There is no doubt in saying that stress is an every day feature of life. But that does not mean we cannot do anything about it. Aside from facing trials we are confronted with head on, it is also equally important for us to de-stress and decompress, and one of the best ways to do that is with art! 

Art therapy involves creativity and self-expression in reducing stress. Finding therapeutic effects through art is also encouraged as it is also known to boost self-esteem, increase awareness and help in trauma recovery. It's something that's not only good for the heart, but also for the soul. 

So, how ​to get started with art therapy? We have 7 simple and neat suggestions you can give a go below. 

Hey everyone! We would just like to remind everyone that we have an updated schedule of art classes here at Art Smart for the year 2016. Please reference below schedule:

Please be guided accordingly. For inquiries, please feel free to contact us at 09178784766. Thank you!

Although our art classes in our studios are filled with school-age kids, we make it a habit to tell parents and also our friends on Facebook that adults are also welcome to enroll and attend our classes. 

All throughout history, artists know that art as therapy is a double-edged sword - art is beneficial not only to the creator, but also to the person viewing and appreciating an artwork. In this article, we will share 5 ways art also benefits older people and why creating art and engaging in crafts is not bound by age. 

There's this quote that goes "The expert at anything was once a beginner", and this could never be farther from the truth when it comes to the arts. While some believe that creativity is something that a person is born with, here at Art Smart, we believe that everyone has the capacity to be a creative person and be truly passionate about it as time goes by. 

To become a fantastic artist, you do not only need tons and tons of practice, exposure and art classes, but you need habits too to keep you motivated and inspired to go on. 

In this article, we will discuss 7 unique habits that artists have that can help you unleash your creative juices.