Aesthetic sensitivity: Why is it important for highly sensitive abstract artists?

What does science say about high sensitivity?

When I go to an art museum, I find myself getting immersed in the wonder of art. The colors evoke complex inner dialogues within me and help me get in touch with my artistic radar. In fact, science suggests that highly sensitive souls can have a rich, complex inner life. They can be deeply moved by art and feel the beauty of fine scents, tastes, and art.

Drinking fine wine or smelling potpourri can be a rich experience for highly sensitive souls.

Research suggests that aesthetic sensitivity could be a personality trait in people with higher levels of sensitivity. 'Ah! I love that artwork, I love the taste of that red wine' are thoughts that comes from a place of appreciating aesthetics.

Please let me ask you, have you ever seen a 'strange-looking' painting and thought to yourself, 'I really like it. It evokes positive emotions in me.'

Well, you are not alone. I have felt that too. Aesthetic sensitivity can be a quality in many sensitive souls that helps them appreciate positive emotional experiences. Isn't it wonderful to have such a quality? It can help us appreciate beauty even in the dullest of moments :).

Which is why I say, how wonderful it is to be highly sensitive!

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What does abstract art say about sensitivity?

What is the story of this abstract artwork?

As a highly sensitive person, when I look at abstract art, I see more than colors. I feel emotions of the colors and connect them to different experiences that have, are, or could happen in my life.

For example, through the abstract artwork in this post, I feel the emotions of pleasantness and peace. I connect to the experiences I've had that helped me feel fresh and free as well. Sometimes, it could be difficult for us to be like the white lines in this artwork, solid and bold.

However, I find that abstract art teaches us to be bold and solid with our ambitions.

When I view this artwork, I am able to appreciate the beauty of nature too. Here, by nature, I don't just mean the natural world consisting of trees and animals, but also the world that includes the little things.

These little things could be a child's laughter, lyrics of a song, or an old photograph too. I do have to mention that what might be aesthetically pleasing to you could be different from what might be aesthetically pleasing to me. So, please be sure to make your own list of aesthetically pleasing artworks, songs, ideas, and moments.

Please remember, being sensitive opens up to many gifts, one of which includes appreciation of the world we live in. So, the next time you feel appreciative of something, please remember that you're sensitivity could be helping you be appreciative.

I truly believe that highly sensitive abstract artists can benefit from noticing their aesthetic sensitivity, as it could reveal new information about their art-making process and artistic likes.

Isn't that something? :)

Until next week, dear sensitive soul <3.

-3, 2, 1, Cheers,

Pranita Rao

Science communicator | Intuitive abstract artist | Energy worker

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References: Liu J, Fukushima H. Beyond emotional distress: Exploring the positive link between highly sensitive person trait and aesthetic sensitivity. Personality and Individual Differences. 2025;245:113285. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2025.113285‌

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