Imagine, just for a minute, a world without art! (You may think “So what?” but please consider the impact that lack of graphics would have on your favorite video game.) Art stimulates different parts of our brains to make us laugh or leave us to riot, with a whole abundance of emotions in between. Art gives us a way to be creative and express ourselves. For some people, art is the entire reason they get out of bed in the morning. You could say “Art is something that makes us more thoughtful and well-rounded humans.”
On the other hand, art is such a large part of our everyday lives that we may hardly even stop to think about it. Look at the desk or table where you are, right this minute. Someone designed that. It is art. Your shoes are art. Your coffee cup is art. Things I’m sure you would never expect to be art are just in fact art!
You might even say “Art is subjective, and means something different to every single person on earth.” This is the true. What I find to be beautiful and a great piece of art…you might think is nothing but garbage. But like they say “one mans garbage is another mans treasure.” We all have our own taste and style it’s what makes us unique.
Art is people’s opinion, imagination, words, thoughts and so on…
Art can be used with a canvas and paint brushes, pencil and pad, a camera, hammer and nails, bobby pin and a hair brush, eye shadow palate and eyelid brush art can be ANYTHING you want it to be.
Art has been my escape route, my therapy. When I find myself with an overwhelming amount of emotion (happy, sad, excited, confused) I tend to get my little black spiral blank page notebook along with my charcoal pencil and start sketching the emotions I am feeling. Sometimes those sketches involve some words to show emotions as well.
When I was younger my mom and brother used to tease me for my baking. If they came home and they were to see flour, sugar, a whisk, or any other baking ingredient or tools they knew to run. Baking was a huge stress relief. I know it’s a rather strange relief but I guess it’s better than some other alternative options.
Next time your walking your dog or out with friends, stop and look around and appreciate the art that’s around you because it’s everywhere.
