Canvas Nights
I’m a huge perfectionist, and unfortunately, that travels over into my art (or the art I attempt to make). Basically, I struggle to do a lot of creative things because I have this idea in my head of how it should look (immaculate), but my hands don’t get the memo. I sometimes end up discouraged or annoyed at how something turns out because it’s not to the standard I set for it, even though it’s art.
Despite my perfectionist tendencies, I do enjoy painting on canvases as a form of rest. I get out all my little tubes of paint, brushes, and a small square canvas. I put on some music (or sit there in silence) and use the brushes to creatively release any stress. I always have a sense of accomplishment and calm when I spend an evening painting. So, you can use painting as a way to cope with what you have going on. Expressing yourself through paint and art are great ways to release difficult emotions and even reflect on what you have going on.
So what do you need to get started? Canvas, paint, brushes. That’s it! And it is all relatively inexpensive. You can go to your local art store to pick out certain colors or kits or order online. It all lasts a while too! Small square canvases come in packages of 10 or so and you won’t use an entire tube of paint in one session. Taking good care of your brushes will also ensure those last a long time too.
Not a fan of freehand painting? Me neither. If you handed me a canvas and told me to just paint, instant anxiety would set in. I would sit there not knowing where to start or what to do. I would likely end up dissatisfied with whatever ended up on the canvas. For my own painting sessions, I use Pinterest or Google to find easy-enough ideas. This gives me somewhere to start, and I can try my best to replicate it into something I actually like and would hang up. So for those of us who can’t free paint, use the internet to find something!
You can also sketch out what you’re going to paint beforehand. Use a pencil and lightly draw on that canvas. The paint will cover it up, so no worries you’ll be able to see the marks. This also ensures that you have the right proportions and space going on.
On the other hand, if all this sounds constrictive, just paint! One of my roommates just freehand paints whatever she likes. She feels great doing it, and her pieces turn out great. Painting doesn’t have to be stressful for us perfectionists, and it can be relaxing and stress-relieving for everyone. Pick up a brush, dip it in some paint, and create something new today.
Challenges/Points:
Painting on a canvas is one way to relieve stress and any negative emotions.
You only need a canvas, brushes, and paint to get into this hobby or coping mechanism.
If possible, try out painting sometime this week or next week. See how it feels to get creative in this way.
Questions:
Do you like painting?
What creative ways do you use in your daily life to release stress?
How could you create time this week to invest in some creativity?
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