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Camber Sands
The sandy shores of Camber Sands stretch for nearly 5 miles so if you’re looking for space to relax and explore it’s a great place to head
image by Gallery Artist

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2022-07-24

Maybe not the kind of day to be outside ?
- or just take time to walk in the open air whatever the weather.
A trip to the sea is an added bonus
Here is a painting that is currently in the window at ArtSpring by Katie Whitbread "Camber Afternoon"

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2022-06-19

A Walk on the Beach

“The colour blue is associated with feelings of calm and peace.
Whatever the weather a coastal walk is invigorating and calming to the soul. Try it today !
Painting by ArtSpring new guest artist Thomas Best-Shaw

3 8
2021-09-26

A Vista of Gold
“All the vista is lacquered gold
Shining in the sky
A wonder to behold
As evening lingers nigh…”
Evening skies are an inspiration to artists & poets
poem and artwork “Gold Blossom” by ArtSpring artist
Ruth McDonald

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2021-05-02

QUIET SPACES
“Wakulla Springs” by Victoria Albert

"Time says “Let there be”
every moment and instantly
there is space and the radiance
of each bright galaxy." Ursula K. Le Guin's

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2021-04-11

I AM DREAMING OF PAINTING THE WYE VALLEY
Hopefully I will be able to travel soon to paint the countryside again?
There's nothing better than painting "in situ"

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2021-03-07

GO OUTSIDE & BREATHE
we'll soon have freedom to wander – until that day a country walk in Spring is the answer: -
“Through primrose tufts, in that green bower,
The periwinkle trailed its wreaths;
Wordsworth
"Spring Mischief" by Claire Longley

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2021-02-28

NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT TO US ON EARTH THAN THE SUN

During lock-down plan to see both sunrise and sunset – take a photograph- notice the differences- it will add balance and order to your day – https://t.co/ycvl4FoqzK

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2021-02-07

THE CALMING EFFECT OF LANDSCAPES & THE SEA

Studies prove that landscapes can have a profound impact on our brains and mental health.
Staring at the ocean actually changes our brain waves' frequency and puts us into a mild meditative state.

https://t.co/WrE2SETjQx

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2021-01-10

WALK IN NATURAL LANDSCAPE
Natural landscapes are calming-they have positive associations with pleasant experiences representing escape from noise and crowding.
Our artists love to paint the natural landscape and provide an oasis of
https://t.co/WrE2SETjQx

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2021-01-03

CALMING IMAGES FROM OUR ArtEscape EXHIBITION

Natural scenery induces calmness and relaxation so go for a walk and breathe in Nature
Open this week Fri/Sat 11-4 or see on-line :-https://t.co/yzxmUFiPLq

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2020-10-11

NATURAL SCENERY INDUCES CALM & RELAXATION
We have our ArtEscape Exhibition in the Gallery at the moment & 4 of our own artists produced work based on "Nature" during the Lock-Down finding solace in peace & calm

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2020-10-04

WHAT'S THE MOST SOOTHING COLOR?
It won’t surprise you to learn that it’s When we’re feeling stressed out, we subconsciously look to blue. We might look up to the for a bit of to down take a trip to the beach to stare out into the

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2020-09-20

Just looking at water calms me down
Whether it's raging or smooth spending time looking at the I can get lost in my own thoughts

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2020-09-13

A SOLITARY WALK IN THE LANDSCAPE
can be a way of rejuvenating the soul

Getting up early and explore the landscape take a photo, produce a sketch get lost in your own world. Lose yourself in

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2020-09-13

THE CALMING EFFECT OF WATER
Too hot? Just looking at water and its gentle movement can have a cooling and calming effect.
Rhythmic lapping waves
Lull slumbering voyager
Into warm torpor
Images by ArtSpring Artists Caroline Fraser & Ruth McDonald

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2020-08-09

MARSHLANDS
"A thin wet sky, that yellows at the rim,
And meets with sun-lost lip the marsh’s brim.
The pools low lying, dank with moss and mould,
Glint through their mildews like large cups of gold."
Poem Emily Pauline Johnson
Ruth McDonald

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2020-07-26

CALMING TURBULENCE
That inner calm
Is in us all
We tend to focus
On the things
That distract us
The things that keep us
From returning
To the source
Returning
To that inner calm
So that when life becomes turbulent
You will have that inner calm inside of yourself

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2020-07-19