I think everyone should have a hobby, they can provide mental and physical stimulation, make the young feel older and the old feel younger, they can be silly or challenging, or just help pass the time when you are not in office. The important thing is that all of them are beneficial in some way. We all usually try several through the years and then most people find one in particular that becomes a permanent part of their lives my favorite is oil painting. (Diana, 2006) I enjoy oil painting because it doesn't discriminate; it relieves stress, builds self-esteem, and boosts creativity and imagination. Oil painting doesn't discriminate against anyone. You've heard the saying “from eight to eighty, well even a two year old can paint and eighty is still young in the art circles.
It doesn't matter what nationality or race you may be. There are blind artists some that paint with their teeth and others with their feet, so obviously disabilities wont stop someone who wants to participate. You can believe in God, Mohammed or Buddha it really doesn't matter as long as you have the desire. There are several ways that oil painting can benefit someone. Relieving stress becomes easy when you're painting. The stress of making a living in the world of employment today can be overwhelming. Oil painting as a hobby requires very little concentration you don't need to worry if something happens accidentally because that is what painting is about. (Diana, 2006) If you choose to throw paint at your canvas its perfectly acceptable, so painting can be like playing just have fun regardless of the outcome its your choice there are no rules to follow and very few guidelines like don't eat the paint or drink the thinner other than those you have ...