About this episode
Engaging with the natural world can elevate creativity, and revitalize mind and spirit. The meditative qualities of art-making and nature, with its serenity and beauty, serve as a powerful muse. Nature has provided me with solace during challenging times. In this episode, we're diving deep into the profound relationship between art-making, nature, and our emotional well-being. You'll get practical tips on how you can integrate nature into your daily routines by enjoying the health benefits of "forest bathing," and dig into why spending time outdoors can boost our cognitive function by up to 50%! If you give it space, nature can inform our art, help us navigate self-doubt, and foster a spontaneous, open-hearted creative process. Get ready to reconnect with nature and connect with new levels of creativity. Listen if you are interested in... Nature boosts emotional openness, health, and creativity [3:47] The colors of nature inspire creativity and a new appreciation of harmony [9:36] Forest Bathing allows you to immerse yourself in nature for wellbeing [13:52] Combining differences in nature and art heals [16:23] Nature reduces prefrontal cortex activity, enhancing clarity [19:46] Embrace an open-hearted, spontaneous, and free approach to creativity [20:42] The ways you can connect with nature every day [21:27] The benefits of experiencing nature early in the morning [23:31] How we can integrate nature into art projects [27:27] Resources & People Mentioned Effect of forest bathing trips on human immune function David Strayer's Creativity in the Wild study Connect with Nicholas Wilton and Art2Life Get the Free COLOR TIPS PDF here Follow the Sunday Art2Life Vlog here Follow Nicholas Wilton's Art on Instagram Follow Art2Life on Instagram Subscribe on Youtube Subscribe to Art2Life on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts