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🌟Art and Plants - Neurodivergent-friendly (ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, OCD) 🖼🪴

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Surrounding yourself with biomorphic art and gloriously purifying plants is going to be a massive help to neurodivergent people (but it applies to anyone!) as having art with gently swirly lines or with calming natural colours, and soft green-leaved ... This list has a range of art and plants, most of which can be found in my own home 😌
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Neurodivergent-Friendly Artwork 🖼

All of the artwork I recommend consist of design, colours, and brush techniques that are easy for the eyes to process to reduce the mental load to process them.  The art should create a calm and mellow relaxation to the senses.  I have started this collection with a focus on the incredible works of Henri Matisse as his biomorphic art i some of the most mentally gentle works to look at and fit into most decor schemes - neurodivergent-friendly, beautiful, and versatile 🌟

 
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Incredibly neurodivergent-friendly artwork!  The colours, style, and printing technique make these so easy to process mentally and will create fantastic pieces to display around your home.  

As an ever-evolving artist bridging the gap between graphic design and art, Lidia Rann's skills and mastery of both traditional and digital mediums are evident in her dynamic range of work, from bright, flat colour vector art and vibrant collages to ... 

Inspired by the pioneering graphic artists of the early 20th century, such as Tom Purvis and A. M. Cassandre, Lidia infuses her pieces with homage to the Art Deco era, particularly evident in her striking representations of iconic lidos and architect...

For art enthusiasts eager to buy art and giclee prints that capture the spirit of Lidia's imagination, the landscapes of England, or those looking to personalise their space with a unique art commission, Lidia Ranns's art offers an immersive visual f...

I absolutely love Lidia's work and a must have for any neurodivergent home ❤️
Lidia Ranns Art of England
 
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This is such a lovely piece of art and likely to fit into any colour scheme you have.  With the two tone print in neutral colours with the white surround, this is super easy for the mind to process and adds visual texture to a room without creating additional mental processing.  Gorgeous and would make a perfect gift for anyone whether they are neurodivergent or not 🌟
HAUS AND HUES Matisse Poster and Abstract Art Prints
 
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Beautifully soothing neurodivergent-friendly artwork for those with a healthy budget looking for some incredibly sensory-underloaded original artwork.  If you are neurodivergent (autistic/adhd/dyslexic/dyspraxic/dyscaluclic/ocd etc.), having busy colours, patterns, plants and art in your environment could be adding to your anxiety.  This piece of art is mentally soothing and the colours used are some of the easiest for our minds to process.  Gorgeous piece of art, but appreciate not everyone can afford this.  If you do come across an expensive piece of art on Etsy that you have fallen in love with, please do drop me a note as I can check whether it is sensory underloaded or not for you to make sure your investment is neurodivergent-friendly ❤️
Vintage Mid Century Winter Snow Brown Farm House Barn Bare Trees Landscape Sky Distressed Crazed Original Oil Painting on Hard Paper Board
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An absolute classic print of Henri Matisse, perhaps one of his most famous.  The natural colours he chooses and the gently curving lines of his drawings means the mind finds this incredibly easy to process and it's also a stunning piece to hang in any room and makes a brilliant gift to yourself or for others 🌟
Blue Nude Print, Henri Matisse Poster, Museum Art
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I absolutely love this collection of three gorgeous pieces by Henri Matisse.  With super easy to process neutral colours that will fit in with any colours scheme, this trio is incredibly easy on the eyes and the mind even when they are placed together.  Incredibly neurodivergent-friendly 🌟
Henri Matisse Abstract Painting Minimal Illustration
 
