Art is all it’s form gives us all the ability to express the full gamut of human emotions in a safe way. The exquisite beauty of the Master’s to the short lived graffiti that adorns our drab, lifeless buildings and run down equipment. Art is the ability to express our emotions in a physically non threatening way, although one of art’s great strengths is it’s ability to challenge our senses, to even make us think and feel.

We all have images that linger in our minds, the green eyed Afghan girl on the cover of National Geographic is burned indelibly onto the canvas of my mind. I am sure we all have our favourites.

Many of us lock away our creativity and immerse ourselves in the drudgery of making a living or just existing, art can be the escape hatch to a world of wonder and excitement. By either participating as the artist or be the observing other peoples creative genius, art opens the doorway to our souls and let’s us remember the colour palette that exists within us all.

I love art, one of the reasons i love the Sunshine Coast is all the art that abounds, from coffee shops to galleries, from back allies to nature’s constant sculpting of our environment.

Art aspires us to beauty, where sport affords an opportunity to express our pent up frustrations, disappointments and anger. Even sport, can be art. Remember the image of Rodger Bannister, helping a fallen competitor to his feet before going on to win the race.

We are all capable of artist expression, song, dance, painting, sculpture, gardening, even the act of cooking can be transformed when done with love and mindful pleasure. For is that what art really is, the highest expression of passion and a personal vision made manifest.

We live our lives to the rhythm of artist expression, from the music we listen to, the images we absorb, the media we watch.

Humans tend to be audio-visual creatures, we experience life, either through the direct involvement or through the eyes, ears and creative genius or others.

Art has many ways to being expressed, some homes are full of art, other, totally devoid, yet even this can be the artist expression of the people in that home. Making nothing look inviting takes immense artist genius.

Art can be a wonderful catalyst for changing our lives, releasing pent up emotions and unlocking the creative genius within. Expressing our feelings through, writing, drawing, photographing, sculpting, whatever works best can be a pathway to a healthier mind, body and spirit. Whether it is the great masterpiece within awaiting manifestation or a tool to reduce stress, art has magic.

Writing, photography and helping people unlock their genius works for me. If I feel my energy become blocked i pick up a camera and go out and take some pics. In the process i meet other creative people or i get to spend time in beautiful healthy places contemplating the nature of the magic we call life. My other option is to write, words have magic, power and can cut to the point like a razor or gently unfold a thought like a flower opening to the sun. Emotions are to be expressed, art can be the tool to let them free, harmlessly.

What works best for you? Find it and express the amazing you, Relax and enjoy the magic that we have within.