A Work of Art

Quote: “The holy grail is to spend less time making the picture than it takes people to look at it.”-Banksy

To say that an artist is one whom simply tries to paint a picture to the best of their ability does not begin to describe the way a true artist works. Their minds think more complex thoughts. Their words have a more dramatic impact. Their brush strokes are more intracet and intimate than even the most passionate touch. Their works--whether it be a painting, a piece of literature, or a composition of music—have a life of their own. A truly artistic work of art is produced so lovingly that readers, or viewers, or musicians have no choice but to stop and stand in awe, firstly, at the incredible amount of love, time, and talent the artist puts into the work. Then, the question that always comes of a truly interested viewer: Why? Why would anyone work so hard to accomlish a single piece of music or a painting. The audience takes in the work of art in an absorbant state of exctasy, the piece filling their minds and senses, somehow reaching with outstretched hands, grasping at the observers spirit until this live work of art takes a firm hold and forever leaves an imprint in their soul. A lasting work of art, such as the poetry of the romantics like Coleridge and Wordsworth or the paintings of Renoir, are still talked about and looked upon today simply because of the work of art which serves as the only connection between artist and viewer. A painting, a piecie of music, or a page of literature is vapor of the soul that lingers from the artist to find acceptance in the heart of an understanding onlooker. Therefore, an artists true goal is to create a masterpiece so majestic and powerful that people have no choice but to take the piece in and carry it in their souls long after they have left the museam, opera, or library.

Personally, I consider myself to be of a different breed—a different race if you will. I am an artist. To tell a little bit about myself, I love: rain tapping on the roof, sappy love stories, white chocolate covered pretzels, hiking, bike rides, midnight swims, laying out on the beach, and formal events. I have a passion for helping other people and I long to make the world a better place, which is really where my works of art come into play. My voice is to me as a paintbrush is to an artist. To say that I like to sing is quite an understatement. My soul is set free when I sing. There is no situation that can not be expressed through my voice. Not to be too full of pride, but God did indeed bless me a voice, which can inspire or tear down. I, like every artist, have the power to cause others that hear to become deeply moved by the words I say. I have the power to encourage anger. I have the powe to inspire strength. Because I am an artist, my voice is just like a priceless Renior painting; it is the very essence of soul reaching out to find an open mind, heart, and soul to latch onto, to make a difference in. This quote only reinforces my beliefs about art. The purpose of a work, no matter how deep or high, how meloncholy or cheerful, how passionate or unfeeling, is always to connect.