Most people think of drawing as a creative outlet. It’s an extra activity for the “creative types”. But that is not true. Drawing has very little to do with creativity. It is about seeing, thinking and sharing oneself. Drawing is a way to explore our thoughts, build our brain and understand the world more effectively. Not only that, drawing gives us a way to express things that words just cannot convey. Check out 10 of the best reasons everyone should be drawing! 

Drawing is a way to express yourself

We all see the world differently and doing art lets us show others the world we see.

Drawing is fun

Drawing is not a spelling test or math problems. It’s an adventure. Making something where there was nothing is amazing, and it happens every time!

Drawing is a calming activity

When drawing it’s just you and a piece of paper. No other expectations or worries. Just dive in and be at peace.

Drawing improves fine motor skills

Drawing is a fun, lighthearted way to strengthen the many muscles in the hand, which is very necessary for kids.

Drawing connects us

Drawing crosses all ethnic groups, age and nationalities and reminds us that we share the same human experiences.

Drawing increases brain activity

Drawing is one of the few activities that uses both sides of the brain simultaneously. And when we draw new things, we expand brain activity and knowledge.

Drawing shows how you feel

Drawing says things word can’t express. It can be as simple as exciting colors, a silly face or more personal thoughts that are hard to say out loud.

Drawing unleashes the imagination

Drawing is visual writing, the language of the right side of our brain, where creativity and imagination live.

Drawing develops problem-solving skills

There are a multitude of decisions to be made while drawing, and it’s a great, no pressure way to develop our unique ways of looking at things.

Drawing is a cool trick to impress your friends

Drawing is a skill we all possess, but most don’t develop. When we do see someone that has developed those skills, we take notice. Be the cool kid and learn to draw!

Now that you know how important drawing is to both children and adults, go out and get drawing. Don’t know how? Check out the new Young Rembrandts powered secure membership site, Art Kids Rock, and learn to draw at your own pace.