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I recommend everyday watercolor for you. https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Watercolor-Learn-Paint-Days/dp/0399579729/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=watercolor+books&qid=1608408464&sr=8-4 you might find a copy in your local library.

It teaches a couple basic fun things. Or just go to YouTube and find tutorials that do the art you like. I don’t think you need to be an artist to enjoy the medium.

I started with the same goals and limitations as you. I find it therapeutic to just paint without a final picture in mind. But over time I have improved my drawing skills to help produce nicer pieces. (Still not good enough to be considered an artist)

Baking. Take a class or two at Companion, grab Flour Water Salt Yeast and start practicing. Then start perfecting things you can make using lots of bread, like bread pudding, sandwiches, french toast casserole. Gift bread to friends.

If you are looking to get out of the house and avoid the cold darkness, try the art museum on Friday nights. Choose to do a slow walk of just a specific area. Here's some info about Slow Art which gives you a chance to see art in a new way. I'd suggest taking time to view 5 or so pieces and bring a journal with you. Go downstairs to the cafe or nearby after and write a little blurb about your experience with viewing. Write down any research you want to do, about styles or the artist or art history. Come back the next Friday and view the piece again, just for a minute or so. Then move on to this week's 5 pieces. Obviously this may be more difficult if you're in the county but you can choose the interval.

Look to your local library. They often have classes or speakers or other free programs. I know St. Louis Public Library even has a concert series.

Try Everyday Watercolor to learn to paint, or hand lettering or something else creative. You will spend some nights at home painting and then you can treat yourself to a visit to St. Louis Art Supply now and then to buy supplies and maybe read and chill in their new cafe/lounge space.

And good luck to you and your sobriety!