College Essay Art

If you asked any person what my passion was, they would tell you it was drawing. Although I really do love drawing, it will never be my passion. My passion is to create anything and everything. I love I.A. because not only do you get to think up any reasonable project,but also you then get craft it by yourself. To many, this may sound awful and hard, but for me looking at the outcome is worth every splinter and cut. Not only do I love I.A, but also knitting, painting, drafting, drawing and much more. When I make something, whether it is an object or a drawing, I feel a huge rush of accomplishment. One day, I dream of drafting and helping construct buildings for a living. If I was able to wake up everyday and make something new that would benefit

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I have a passion for creating art, something that has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember, and continuing the development of my artistic ability is a large priority of mine. I also have an extreme love for knowledge. I adore discovering new and amazing information about things as seemingly simple as ants or mushrooms, and every time I learn something new, pieces of the world always end up being more complex and awe–inspiring than I'd ever taken the time to notice before. Suddenly everything becomes art, each individual organism carefully designed to thrive and fulfill a purpose, each blade of grass surprisingly sentient, every single grain of sand containing intricate objects I can't perceive with my own unaided senses. Collecting...show more content...

And this, to me, is startling.

America is lagging behind in education, something that deeply saddens me, because knowledge, to me, is the key to having a successful society. For people to help themselves, they need to be informed and educated, so this contempt for learning that is so rampant in my generation is alarming. I don't think that students decide to dislike learning. I think that they gradually lose interest because of a lack of captivating lessons, a lack of opportunity to really see how beautiful the things they are being taught are. It seems to me that school stops being fun to most students once they transition from the visual, hands on learning of lower level grades to the lecture and reading based material of higher level grades. I see a deeper hunger for knowledge in younger children, who really engage with the material they're learning about, and I want to recreate that in students of all ages. I want to do this by combining my passion for art and my love of knowledge to create visual learning aids, like animated videos, that are designed to capture the attention of students with their beauty and show them how stunning and interesting the content within them

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The art of photography has always surrounded my childhood, so it was not very long until I was lured into it. It was six years ago when I first took noticed my cousins' extraordinary photographs, which sparked my interest for photography. It was then I purchased my first DSLr camera, a Nikon D5100. Photography has made me more persistent about my passions and has taken me on new adventures. Twice a month, I would join my cousins' to take photographs at new locations. It did not matter if it was early in the morning or late at night, sunny or rainy, we would travel to places that were waiting to be seen by us and captured by our cameras. I have been able to visit countless of remarkable and astonishing sites throughout the country and across

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Art is a form of human expression. Art can be seen as the artist sleight of hand on his mood. Art is in various media from posters to public wall of which we call "graffiti". Art is elusive as the use of colors shapes and the surface used adds a new dimension. Art portrays various ideas, feelings such as triumph, love, happiness, sorrow and boredom in loss to mention a few. Art is beauty and creativity. During man's evolution art has progressed over in its most primitive state up to its most modernized versions today. History shows that art has been used as a major tool for communication. Cavemen did art on their walls using unsophisticated and blunt tools. The indigenous people of our country, the aborigines such as Albert Namatjira...show more content...

Ancient Egyptians, Aztecs, Incas and Mayans created many meticulous pieces of art. Some of the meticulous pieces of art are masks, pyramids, jewelry, wall paintings, tombs, sarcophagi. The primal Romans and Greeks showed their appreciation of life through art. India used art to show their dance and their religions. The African art is symbolic of their tribal cuffs as seen of their totem poles. Today, Art has gone through many changes. Abstract art dominates art today shows ambiguous life a man lives, in contrast to the unambiguous art of the past. Modern does not have spirituality and cultural values and beliefs in the past and is now a reflection of a materialistic life of today. Bill Henson, a portrait artist used his 12 year old Olympia as a nude model for his portrait drawing. This brought much controversy that he was exploiting the body of an under – age girl as his own gains. This shows that art is used for popularity and financial gain. The message behind art is to show ideas and ideas that are relevant to society. Art is meant to enliven life and things, thoughmodern art shows more if life's negativeness. Galleries, parks and museums view to the public with meaningfulness and with the appreciation for art. Art is still effective as hand written material was seen in the walls of Ancient Egypt. Modern art stimulates the thought and fosters greater

