I’ve been asked this question many-a-times, and every time it's a very different answer because I can't really pick one. There are people out there who will tell you that art saved their life or the fact that art was their escape. However, that's not how all artists chose to heed the calling. Many artists like myself have many small reasons, which eventually added up to this decision. So here's my story.
The story starts when I was 7-8. Ever since I can remember, in elementary school I was always the kid who was caught colouring, drawing while the teacher was giving a lesson. I was always trying to find ways to define my artistic expression. Now I think I should clarify that when I refer to an art, I am referring to the drawing, painting, etc.
I remember learning about the cork on paper method,and did it everyday till I ran out of cork. Then I thought hey, I could do this with paint right? Now, at that age I knew absolutely nothing about abstract art. When I made my first abstract painting It caught my eyes. this jaw-dropping painting, looking back, I still can remember the intrinsic details of that painting and marvel at the masterpiece.
So the next day, I decided I’ll try my hand at it until I got bored. Long story short I never got board. As a child I faced many hardships, art was an escape for me, it felt like the only thing in my life at that moment I had full control over. Personally, I don’t think I ever had a choice not to be an artist. This is personal for me, spiritual even. This was definitely my calling, when I think about it every aspect of my life involves creativity.
I enjoying seeing the happiness on peoples faces when they experience my art. I love hearing their interpretations of a piece, It’s overwhelming to know that there’s a small piece of me on a canvas out there for the world to critique. But, it brings me joy to know that I followed my dreams and I do what I love the most.
I don’t know who I would be if not an artist.
-Ria Ley.
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