My Experience At The Art Department

Art was a way for students to express their inner thoughts and views creatively. For senior Lauren Mabe art was a way to express herself in various ways. Students’ artwork was inspiring to many and held significant meaning. “Art is a form of personal expression. It teaches everyone how to observe life in every detail. It teaches people how to develop concepts and think more deeply about a topic. As an artist, art creates a form of pride- there is nothing better than stepping back from something you have created and saying ‘Wow, I actually did that!’ The only thing better than that feeling is when someone pays you for it,” said Ms. Wilson.

Growing up I never considered myself as artistic. This was a struggle for me considering my brain was full of whimsical scenes, but the only outlet I saw did not suit me. A couple months ago, my friend urged me to paint with her. Despite my hesitancy, I am so glad I tried. Although I'm not a skilled artist, spilling my ideas out on a canvas has been a great stress reliever and has helped me express my inner thoughts that

Every single person on this earth has a passion. No, I am not talking about fruit. I am talking about is something that can put a person on top of the world or put a 40 ton wrench right in the center of a person’s gut. Passion. Comparable to a lot of guys in this world my passion is sports. Michigan State University athletics. Consequently, when a sports beat writer imposed that my team... my team 's defense was not “good” enough to compete at the highest collegiate level at the college football playoffs. Well, I just had to tell him why he was wrong.

It was my freshman year of high school when I took Drawing A; I quickly learned that I had a skill that I had previously ignored and began embracing it. Sophomore year, though, was when I truly started using my art. It was during this year that I received a 4 on my AP-Studio Art portfolio, and won four awards at Scholastic Art and Writing in photography. Art gave me a feeling of accomplishment that I didn’t usually get in the rest of my academics, so I always tried my

The pencil liberates my stresses and sorrows. Bare and unimpeded, my mind is able to isolate itself from anything that was happening in my life. At my art table, which is merely an escape from reality, my curiosity is able to wander. Within this room, five blank canvas's look in on me as I become a mold of my imagination. A step inside my world develops into a sea of color and exploration. The vibrancy of the walls resonates throughout. Over the years, my room has served as my oasis. It’s my escape from monotonous and mundane routines. It’s my exploration of another side of me. I observe such works of art almost as much as I create. Taking notice of my classmates’ innovations and inspired by their creativity, my paintbrush begins to alleviate stress. I strive to produce pieces others will appreciate, but often find myself to be the true admirer. My pride, in this world, is driven simply by my own curiosity to express myself. I credit this side of me as the “passion” that supplements my insane drive for success. This passion has sparked critical thinking in me as well as how I see failure. Life is a blank canvas and you can truly draw whatever you want, and if you fail, you start over and don’t make that same mistake again! Hard work takes ideas quite far, but true success is derived from ingenuity and the generation of

Many people enjoy art in variety of different ways: through music, movies, television, writing, reading, painting, tattoos, clothing, jewelry and even the make up they put on. Many people utilize art in order to accomplish different things, for some it is a safe haven used to escape from reality, for others it

Art is a drug that demands the singular attention of its partakers. Be aware of this and do not fall into its trap. Leave room in your life for others and communicate with

My parents would always force me to study, so therefore, I would always study hard and try to finish my daily chores as soon as possible so I can find time to squeeze in art. My parents always expected me to receive high grades, so as they wished, I gradually stopped doing art and focused more on studying throughout my school years. However, my passion for art never decreased, but had to be hidden deep inside my heart. I always had to convince myself that art was something I could do as a hobby and there was something more important that I needed to focus on for a brighter future, however, I was

Art plays a huge role in my carefree personality. Poetry pushes me to use the power of my voice and to care less of what people think of me or my story,giving me the freedom to tell my story how I want to tell it. Not only poetry, but being a visual artist also gave me the urge to express myself unapologetically because it's a freedom in what I draw and how

Coco Chanel once said, “Jump out the window if you are the object of passion. Flee it if you feel it. Passion goes, boredom remains.” The creator of classic “Chanel No. 5” perfume, started off with a small passion of making clothes. This passion grew into a worldwide known brand. Passions are like a little spark and as you keep on working, the spark turns into a flame, which is your path to success, and from a flame a roaring fire is created; the roaring fire that impacts the world. I have a passion for many things, some very similar, some very different. My passions may not be as impactful as Coco Chanel’s but my passion will impact a society. Even if that society is only one or two people. My passions are the arts, and maybe that word is stretching it a bit, but the arts are the category I am labeling my passions as. I have a passion for reading, writing, and dancing.

I have many passions in my life. Some are trucks, cars, atvs also known as four-wheelers, hunting, guns, building motors, and racing. I have been around all these things all my life and I will never get away from any of them. My father brought me into most these passions when I was very young and I have never been able to get away from

I got to do my art projects in my free time outside of school. I dropped off from doing loads of art due to being an active kid. Then, fifth grade rolled around and I got back into my right brain, working on all types of art. I would paint with my hands, brushes, and even my barbies hair. I finally got to be in an actual art class when I entered seventh grade. I absolutely loved having time during school to express myself. One thing I didn’t agree with was having all of our pictures or paintings the same subject. I would add a little splash of my own unique ideas to it. I always felt the need to express myself in my own ways through

Art is a form of expression, conveying a million things without saying anything at all. It is a way of telling a story, one of which I would like to share with you. For me, art has been a defining factor. It has allowed me to use my talent for the glory of God and has made me appreciate my faith of being a Coptic Orthodox Christian. Additionally, my artistic talent has developed over time, taught me a great deal about myself and has introduced me to new ways of expressing myself.

     My second passion, equally important as my first has been my friends. My friends have guided me, helped me, and most importantly picked me up when I fell. My friends have been tough when they needed to be and though at the time I may have felt hate towards them I now realize that I owe them more than I could ever truly understand. My friends have helped me more than perhaps even they know and to them I will be forever greatful.

Art is personal; an expression of inner thoughts and desires, affecting the way I not only see the world but myself. In order for a person to grow they must know who they are, their aspirations, the true nature of their thoughts, and their actuality of their persona; the physicality of art has given me this knowledge. With practicing in the arts I am able to grow as a person and I am able to see that growth within me.  For with the expression of creativity, comes an outlet, an outlet of the unconscious, forming and showing the reality of the mind. This outlet releases internal emotions and helps me to find tranquility within myself. This state of mind is a supplement for my own personal problems.  Also, I am able to create new ideas, ones that help me see the world in a new light. I am able to form a relaxing and mesmerizing state of mind, one that leaves me fascinated with the world around me, along with a deep love for simplicity.  Visual arts have truly given me an insight on my own mind and happiness in my life. This is why I full-heartedly believe and practice in the arts, to find peace of mind, not in the world, but in myself.