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Painting as Therapy: A Complete Guide to Healing Through Art

  🖌️ Introduction: Why Painting is More Than Just Art Painting is not just about creating beautiful visuals—it is a healing process . For centuries, humans have used colors, patterns, and strokes to express emotions that words cannot capture. In today’s stressful world, painting therapy is emerging as a proven method to deal with anxiety, depression, trauma, and even chronic illnesses. Unlike traditional talk therapies, painting allows emotional expression without language . Whether you’re an artist or someone who has never held a brush, the act of painting can help unlock hidden feelings, provide stress relief, and create inner peace. In this guide, we’ll explore everything about painting as therapy —from its history and benefits to practical techniques you can use in daily life. 🎨 Chapter 1: What is Painting Therapy? Painting therapy , often a branch of art therapy , is a practice where individuals use painting to express emotions, release stress, and promote mental, emo...