The same is true in the visual arts. We tend to put emphasis on external worldly objects in the painting but experienced artists and research have found that turning our attention to the ‘space within’, that neglected and rather unknown place, can help set a work of art just right. “If care and attention are lavished on the negative spaces, the forms will take care of themselves.” Says Betty Edwards, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain.

Young children are amazingly ‘more able’ to see this holistic or global view of the world where everything is important, including the spaces of sky, ground and air. Indeed, some of their paintings can be compared with famous artists.

However, as adolescence creeps in, this ability tends to lapse perhaps due to increasing dominance of the language system, our ego and the left hemisphere’s penchant for logically recognizing, naming and categorizing objects. Not everything is given the same importance anymore.

Art & Self Management restores this innate ability to see things for what they really are again. Learning to draw and paint holds the ingredients needed to lead a better life. Being creative gives people a sense of freedom and many things learned in producing a work of art can be applied in everyday life.

These classes unfold this exciting mystery.

Art unfolds your true self.