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Siobhan O'Connor

'Can colour really trick your brain to be happy? I tested it out with an expert'

Expression beats depression is the motto of Dublin artist Deborah Donnelly. With words of encouragement for the absolute beginner, she smiles: “We’ll start with the Sea Scouts pontoon and then cover the canvas in blue tones for the sea.”

I learn that covering the canvas is crucial.

After painting some red blobs in the middle, I worry that my pontoon looks “a bit wonky”.

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