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We spoke to some of our favourite artists to get their advice on the essentials you need to take up this new hobby. You don't have to be an accomplished artist, you just need to tap into your creative spirit and enjoy trying something different,” he said. “I would heartily recommend people trying creative things during this difficult time. Similarly, Curtis Holder, winner of Sky Arts’s Portrait Artist of the Year, says that when he considered a career in art therapy it gave him an insight into the value of art as a way of relieving feelings of stress and anxiety. The best games to play over Zoom with friends, from Psych to Heads Up.

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