Art Escapes

When I was little I had many different hobbies that let me escape to another world. Now I only have about three that alternate between because I cannot decide which one makes me happier. When there was family troubles or issues of any kind I would either draw to my hearts content, read books, or just listen to music. As I said, I alternated between them, but what always stood out since I was young was my art. I would always go over to my grandmothers house to practice drawing anime or cartoons when my parents would argue or I got grounded from a bad grade. I have always kept my art with me and probably always will. My art holds memories of my escape through funny designs and fictional characters. Art has literally made me who I am today, and that is something I will never forget. When things got rough or I was feeling anti-social, my art was my best friend.


When I was a child it felt like I had a lot more issues. Now that I have grown I have realized that as a child, I did not understand much. The things my parents did was for me, not to hurt me. When a parent yells at their child, or grounds them, it is because they are trying to teach you an important lesson. As a child these things just seem mean, so when my parents fought or when tragic things happened (such as when my grandmother and uncle passed away) I stayed in my room drawing. I came out to go to school, but that was one of the only things that could lure me from my hiding place. I just felt so broken after the tragedy, I had to escape. I would watch shows then redraw what I had seen. Eventually, I started changing the drawings a little to fit my style. It's rewarding seeing the results of hours upon hours of pouring my emotion into a piece of paper, and seeing how events in my life turn into pieces of art that I can call mine.


Even though I have lost people and pets throughout the years I know they will always be with me through my art. Though I know this, and it is the main inspiration for my art, it does not keep me from stumbling into creative blocks. When I am in a creative mode, though, I do not have to tell anyone how I feel. They can look at my drawings and know. It guides me through the difficult steps in life. Different people react to problems in their own ways. Some solve their issues with bad decisions, others find constructive solutions; it depends on circumstance and will power. I like to challenge myself, but some of these hardships prove to be a little too much. Sometimes hobbies alone do not help, so I turn to my family and friends. We, as humans, have many different ways to cope with the things we do not want to deal with. I choose art as a way to handle the fears and stresses I have because I know that I can escape to my world and not be judged or disturbed. I use art to build my confidence. Without art, I would not know what to do.