Posts Categorized: art

Artists on Depression

The blog Hyperbole and a Half has been receiving a lot of attention today due to an entry which very effectively illustrates (literally and figuratively) the author’s own recent experiences with depression. There is no single, monolithic “depression experience”. In other words, the author’s illustration doesn’t necessarily need to be seen as definitive (you may… Read more »

Will I Lose My Creativity If I Seek Therapy?

It may sound like an odd question to some, but for creative people (whether they be those who make all or part of their living plying their trade, or hobbyists) their ability to work in the abstract for prolonged periods and freely associate ideas and concepts, and incorporate these reflections into their work is, well, everything…. Read more »