“Creativity Takes Courage” - Henri Matisse

I always loved and admired art. Doing art used to bring me a lot of happiness. I loved how creative you can be with it and how nothing you do is right or wrong. I chose GCSE art and design because I enjoyed art lessons and loved creativity. My favourite art style is abstract art. I like how imaginative you can be with it. Some of my favourite artists are Amiria Gale and Alexandra Drillon, and I really enjoyed studying these artists during the course.

“If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere” - Vincent van Gogh

The last two years of art have been both demanding and fulfilling. I chose this course because I was interested in self-expression and learning how to represent what cannot be expressed in words. I have grown to like abstract art. It employs the visual languages of shape, form, colour, and line to produce a composition that can live independently of visual references through the world around it. It inspires curiosity about the limits of our imagination and our ability to create. It allows the freedom to explore, which enhances a viewer's experience of an artwork. I was inspired by everyday life as everything around us might elicit unique feelings and ideas. Furthermore, GCSE art has broadened my knowledge and view of what is possible through art. Lastly, but most importantly, I would like to thank my art teachers for supporting me, encouraging me to do my best, and assisting me to grow and develop in this subject.