Physiological Measurements and Emotional Experiences of Drawing and Clay Forming

Experimental research on the psychophysiological effects of different art materials and tasks is still scarce. This mixed methods focused physiological changes emotional experiences in drawing clay forming during copying, creating novel designs free improvisation within fast slow timeframes. It combined an experimental setting analysis 29 participants’ physiology with a qualitative content 18 stimulated recall interviews. The main findings indicate that was mentally most relaxing. evidence supports therapeutic use scribbling commonly used warm-up phase therapy. Furthermore, compared to drawing, demanded higher mental physical effort both Interestingly, while did not significantly differ between tasks, revealed nondirective creative ideation evoked positive emotions. aid reaching goals. results also shed light unique contradictory nature processes materials, timing can evoke, highlighting importance therapists’ skills sensitively tailor matching interventions for clients.