How long and for what reason have you made art?
I have been producing art for as long as I have been in school. I remember that when I was in kindergarten, I think so at least, my parents noticed that I had an artistic talent. As soon as they realized that I had a skill in the art field, they took advantage of it, by enrolling me in art classes and lessons through organizations and people in the community. With lessons and having experienced guidance, I have been able to obtain many different ideas and techniques that have been helpful when producing various pieces of art. When I got into the high school art classes, I attended Columbus College of Art and Design's Saturday Morning Art Classes, where I studied various forms of drawing and painting. I also participated in CCAD's Summer College PreView Program, where I stayed in the dorms for two weeks and took a few "college" courses that were supposed to help me get an idea for a future career to study. This was a beneficial program to participate in because of it's focus on adjusting to a college setting, socially and academically.
The reason I make art is because it is something that I enjoy and am aware that it is something that I am capable of. I enjoy producing things that are visually appealing to look at. I like abstract and realistic subjects. I feel that I have to produce art because it is something that I was given to do and it wouldn't be right to not use something, that not everyone is capable of doing. I produced a lot more art when I was younger for fun because I had more "free time." Today, I produce art because it is something required for my classes. It isn't something that I am putting it on the "back burner," but I don't really have much time to myself now, to produce what art I want to.
