Art is an amazing thing, both allowing artists to embrace their artistic and creative sides while letting enthusiasts feel the meaning of that art and enjoy it aesthetically. Art can change your mood and it can change your life, whether you are the one creating or you are just enjoying it.

No matter the art medium, from dance to drawing, watching and doing can give you a new lease on life. If you take up ballroom dancing you’re getting some exercise while you learn an artful craft. If you take up an instrument, you may find yourself a member of a band and may defeat your stage fright.

Here are some other ways that art can help you live a better, and happier, life:

Gets You Out Of The House

Art can keep you from becoming a hermit. It gets you out of your home and allows you to meet new people and experience new things. Consider visiting something like Park West Gallery’s cruise ship auctions.

Whether you want to see art or do art, there are options that can take you on an adventure. Go see a live band, go to a play, or enjoy the ballet. You can also sign up for classes. Consider a visit to your local art gallery or library to find out about local art classes. For adults, you have options in the painting and drinking sphere as well.

Inspires Your Muse

Getting into art, whether watching or doing, can inspire your own muse. Maybe a trip to the gallery or to an arts & crafts show will have you at home learning to oil paint or taking up knitting in no time. There are many different things that inspire artists, not just other people’s artistic endeavors.

Even time in the great outdoors can be inspiring to an artist. Take a look at nature’s art- the sky, the trees, the birds, the flowers, and all of it. Let these things inspire you to use your artistic vision.

Lets You Relax

Art allows you to relax, and you can use any type of art you want in order to do this. Write a book, or in a journal, or take some nature photos while you are enjoying the art of the universe. You’d be amazed at how relaxing it can be to put pen to paper or paintbrush to canvas.

If your art turns into more than just fun and art it can add to your stress. That means you need to continue to enjoy it. If you write for a living you may want to find a different art as a hobby that lets you get a break from writing.

Whatever you do, be creative and embrace that creativity!