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Look at these!  It is SO, SO difficult to find biomorphic art that can have so much colour and still be easy for the mind to process, particularly when there are three pieces near to each other.  Henri Matisse has pulled off this incredible feat with this gorgeous trio in soft and warm pink/red colours that will soften any room - perfect for bedrooms if you're looking for a touch of colour without impacting sleep 🌟
Pink Flower Market Poster Henri Matisse Wall Art Canvas
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If you are neurodivergent but like to surround yourself with colour, then these are the pieces for you.  These are individually wonderful to look at and easy for the mind to process.  Brilliant if you want to pick up a set and gift out individually.  I would not put all of these together in one place, I would say that wouldn't cause too much extra processing, but individually will certainly be better for the mind…you can put a couple together, or a trio, or pop one in each room of your house so y...
Flower Market Poster Abstract Minimalist Wall Art Prints
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Absolutely fabulous art you'll want everywhere.  Super easy to mentally process, because of the block colours, and will look so cool on your home or office walls.  Neurodivergent-friendly, you will love these gorgeous prints from an incredible artist ❤️
Lidia Ranns Art of Lancaster, Morecambe, Lancashire
 
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Fantastically sensory underloaded art.  I would say these are the most gentle colours within the Matisse range and perhaps the easiest for us to process.  The soft sage and beige colours shoudl fit into any colours scheme you have.  You could definitely get away with putting all of these together as shown in the picture or on different walls in the same room or split them up - you cannot go wrong with this collection, it's incredibly neurodivergent-friendly, kind to the mind, an...
Sage Green Matisse Posters for Bedroom - Aesthetic
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This is perhaps the BOLDEST yet neurodivergent-friendly collection of Henri Mattisse's work I've seen put together in these colours.  Absolutely gorgeous if you're wanting to make a statement, I would suggest either keeping them all together as shown in the picture or separating out so there is one in each room - I wouldn't split these into different walls in the same room as that ... This collection is chic, feminine and masculine, and I love everything about them🌟
Dittelle Dark Navy Blue Poster Henri Matisse Canvas
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A beautifully gentle collection of Henri Matisse's biomorophic works of both people and plant shapes.  In such soft colours these can easily be placed all together, split into twos or threes, or split entirely to have one in each room so there is a flow of art in your home.  Absolutely gorgeous and seriously easy for the mind to process, what a lovely collection 🌟
MOROBOR Matisse Wall Art Exhibition Poster, 6pcs
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Such refreshing yet gentle colours and shapes from Henri Matisse.  These will go anywhere but absolutely perfect for the bedroom where soft colours add depth to your walls but unlikely to interfere with sleep.  The colours and shapes in here are like a hug for the mind and a gorgeous collection for any home and absolutely loved by most people whether they are neurodivergent or not 🌟
Henri Matisse Wall Art Prints Abstract Aesthetic Canvas
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This is the some of the best examples of the Flower Market collection by Henri Matisse - this is in the biomorphic art style and is incredibly easy for the mind to process and works alongside so many other pieces of Matisse's works - this is a beauti...
AnyDesign 9Pcs Flower Market Wall Art Prints Matisse
 
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Neurodivergent-friendly art that is easy for the mind to process.  Not only is this artwork fantastic, but it will also create a fabulous talking point when you have these hung up in your office or your home.  Such fabulous prints; you will love these, particularly if you are fond of scenes from the UK 🇬🇧
Lidia Ranns Art of Lancaster, Morecambe, Lancashire
 
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BEAUTIFUL pastel shades on these glorious Henri Matisse pieces of art.  These add a gentle pop of colour but are sensory underloaded so very kind to the mind.  These work well placed all together, or split into twos or threes and can be hung in different places in the same room or spread across your home for a lovely trail of complimentary art.  Absolutely wonderful 🌟
KBKBART Henri Matisse Posters, Danish Pastel Room Decor
 
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The incredible work of Henri Matisse - his biomorphic art is some of the most mentally gentle works to look at and fit into most decor schemes - neurodivergent-friendly, beautiful, and versatile and this particular collection adds a lovely dash of co...
InSimSea Matisse Wall Art Exhibition Poster & Prints
 
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Perhaps the MOST iconic of Henri's Mattise's pieces of art.  You absolutely cannot go wrong in hanging this anywhere in your own home or office or gifting to someone else.  These colours and this design is incredibly sensory underloaded and super easy for the mind to process, so if you or your friends are neurodivergent they will be soothing on the mind but absolutely anyone shoud find this art intuitively appealing.  What an incredible artist and what an incredible piece of art 🌟
Street Art Henri Matisse Deux Verte Woman In Green
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Neurodivergent-Friendly Plants 🪴

If you have a spare shelf or floor space and are unsure whether to go for another piece of furniture or an ornament, consider first getting a plant.  Plants are incredible for neurodivergent people (and everyone!).  If you get the fern or palm types, these are the easiest for our minds to process and are calming to look at and as a massive bonus, they purify the air, which is fabulous, particularly for those who have heightened sensitivities to their surrounding...

