Picasso said it took him a lifetime to learn to paint like a child. Drawing Life has put this paradoxical statement to the test working with people living with various age-related issues. We have a brilliant selection of work on our Gallery page. Drawing gives people the chance to lose themselves in calm concentration and say to the world, “I’m still here!”

Carers hold the key to bringing art and drawing to those they care for, as well as benefiting from the activity. We have launched a new project to give unpaid carers a social lifeline in art galleries for a relaxed and fun hour every month with an artist led session.

Art opens conversations between carers about memories and achievements - childhood, family, careers. The cared for people discover new ways to express themselves and can communicate feelings and memories non-verbally. The quiet concentration we observe every time is a precious sign that stress and anxiety can be put aside for a while. We supply all materials, while conversation, tea and biscuits are on tap.