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If you can draw a stick figure, you can create amazing art with me!

By Leann Schmidt
www.LeannSchmidt.com

It’s true that some people are natural born artists while others struggle to do a good stick figure. But
don’t despair, life is NOT so unfair! There are many satisfying forms of art you can do with a high
degree of success nearly every time, and you can do this as a social activity with your friends, or as
a way to meet new friends.

At my art parties my “non-artist” friends are stunned by their beautiful creations, and my natural born
artist friends are thrilled to apply their skills to new art forms.

Because it feels good doing it, everyone benefits from creating art. Little kids, teens, college
students, veterans, adults, seniors – artists and non-artists alike. Creating art opens your mind and
lets you think of creative solutions to seemingly non-creative tasks. Also, even if only temporary,
engaging in an art activity can lift depression, relieve anger, expel anxiety; it can help you out of a
rut. It can help with grief or a disappointing life circumstance. It can brighten an already cheerful
mood; it can elevate you to a greater sense of happiness. In fact, it’s nearly impossible to do art and
not reap the feel-good benefits. There’s a sense of belonging and inclusion, a willingness to help
your friends and neighbors, a need to be kind, to appreciate and respect others with whom you are
creating art. There are many benefits to art.

My focus is on acrylic pouring and water marbling, both of which result in stunning art pieces. In
these, the art is a combination of curiosity, science and preparation. To this end, I have put together
a series of formulas that practically guarantee your success from your very first painting, even while
granting you a high degree of freedom to try different techniques and color combinations.

LeannSchmidt.com /
Art@LeannSchmidt.com

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