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Using Art As A Therapy Tool

When we found out that our son was autistic, we were devastated about the possibility of losing communication with him. Sure enough, over the coming months his speech slowly faded away, and we were left wondering how to relay messages. Fortunately, we took our son to a great therapist in the area who taught us to work with him through art. He started painting little pictures, and it was a great way to work with him. It was amazing to see how much of a difference art made in his progress. My blog is all about art, and why you shouldn't discount its power in your life.

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2022

The Differences Between Acrylic Paintings and Oil Paintings
Abstract original paintings will typically use either acrylic paint or oil paint. Both paints can be used to create beautiful art, but there are slight differences between the two types of paint. Learn more about the differences between acrylic paintings and oil paintings.  Acrylic Paint vs. Oil Paint Oil paint uses natural oil as its base, while acrylic paint is synthetic and uses water as its base. In both cases, you will combine the paint with the base to get the desired thickness.

Everything You Need To Know About Climate-Controlled Storage For Art
Ars gratia artis. Art for the sake of art. Art collectors have been spouting this phrase for centuries. While it may be emphasizing the intrinsic value of art, it does not address the problem of storing art properly when you run out of room to hang it. If you need climate-controlled storage for your art, here's what you need to know. What is climate-controlled storage? Climate-controlled storage is a temperature and humidity-regulated environment that is specifically designed to store sensitive items.