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Orange you glad I'm an orange? Oranges, according to various quizzes and charts, tend to be the most creative and artistic of the four personality types. When creativity comes to mind, I think of how much of an impact it has made one my life and my choices leading up to today. Creativity and art have been a significant parts of my life for as long as I can remember. When I was little and we visited my Grandma Carol in the summers, my favorite thing to do with her was make art. She taught me about so many different media, such as: acrylics, oil pastels, and the ink press. Sometimes, I would bring my sketchbook from home and she would help me set up art shows around her house. I would sell my art for a few dollars each, and then use the little bit of money I earned to buy more art supplies. As she introduced me to more artistic styles and mediums in the...show more content...

Aside from basic two dimensional art, I have always been fascinated with the unique stories told through film. The way that a picture is painted through film is something that one cannot find in just any art form. Film is unique and fascinating, so I sought to find a way to unite the two worlds of film and the 2D art that I enjoy so much. My findings were that digital animation combined the artistic style that I love and the storytelling of film in a way that intrigued me beyond any other career I had researched. I found a use of my artistic abilities that is useful as a career in the future, all thanks to my curiosity and creativity. My personal journey of creativity has led me to find a career that I hope to love, and it has given me an outlet not many have that allows me to express myself in a unique way. Hard work and creativity have led me through life and hopefully will continue to as I grow

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It seems out of character for me to take an Art class. After hating the required course for all of elementary and middle school, I had finally gotten free of it in high school. I could at least partially focus more on my personal interests and strengths: Science and Math. If my sister hadn't persuaded me to stick with my art class this summer, I might still hate it. But she appealed to me personally, and convinced me that it was not only the best possible time to take a summer class, but also reminded me that it was free and I had nothing to lose by taking it and everything to gain for me and my education. I trusted her advice since I knew she was looking out for my best interests, and looking back, I'm glad I took her advice.

By all means and measures, my first year in college had been a rousing success so far; by March of 2017 I had one great semester under my belt and the current semester was coming along even better, because I had gotten to focus on the topics I loved. Now I'd gotten the opportunity to sign up for free summer classes. It was hard to believe how useful the opportunity was, since at this point I had given considerable thought and effort into planning my future schedules in order to graduate in 4 years without overloading myself with classes to finish on time. With these summer classes, my future schedules were looking much more leisurely, but I needed to take summer classes that counted towards my degree. Rhetoric was the consequential one, the

Since I was a young girl, I've loved to make things. I was often found doodling intricate patterns all over my notes, crafting collages out of magazine clippings, molding cities out of playdough, and making beautifully detailed cards out of paper. I would draw from life with an imaginative twist, as well as frequently sketch from my manikin. I was interested in many branches of the arts. I did theatre and dance for a number of years as well.

Although I had always been interested in the arts, school made me think it was unimportant so I pushed my interest aside and attempted other things. Yet, I dedicated myself whole heartedly to any opportunity to craft and find creativity in my assignments. I could spend hours on a small drawing assignment for English. I would lose myself in the enjoyment.

Last year, I was given a life changing opportunity to take free portrait drawing classes. To my surprise, I was actually quite good. My success in this class inspired me to sign up for more MCAD classes over the summer, specifically painting and comic book art. This sparked a fiery passion in me. I began to draw daily. It made me feel so good about myself to do art again. I felt I was doing what I am meant to do. I enjoy every aspect of making art. Even though I don't "enjoy" struggling, I take it on gladly because I know it will help me improve. I'm ...show more content...

