Art is a subjective matter. As I learned in AP Art History, what might be ugly to one person is beautiful to another. Art is also an easy skill to pick up. Anyone who is able to write is also able to draw and paint. It is a matter of diligence, motivation and passion for art that differentiates the average Joe from the next Michelangelo. As a young girl, I was inspired by the cartoons I watched. I drew in my own style regardless if my creations were vaguely anthropomorphic. Praise from my friends when they saw my drawings felt like my work was worth the effort. The praise encouraged me to draw more often.
It wasn't until middle school that I discovered anime: Japanese animation. The styles and storylines of my favorite animes, such as Naruto,
It wasn't until middle school that I discovered anime: Japanese animation. The styles and storylines of my favorite animes, such as Naruto,