 
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This is two fantastic neurodivergent-friendly things in one! 🥳  First off, you have the glorious mirror ball planter.  When the light hits this it will create the most beautiful and calming shimmer of lights across walls, ceilings and even in gardens.  So many neurodivergent people I know have these are they are calming on the senses to look at when they do not have light 👏🏻bouncing off them, they are wonderfully beautiful and soothing when they gently sparkle.  If you then put in a living plant (particularly a fern or palm type plant) then it will add to the soothing effects as well as help to purify the air, which is fabulous for those with heightened senses who pick up on impurities in the environment.  These come in many different sizes and are easily installed and look incredibly cool too.  Brilliant gift to either yourself or someone else - just fabulous
SCANDINORDICA Disco Ball Planter – 20 cm Silver
 
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Such a soft and gentle plant to look at.  Not only is this neurodivergent-friendly because it is soft to the touch and easy to mentally process, but it is also excellent at purifying the air, which is essential to neurodivergent people who have a heightened sense of smell or are very sensiti... Such happy little ferns to fill up your living and work spaces 🌱♾️🌈🫶🏽
Asparagus Fern
 
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Such a soft and gentle plant to look at.  Not only is this neurodivergent-friendly because it is soft to the touch and easy to mentally process, but it is also excellent at purifying the air, which is essential to neurodivergent people who have a heightened sense of smell or are very sensiti... Such happy little ferns to fill up your living and work spaces 🌱♾️🌈🫶🏽
Boston Fern
 
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Peace lilies are one of the most purifying plants out there.  So incredibly elegant to look at and easy to look after too.  Not only is this neurodivergent-friendly because it is soft to the touch and easy to mentally process, but it is also excellent at pulling toxins out of the air, which is essential to neurodivergent people who have a heightened sense of smell or are ... Do not buy if you have pets. Such happy little lilies to fill up your living and work spaces 🌱♾️🌈🫶🏽
Premium Peace Lily
 
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A lovely parlour palm, incredibly gentle to look at.  Not only is this neurodivergent-friendly because it is soft to the touch and easy to mentally process, but it is also excellent at purifying the air, which is essential to neurodivergent people who have a heightened sense of smell or are very sensiti... Such happy little palms to fill up your living and work spaces 🌱♾️🌈🫶🏽
Parlour Palm
 
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A lovely Kentia palm, incredibly gentle to look at.  Not only is this neurodivergent-friendly because it is soft to the touch and easy to mentally process, but it is also excellent at purifying the air, which is essential to neurodivergent people who have a heightened sense of smell or are very sensiti... Such happy little palms to fill up your living and work spaces 🌱♾️🌈🫶🏽
Kentia Palm
 
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An elegant palm, incredibly lovely to look at.  Not only is this neurodivergent-friendly because it is soft to the touch and easy to mentally process, but it is also excellent at purifying the air, which is essential to neurodivergent people who have a heightened sense of smell or are very sensiti... Such happy little palms to fill up your living and work spaces 🌱♾️🌈🫶🏽
Kentia Palm In a Pot
 
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A super neurodivergent-friendly collection of plants that are easy to care for.  Simple pots so the whole collection is sensory underloaded.  Plants are fantastically soothing to the mind and help to clarify the air, particularly good for those with heightened senses of the environment. You can pop these anywhere, love them 🥰
Easy Care Green Plant Bundle
 
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This is a fabulous little light.  Very neurodivergent friendly because it's going to help your little plants (palms and ferns in particular as they are very neurodivergent friendly) to grow in the darker months or in darker parts of your home or office.  Not only do these help your plants to grow and those plants help to clean the air and reduce sensory overload, but the light will also give you a little boost of sunlight when you're need it because you need an extra boost too  🌟
Grow Light for Indoor Plants - Full Spectrum