What is Abstract Art, and How it Can Help Us?(Especially During Physical or Emotional Challenges)
- Dr Pranita Rao
- 12 hours ago
- 8 min read
Abstract art and how it can help us, especially if you're going through physical or emotional problems. For the people who don't know me, hi, my name is Pranita Rao. I am a former dentist, a published author, an intuitive abstract artist, an energy worker, and an angelic healer.
I thought that let's talk about abstract art first as to what abstract art is, because I know that there are a lot of people who are very curious about art, abstract art, and different types of creative expression. Even if you're somebody who has never visited an art workshop or worked with art, please know that it's a safe space to be here.
You don't really have to be an expert to know about art. You don't need to be an expert to be here. Because I started off as somebody who had no clue about art, let alone abstract art. And I never ever would have thought when I was in my 20s, now I'm in my 30s, that I would ever be an artist.
I never thought that I was creative, and I always doubted the creative part of me.
For me, being an artist was like a no-no. There was this huge part of me that would always deny that.
Which is why, if you're here, I would like to let you know to not be scared of art. I know that there are a lot of people who have fears where their mind tells them that art is not for you.
Your mind might tell you, 'oh! you're very cognitive or very intellectual, so how can you be artistic or creative?'
'Or that art is a waste of time, or something that can only be a hobby, but not something meaningful. These are some fears and misbeliefs that we have around art and also around who can practice art.'
In my opinion, everybody can practice art.
Everybody can pick up a paintbrush, a canvas, a piece of paper, or even just a pen and create something that's not linear or analytical.
That is creativity. That is artistic expression.
What Is Abstract Art, and Why It Confuses People?
If you're somebody who has visited an art museum or art gallery, you might have looked at a painting and wondered what the artist meant.
You might think, 'these are just scribbles or random strokes. Why is this even considered artwork?'
And that is the beauty of abstract art.
You don't have to understand art.
You don't have to decipher art unless you're an art reviewer. Otherwise, you can simply experience it and enjoy it.
When you paint or visit an art gallery, it's a form of looking at someone else's perspective.
It doesn't have to be your own.
You don't have to compare yourself and ask whether you're a good or bad artist.
I remember speaking to someone who had visited a museum with a friend, and they said, “There was one painting with random yellow strokes. I don't know why people get paid for this. I don't know why people get millions and get their artwork put up in museums.”
A lot of people think this way about abstract art because it doesn't have a form, structure, or recognizable figures.
You might wonder why random strokes like the painting behind me deserve to be in a museum or deserve to be valued.
It's difficult to explain unless you have a relationship with painting or creative expression.
Art is an intimate process.
That is why I hope that you get the opportunity to work with abstract art for emotional healing, self-expression, and creative exploration.
Abstract art is simply a way of expression.
Just like writing, speaking, playing music, or storytelling, abstract art is another way humans express emotions and experiences.
The difference is that abstract art is simple.
You don't need preparation.
You don't need too much thought.
You don't need too much reflection.
What abstract art requires is letting go of judgment.
Judgment about yourself.
Judgment about your creativity.
Judgment about your artistic process.
And most importantly, judgment about your relationship with yourself.
The hardest part of abstract art is not painting.
The hardest part is believing that you can make abstract art and believing that what you create is a valid artwork.
Many abstract artists experience criticism.
People might say: It's just a line, a dash, or a dot.
When you begin working with abstract art, these thoughts can appear.
And trust me, you're not the only one who feels this way.
I felt it when I started.
My Personal Journey With Art and Emotional Challenges
In 2022, or probably the beginning of 2023, I discovered art.
My mother handed me a newspaper advertisement for an art workshop. It was an advertisement for an Indian traditional art form, and not abstract art.
Anyway, so we painted an elephant.
I loved it.
At that time, I was going through a difficult emotional and physical health challenge.
I still have physical health challenges.
But making that artwork was soothing.
It was doing something to my nervous system.
It helped me feel more present in my body.
It helped me separate what was mine and what was not mine in terms of emotions, thoughts, and energy.
As a highly sensitive person, I tend to absorb emotions and energies around me.
At that time, I was not yet an experienced healer or energy worker.
External energy could easily affect my emotional state.
But art helped me realize that not everything I was feeling belonged to me.
Some emotions were simply visiting my energy field.
That realization was liberating.
So, I started painting.
I painted for three hours a day.
I used simple canvas paper.
I painted my emotions.
I painted how my body felt.
I painted how my emotional challenges felt.
I was also new to entrepreneurship, which was mentally challenging.
But art soothed me.
It reminded me that even when problems exist, tools like creative expression and art therapy practices can also exist to support us.
Unlike careers or businesses, art does not demand perfection.
Abstract Art as a Healing Tool for the Mind and Body
Over the years, I have explored many healing paths, tools, and spiritual practices.
But I did not find something that works quite like abstract art.
Abstract art is a powerful tool for emotional healing, stress relief, and creative self-expression.
When you sit with paint and paper, something shifts inside.
You don't even need a canvas.
You can start with colored pens or pencils.
Also, the motto for abstract artists should be: Do not force yourself.
When you don't force yourself, true abstract art emerges.
If you're going through a physical health challenge or emotional pain, try this simple creative practice.
Sit with a piece of paper.
Take colored pens or paints.
Create what your body is trying to say.
Create what your inner child is trying to say.
At first, it might feel uncomfortable.
You might not know what to paint.
But the key is trusting that your body knows how to express itself.
When we were babies, we expressed our needs naturally.
We cried when we were hungry.
We communicated without judgment.
As adults, fear and trauma create barriers.
Art allows us to reconnect with that natural expression.
You don't have to be good at art.
You are not being graded.
This is not about art school or perfect technique.
This is about listening to yourself.
Many people have heard about art therapy and creative healing practices.
I'm not saying that this is formal art therapy.
I'm simply encouraging you to express yourself on paper so you can hear yourself.
Sometimes that is the most important thing.
Hearing your own emotions.
Understanding what your body is communicating through physical pain or chronic illness.
Your paintings can reveal what your body and emotions have been holding for years.
I truly believe that what we paint is an answer to something.
It might not be the question you consciously asked.
But it answers something within you.
So, if you're someone who wants to explore yourself in a colorful way, pick up a piece of paper:
Use paints.
Use colored pens.
Use colored pencils.
Or even just a black pen.
The non-negotiable here is you.
Everything else can be simple.
A notepad.
A scribble.
A digital drawing app.
It is still art.
It is still abstract art.
It is still you expressing yourself.
Final Thoughts
Art exists for everyone, not just professional artists.
Abstract art can be a powerful tool for emotional healing, self-discovery, and creative expression.
You do not need to be good at art to begin painting.
Art can give you the freedom that emotional or physical problems sometimes take away.
Our emotions and our physical body need a space to be heard.
Art can be that space.
Wouldn't you want that?
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Thank you for reading, and I appreciate your sensitivity.
Until next time!
-3, 2, 1, Cheers,
Pranita
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