Although all the work was individual, being in an environment with others my age working on the same projects was a collaborative effort. We would give each other critiques and bounce off each other's ideas. This experience helped me grow, but working alone was where I truly discovered myself as an artist. My teacher's job was to guide us when we were stuck, so it was difficult not to have constant criticism of my work. Through this experience I learned to be my own critic. I learned that there is no one–way art process and that's something that makes it so hard yet

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My Passion For Art Essay

Art. To me is something undefinable, what I want my art to show you is a piece of myself and a piece of yourself. Something we can all relate to; a memory, a song, a poem, art should make you feel something. Art is a gift, a tool we can use to hide beauty in ordinary places and things. I want to broaden my understanding of design and the world that art is beyond my knowledge and experiences. Because my love for creating burns so bright and deep within me, I am determined to find a career path that will allow me to explore the world of design and art every day. A number of art forms are endless and this seems like a daunting task to find just one path that can express the enjoyment and involvement I want to have with art. Throughout my life I have been endlessly drawing, painting, sculpting and creating often times I feel almost cursed with such talent to create because the ability seems endless. I have taken a number of art classes exploring my passions as a High School Student and created many different types of works including oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings; etching, embossed, and screen printmaking; charcoal, graphite, and pastel drawings; Sculpting with ceramics and plaster as well as wheel pieces. I find that there is few mediums I have yet to experiment with. I have become accustomed to Acrylic paintings as I have recently started to create paintings and sell them to community members. I participated in a local art fair and it opened my eyes to what art

I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order. This quote by John Burroughs describes my diversion, outdoors. The outdoors is a place to free myself of all of my stresses and step away from urban living. The activities that I am participating in do not matter, as long as it is a new experience. Whether it is volunteering, trying a new restaurant, or simply going to the park, I appreciate the open–air on a beautiful sunny day. At the FSU reservation I would be able to swim in Lake Bradford on the hot days or rock climbing on the wall available on the site to destress or just to enjoy or a short getaway. Being outdoors also presents me with the opportunity to partake in the simple aspects of life that I would normally take for granted and take notice of the condition of my community....show more content... As the only child, of my mother, I often faced the problem of not having someone to play with forcing more creativity. I often did various arts and crafts projects, but I found that I enjoyed drawing the most. With each drawing I become completely engrossed partially because it is a self–taught skill that requires focus, but also because I must be patient with myself as I work towards what I envision and learn new techniques. The Art of Drawing is a skill that I can continuously develop and perfect. The patience that my artwork teaches goes beyond the work itself. It demonstrates the importance of accepting my weaknesses and working towards bettering them. I am able to properly release the struggles I encounter and not be consumed because of my artwork. Creating my drawings is more than expression, but also self–discovery because I can be more honest with myself, embracing who I am and what I feel. However, from time to time I do encounter "artist block" and the exhibitions held at the museum of fine arts at Florida State University could provide inspiration much like my environment here at Spelman

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The Importance of Art

Throughout the ages art has played a crucial role in life. Art is universal and because art is everywhere, we experience it on a daily basis. From the houses we live in (architecture) to the movies we see (theatre) to the books that we read (literature). Even in ancient culture art has played a crucial role. In prehistoric times cave dwellers drew on the wall of caves to record history. In biblical times paintings recorded the life and death of Christ. Throughout time art has recorded history. Most art is created for a specific reason or purpose, it has a way of expressing ideas and beliefs, and it can record the experiences of all people.

