The Wellcome collection reminded me a lot of the science museums I went to as a kid, but creepier. It had a lot of really fascinating exhibits, the library especially was very nice, it felt like the kind of place I could sit in and really explore. One of the things that interested me the most though was exhibit where you simply just sat down and draw. I’m sure it was supposed to be an area where you can relax with your kids and let them draw but I found it really nice. The drawings on the wall were a mix of all ranges of skill as well as a very large age range. The single word prompts on the backs of the cards was also a nice idea.
On the particular day we visited this collection I was honestly a bit stressed out. I was trying to organize things going on across the ocean while still doing class so I was feeling a bit overwhelmed. But when we were able to take a moment to sit down and draw for 15 minutes in the middle of class I honestly felt so much better. I have come to view art as a career choice as well as something I enjoy doing, but sometimes it is hard to not overthink it and instead just make something ridiculous for the hell of it. It is often said that things like running, spending time outside, and eating healthy food will naturally lift your mood. I think this is all true, but I also think doing something creative that makes your brain active for a little while will help as well, at least in my case.
Going forward i’m going to try and remember to take a step back every now and again and let myself draw something silly and inconsequential, i’m sure my brain will thank me for it later.