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Personal Narrative: Race Car Club

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As far as true passions go, I've always worried about being a lousy artist. This was evident in the time I was assigned to design my team's logo for our Race Car Club's first competition. Graphic design was untouched territory for me along with leadership as I was not only the artist of this club but also the president.

I gracefully accepted the challenge brought on by my peers. It was no secret that I was the best artist in my high school due to my countless awards from art shows and endless recognitions but I still lacked the confidence to put my ideas out there. My artistic eye wouldn't get me anywhere in life; I thought it was essentially a useless talent as the world needs more than beautiful portraits and artsy doodles.

On the day of competition, my inner perfectionist is set at ease when looking at my finished product. In front of me was a complete remote control car with my …show more content…

It needed to be smoothed out to make the finest lines as possible or in it's case, it needed to glide efficiently in the air. With only an x-acto knife, tape, and a tupperware cover, I cultivated an undertray system that would create smooth air flow between the car's framework and the road. When set to the test, the RC car crunched crucial seconds in the race with this innovation. In the end, we set third place which was unexpected for it being our first competition.
My creativity allowed me to compose solutions that most people would'nt. It dawns on me that an artistic view of the world is not only a significant aspect of myself but also to those around me. This experience allowed me to embrace my talent and encouraged me to utilize it rather than trying to suppress it with uncertainty. I don't worry about the authenticity of my art anymore because to be an artist, it's important to love every moment enough to persevere through the frustration. This is what makes the destination worth the

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