A Happy, Therapeutic approach to Watercolor Painting!
"You Can Do It! ART"--Watercolor
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| Residents encourage and talk with one another in their watercolor explorations and personal expression! It catches on, and promotes socialization, as well as creative outlets. Helen Kirby,84, (on right) watched the DVD lessons, and is showing Mary Cloud,72, how to get started. The Activities Director at this health care facility was able to help another resident with a separate activity at the same time Helen and Mary were doing the watercolor program. |
| This painting was done by Gail, a resident with Alzheimer's, while exploring brush strokes in Lesson Two. |
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The beginning watercolor lessons in "You Can Do It! ART" DVD series are demonstrated simply and in a relaxed manner, taking into account physical limitations a painter may have. The lessons teach watercolor painting techniques that are easily learned and bring forth colorful, delightful paintings, building confidence and satisfying feelings of accomplishment. Emphasis is on personal expression and individual creativity, not following directions to complete a specific scene or format. The painter uses the techniques to freely paint whatever colors, brush strokes, textures, and effects are desired. Truly an individual creation that flows out of the inner person, not dictated by anyone else! This is what art is all about, and how it contributes to a sense of personal satisfaction and well-being. Painting can sometimes release and express what words cannot. It allows expression of emotions, experiences, and sensations on a level that often cannot be verbalized. Victims of trauma or persons with physical, mental, or emotional struggles often find relief and joy through their artistic expressions in colors, textures, and shapes. It is a stress-reliever, providing a quiet time of focusing on the amazing changes of color and form on the watercolor paper. It is reported that during and even after the painting experience, physical and emotional pain is reduced, sometimes going almost unnoticed. Creating the painting is an experience in itself. But also, when the painting is completed, it becomes an avenue of self-discovery and truly a conversation piece for relating to others. |
| These are two of Mary Cloud's first paintings, using cool colors and imaginative brush strokes. Before she started her first lesson, she said, "This ol' lady can't paint!" She surprised herself and now says, "I saw a scene at my son's house that I'm going to paint a hundred times!" |
| The kit includes all materials needed. DVDs do all the teaching for you, from showing residents how to take care of the brushes and clean out the paint box, and demonstrating each watercolor technique from start to finish, with encouragement and coaching an integral part of the teaching. For persons who may have difficulty holding a brush handle, there are cushioned sleeves available (on Store Items page) to slip over the brush handles. Painters may sit or stand, whichever is most comfortable for them. No easel is needed. |
| More of Helen and Mary's painting in Gallery Room 4 |
| Idaho Health Care Association fall conference in Moscow, Idaho attendees discover "You Can Do It! ART" lessons! Click here to see. |