Encouraging Hobbies

I believe it’s important to encourage young people to further their hobbies because many things that start out as a little hobby can lead to a great future.

Take doodling for example-  Hello Kitty is a global brand, or Jon Burgerman-http://jonburgerman.com/ These artists can be found on wallpaper, stationary, trainers, you name it, the sky is the limit.

For me as a parent and a trustee for a youth charity, I really do see the importance of inspiring young artists to get creative and not feel discouraged because being creative isn't necessarily academic and most schools are driven by achieving in academia rather than in a creative discipline.

By Joanna Hackman

If any of you out there are inspiring artist and would like your work published, then why not send in some art work that depicts a moment in your life. Click here for more info or have a read about the ‘My Story’ project through some of the press releases below-

FLIC Wiltshire (Wiltshire)
http://www.flicwiltshire.com/2013/swindon-charity-needs-your-stories-to-finish-their-book/

Paisly Daily Express (Glasgow)
http://www.paisleydailyexpress.co.uk/renfrewshire-news/local-news-in-renfrewshire/paisley-news/2013/03/05/ever-wanted-to-make-a-difference-inspire-young-people-give-them-advice-that-you-wish-you-had-at-their-age-87085-32922404/

YOPPUL (Isle of White)
http://www.yoppul.co.uk/yoppulv1/2013/02/have-you-got-a-story-to-tell/

Domestic Violence (website)

http://www.domesticviolence.co.uk/domestic-violence-news/book-project-aims-to-bridge-generation-gap

Swindon Advertiser (Swindon)http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/10225748.Book_project_aims_to_bridge_generation_gap/