Turn Your House into a Home: 10 Benefits of Art that Make You Feel Good

Updated: Mar 27, 2022

Why Art Gives You Goosebumps

The Countdown:

#10 - Art takes you places

Beach dune watercolor, Shoreward 14x14" $75 Giclee print by Kate Moynihan artist — Can you feel the sand between your toes and the warmth of the sun on your back? ("Shoreward" 14x14" $75 Giclee print by Kate)

We all have 'that spot,' a location that takes you away ... the beach, a cottage, a reading nook, the bath tub ...

But what can you do when you can't physically escape?

And, yet, as you feel the mounting pressures of the day pile up, what can you do?

Try art.

Art lets you get lost in places you can sometimes only dream about.

#9 - Art creates mood with color

"Scarlet Trees" Giclee print by Kate Moynihan artist of contemporary red trees against vivid blue sky — This burst of bright red trees sets an energetic pace shouting: "notice me!" (Scarlet Trees 25w" x 22h" $150 Giclee Print by Kate)

The color red reminds me of the heat of summer. You can almost feel the ice cream cone dripping on your hand. Don't be afraid to lick it because it's delicious!

Let art melt away your troubles.

#8 - Art makes you feel something

Original oil of contemporary wave and sun by Kate Moynihan artist — In the art above, whether you see a tidal wave or simply a spinning funnel, you have to admit you can feel the power in the circular movement. (Custom Shoreline Original oils by Kate)

Art is like getting a full breath of nature in one gulp!

#7 - Art lasts longer than most things

Tulips, Iris, Daffodils in watercolor Giclee print, "Spring Medley" $150, by Kate Moynihan artist — As each day of spring grows longer, I feel my heart race a bit more. What joy when the bulbs punch through the damp dirt, finally sprouting radiate colors! ("Spring Medley" Giclee print, $150, 28.25"w x 20"h).

Spring is a bundle of buds you want to gather, but act fast, they don't last long.

Art captures a moment, and last longer than a season.

#6 - Art says things that words can't

"Together" Pair of red and pink hearts collage mixed media by Kate Moynihan artist — No words needed with this universal symbol. (Note card by Kate)

Hand-holding silhouettes against a sunset, or sailboat cresting the waves, creating a mist that tickles your skin, both are symbols that evoke emotions.

Art is a universal language.

#5 - Art makes memories

Birch tree landscape with water reflection as a swan glides by. Giclee print of watercolor by Kate Moynihan artist, $150 — I live 11 miles from Lake Michigan. When I can't get there, I delight in imagining how the water changes colors and mood hourly. ("Lazy Day" Giclee print. $150, 20w x 28"h),

Art spurs powerful memories, to hold, to share.

#4 - Art makes you smile

Birch banter cartoon note card series by Kate Moynihan artist, let the breeze tickle your senses. — When life gets too complicated, let your belly get the giggles. Allow your laughter to bubble up and burst out! (Birch banter cartoon note card series by Kate)

Four to six-year-old kids laugh 300 times a day. Take a lesson from them and laugh at every part of your life.

Art can jump start the benefits of laughter.

#3 - Art fosters creativity

College by Kate Moynihan artist, inspired by poem, Bend, by Karen Salmansohn — Collage by Kate inspired by poem, 'Bend,' by Karen Salmansohn, (Assorted Original Collage 10 x 10 $139)

"When life's strong winds come blowing,

Bend with them and let go.

By bending you will become stronger in new places,

By letting go, you will be making room for the new and better." Karen Salmasohn

Art is intelligence having fun.

#2 - Art supports your taste, your style, personality

Winter birch forest landscape in gray and blue watercolor as Giclee Print by Kate Moynihan artist, $75 — Such delicate beauty in shades of gray. l hope it lets you get lost in thought for hours. ( "Winter's Dusk" Giclee Print,13"w x 8.5"h)

Picture yourself stepping into this landscape,hearing the crunch of snow as your footfalls grace the fresh covered path. Feel your head turning towards the quiet whisper of a bird's fluttering wings.

Art let's you know that you're in a part of heaven.

#1 - Art is fun!

Original oil by Kate Moynihan, contemporary circular movement abstract, Starburst — "Spinning in Circles" Original custom abstract oils created for you by Kate

So why did I pick "Spinning in Circles" to represent fun?

Especially since many of you know my painting beacon is the birch tree.

Yet, I picked "Spinning in Circles" because I had to push myself to focus on color only.

As I painted, the energy from the movement made me feel like I was a kid again, back on a merry-go-round. I pictured the carousel circling round and round, feeling the gentle breeze on my face, hearing the pings from the pipe organ as the carnival-colored pony I sat on moved up and down.

Art can take you to fun places!

There's my top 10 reasons to enjoy art in your home.

What are yours?

Art doesn't have to be big to enjoy.