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Many people thought that African art was too abstract with no attempt to look real. On the other hand, an Italian artist named Bellini painted "Christ Blessing" which is another example of symbolic art. Some of the symbols Bellini uses are– Christ is wearing a purple robe, which is a symbol of grief. Scars on his hand indicated this took place after the crucifixion. Various motifs in the distant landscape allude to the resurrection. For instance, the bird on the barren branches of a tree represents death, a pair of rabbits signify regeneration, there are three robed figures that are Mary Magdalen, Mary, the mother of James and Mary Salome, who having visited the tomb of Christ hurry to tell the disciples of the empty tomb and the bell tower denotes that salvation is found through Christ's sacrifice. All of these things are in the painting for a reason, they record in detail about an event in history. Many cultures around the world express their ideas and beliefs in various works of art. In Africa the Nigerian Chokwe tribe held great respect for their dead ancestors. They would pray while carving an ancestral figure. One example of their work is in the figure "Chibinda" (The Hunter). This figure represents the culture hero Ilunga Katele, royal ancestor of the Chokwe people. Ilunga taught the art of hunting. This figure is wearing elaborate headgear, which is a sign of royal rank. He holds a

Art for me was always more of an aesthetic thing rather than a historic thing. I never truly thought about the meaning in art. It was not until I took this class, art history, that I begin not only to critique a work of art but to appreciate a work of art. The Museum of Fine Arts Houston was a great experience and its many exhibits were beautiful and insightful. The amount of different cultures that were being exhibited in this museum was astonishing. I was able to relate many exhibits with what I have learned in class. I chose to critique three artworks that I found very interesting and beautiful. All of them are beautiful sculptures from similar backgrounds, that everyone should get to see at least once in their lifetime. The first artwork was a beautiful sarcophagus, the Sarcophagus of a Youth that is dated to be from the 5th–4th century B.C., created by the artist Phoenician. This sarcophagus was made for the burial of nobility.The sarcophagus was made from Parian marble with a form that was a blend of two cultures; the shape of an Egyptian sarcophagus with a classically carved Greek face. The Greek face has stoicism, meaning repression of emotion. The sarcophagus weighs more than two thousand pounds and is seven feet tall. The sarcophagus is in perfect condition for being for being from the 5th–4th century B.C.; it is one of the two Phoenician sarcophagi in the United States. Sarcophagus of a Youth is an extraordinarysculpture who's smooth marble will make you want

Art Museum Project

I like my project about the Art Museum a lot, because it is the first time I go to a museum and I can appreciate the artwork. I have never noticed the colors, lines, shapes, etc. every time I went to a museum, I was bored and I always tried to see all as fast as I could, but this time was different. I took my time to observe every piece of art and actually appreciate it. I think that being an artist is also a hard work, not all people have the ability to relate colors, shapes and textures and not all people have that tremendous imagination to see through the paintings or

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I am interested in drawing. My love for drawing started from a very young age. Growing up surrounded by people who were very creative and promoted free thinking and imagination. This really contributed to my passion for not only drawing, but the arts as a whole. As a younger child I was often told that art could be found in the most unbelievable places. It can be any and everything you want it to be. At Georgeschool I intend on broadening my creativity and love for art. I want to be able to expand my talent and improve

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Intellectual Diversity In Liberal Arts

Traditional Diversity

At UC–Berkeley, the course description for "Politics and Poetics" (Fall Course 2002) stated that "conservative thinkers are encouraged to seek other sections." (SAF 1). Though the instructor later apologized for the description, this is the sort of encouragement conservative–minded students are greeted with many times during their college experience. It is said that in class, students are taught that their country and Western culture in general is tainted by racism, sexism, and oppression (Stearn 2).

Outside class, students are forced into consciousness–raising exercises that heighten tensions and bolster radical pressure groups (Stearn 2). For example, at Brown University, an organized coalition of...show more content...

The hope for cultural improvement in problem areas, even on a global scale, lies primarily in the critical forums of our nation's classrooms, where young, motivated minds are preparing to jump into the world with both feet. Because academic success is measured not only by what is learned, but also by what is taught, it is imperative that all perspectives be provided (Fish 3). 'Intellectual diversity' is used to describe those differing perspectives. Once used to portray an educational tradition that celebrates and nurtures human freedom, it is now used to name exactly what is lacking in Liberal Arts programs today.

