Oxford dictionary definition: "The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power"
Art holds great value and has the potential to capture the essence of a human-being and the associated emotions. "Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known"- Oscar WildeMy experience with art started when I was very young. As a child I was lets not say appreciated but noticed when it came to art. I would draw the scenario that happened to appear in my head at that moment, just like any other child, I would draw the unrealistic looking figures on the sheet, with the sky usually being portrayed as a blue line at the top of the sheet (I always thought that the conviction of having to paint the whole sky was absurd. I mean why would you have to waste your crayon if people will know what the blue line stands for?). My mom had always told me, if it doesn't come from your imagination then it's not worth the attention, because anyone can copy an idea or an image. That perspective on art, to me as a child, sparked off some fear. I would look at the blank white page, starring at it blankly. 'Am I supposed to see something while I look at it?' I'd think to myself.
It's important that we don't become too influenced by our surroundings. We should stay true to our feelings and while we should strive to gain skills, we should also believe in ourselves. Expressing yourself by painting, drawing or sculpting offers a great insight into the creator. Some may not think it's worthy of the name art, others may be able to relate and will find that it evokes a memory or a sensation from the great depths of the mind. It's inevitable. Let's not forget what the true meaning of art is, and it is unique to each and every one of us, so do not feel ashamed or scared to express yourself!
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