Personal Narrative: How Art Forms That Changed My Life

Christie Williams once said “We cripple people who are capable of walking because we choose to carry them.” At a young age I noticed that I was smaller than most of the children in my class or that I was always the last one to be chosen for any athletic activity. Constantly being underestimated by my peers as well as my family members I learned to challenge myself. Concentrating my energy on my academics such as English and Science I ignored the preconceived notions that I had to be cradled to achieve success. Being the youngest member in my family led to many relatives stunting my intellectual growth. During that time period of my life I used painting and drawing as an outlet for my anxiety. As the years passed art became more to me than just an outlet but a passion that ignited new ideals and encouraged new aspirations for my life. Although my family wanted the best for me they resisted the idea of me growing up. As a way to escape from my family's constraints I joined art club at my local middle school. It was the first step out …show more content…
Every art piece I created I put all my efforts into challenging normal concepts and making them abstract. I painted skies dark purples, grass vibrant oranges, and turned suburban houses into African huts. My mind felt free and finally open to innovative thought processes and the need to create sparked an interest in design. Yet, as middle school came to a close my high school experience was soon to begin. Entering high school was like opening a blank canvas, suddenly I felt more nervous and afraid than I ever have. Joining debate club and other extracurricular activities provided me with a voice I ne. However, as I gained more confidence in my high school community the want to become more independent became a dream. Rather to prove to myself than others that my dreams could become a reality I joined my local