Further immersed in this controversy, the word liberal in liberal arts has been embraced by both ends of the political spectrum, and can scarcely be uttered without turning the conversation into a verbal duel between conservative reformists on one side, and liberal traditionalist on the other. However clear we present the term, the thrust and parry continues as the nation's leading academia and political activists attempt to separate liberal education from an education that indoctrinates students in the values of political liberalism (Horowitz, In Defense, 3).

For the sake of clarity, two distinct 'sides' prevail within our higher education system today. Although the terms "Republican" and "Democrat" (referred to herein in as liberal and conservative) may seem inappropriate in the context of academic pursuits, they serve an advantage here

The source of my artistic inspiration would have to be my family and myself. My family has always been there for me and motivated me to pursue art as a career. Their support for my craft serves as one of my biggest inspirations I make art to make them proud. I too inspire myself to make art, I am excited by my development as an artist and I know that I can only improve with time. At this point in my life, I make art because it is a part of me I draw something almost every day or I feel unsatisfied with myself and the way I am spending my time. Some nights I stay awake excited to draw or make something the next day and this has been happening more frequently.

During Junior year of High School I was researching art schools I could study at.

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Most people would agree that music and art programs in schools have a huge impact on students not only academically, but in just about every aspect of their lives. Studies have shown that students who are involved in music and art programs have an overall higher IQ and show signs of many other academic benefits. Participating in such programs also allow students the opportunity to express themselves artistically and show the world their perhaps otherwise hidden potential. We all know how fun it can be to show the world your unexpected abilities, and what better way to show those off than the place where we spend most of our day–to–day lives? Unfortunately, even with all these obvious benefits, when the school budget is short, the first...show more content...

Art education has been proven to help with "cognitive ability, critical thinking, and verbal skills" as well as "motivation, concentration, confidence, and teamwork" (Smith). Having the ability and patience to sit down and paint a masterpiece or work through a song on the piano requires high focus and dedication. Students willing to do this will in turn have stronger skills to focus and be dedicated in other subjects. The mixture of all these abilities gained from participation in art programs lead to higher test scores and overall better performance in school. Still, these are only a few of the assets provided by art education. Countless success stories can be found of people who have benefited from art programs in the way of character building. Art programs affect the characteristics of people differently, but always in a positive way. Singing in a choir can improve a student's social skills and allow him to experience participating in a team. Painting a fruit bowl can enhance one's perspective and help develop his style. Acting in a play can help to build and secure a person's self esteem and help him grow as an individual. Art can also benefit communities and societies. Charity concerts and public performances by schoolmusic and drama groups help add a sense of happiness and togetherness to the surrounding community as people gather for a common purpose. Public murals and art gatherings

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My Favorite Art Class

I am always full of passion in my favorite thing drawing. Besides, I also go to some foundation art classes to train my art skills. After I start my life in school, art class is always my favorite class. I even thought that art can be a part of my future. Unfortunately, reality is brutal. Most of the student in my country were been told that they have to choose the department that can offer them a good job. Most of the people also believed that having a nice job is the only way to earn a lot of money, and also been known as succeed. When I'm in seniorhigh school, I am also good at math, science and geology. I always get good grades in these courses. But why the art is not in these courses? In my country, art is not the main subject of the education, it only be categorize as a class that can make school learning not so boring. So after I finished the big exam in my last year of my senior high school, I use my final score to choose the department–Electrical Engineering– that everyone think is good but I don't really ...show more content...

