This is sent on behalf of Sue Grayson Ford, Director of the Campaign for
Drawing.
I have already asked for contributions to brief the Independent journalist,
Julia Stuart, who is preparing an article on drawing and health. My thanks
to those who responded. You should be contacted soon. However the article
has broadened out from exploring drawing in therapy to considering much
broader topics(see questions below). If you wish to contribute to this
article, please contact me quickly.
Best wishes
Sue Grayson Ford
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Tel/Fax: 020 8351 1719
Campaign website: www.drawingpower.org.uk <http://www.drawingpower.org.uk>
DRAWING IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH
Over the last decade, a growing body of research indicates the link between
social well-being and arts activity - and drawing rates high.
Like all absorbing and enjoyable tasks, drawing affects physiological
functions, lowering heart, blood pressure and respiratory rates
it creates hand/eye co-ordination, stimulating neurological pathways (a kind
of gym for the mind);
not least by involving an act of creativity, it increases self-esteem and a
sense of connection with the world.
Is this so? Is there anyone on The Drawing Research Network who can support
this?
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