At the beginning, though I don't know what to do, everyone says that electrical engineering have a lot of course teaching us how to build a robot or writing some interesting games. But those thing that I imaging didn't happened. In the department, there are only lots of fundamental classes, just like high school, but it is harder and abstracter. I know that these foundation class is really important, but I can't just really understand it. Furthermore, most of my classmates are already ready for the electrical engineering, they had already participate in some engineering camp since they were in high school. Not like those who are already for the college, I am struggle in the class. Fortunately, I am a person who never gives up, I still try my best to act like I am good at engineering. The best way is to get a great score, also make my parents proud of

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From the first moment I picked up a crayon, I knew what I wanted to do. I knew exactly what hobby I wanted to work on forever; it was so natural for me. Soon, my abstract scribbles and simple stick–men drawings grew into landscapes and complex faces. My creativity and skill level keeps growing and growing– but so does the stress and struggles that I face. This is how I came to be as an artist, with my accomplishments and my failures. What will I learn from the stress? Will I succumb to it, or keep partaking in the passion I've loved dearly ever since early childhood? It all started when I was around 3 years old. While the memory is rather foggy, I do indeed know ample about my early days as an artist. With my multi–colored crayons, I created scribbles of flowers, my favorite toys, and other things I adored as a child. I made rather complex crafts at a young age as well, Once, I created a paper doll with girly and colorful clothes that you could apply glue to and then put on the doll. As just a mere 4–year–old, it was a great accomplishment. With encouragement coming from my parents and my grandparents, I kept going, and I got better each day. For a while, I was blind to how much I enjoyed the hobby and how I wanted to possibly pursue it as a career. However, constant praise and encouragement from my parents– my mother especially– helped me to realize how much I actually cared about art, and how it wasn't just a silly thing to pass the time. Though, it wasn't just because of

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The Power of Art

Whenever I'm feeling stressed, I pick up a pen and begin to draw. It has a calming, soothing effect; it provides a release from the stress and tension of everyday life. Lost in my own world, I run my pen along the paper, focusing on nothing but the lines it creates. Making art forces me to slow down, to focus only on the movement of the pen or strokes of the brush. I've loved drawing ever since I was little, loved the peacefulness of it, loved transferring ideas from my head onto paper. In elementary school, I convinced my parents that I needed the box of 364 Crayola crayons–and I adored every one of them, from Caribbean green to atomic tangerine. My eyes would light up each time my teacher announced it was time for art. To this day, I enjoy and look forward to art classes because they don't feel stressful or tedious the way others do. Art gives me a way to express myself and communicate ideas. If you never make art, you are missing out. Knowing you created something original that did not previously exist is a great feeling everyone should experience....show more content...

Everything from a complex building structure to a simple sketch fits under the definition of art. When we hear the word "art," we often think immediately of framed paintings on a wall, but in reality, art is everywhere. Limited it is not to what hangs on your living room wall. Look around, the clothes you wear, the building you live in, the fork you eat with; nearly everything you see has been carefully constructed and designed for a specific reason. Even if it wasn't created to serve a utilitarian function, all art has a

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I have always wanted to go to college. I am hoping to attend Wayne State College for a degree in Art Education. I have been anticipating a fresh start from my high school career for a while now. I have been attending Verdigre Public school for all my life, and would appreciate a change of pace. I am also eager to learn new skills in my desired field; Art Education. I began to enjoy art during my sophomore year and it is still my favorite class. I love art for many reasons. One of which is the ability to create a work of art with just an idea in my head. I also love to use colors to express my feelings toward the artwork and how I am feeling that day. I would really like to help others see the wonders of art and help them create their own wonders. Becoming an Art teacher will enhance my ability to help students excel in art. This could include various mediums of art including clay, painting, or drawing. I am also eager to explore certain artistic histories. I will also gain a greater appreciation for art....show more content...

My first goal is to graduate from college. When I graduate I have a goal to have as little debt as I can or better yet, no debt. Also I hope to have experience with teaching art before I graduate. This could mean that I student teach for a semester. I also want to get involved with other college activities, such as band and drama. Being in other activities will help me meet new people and give me the opportunity to make new friends. When I graduate I have a personal goal to graduate at the top of my respective field with a grade point average of 4.0. My next main goal is to apply and receive a job teaching art. I will achieve this goal before I receive my diploma and will start teaching in the fall of that school's Get