"Draw What You See"
I’ll never forget my confusion upon reading that quote. While I appreciated the sketchbook that my grandmother had given me, I couldn’t understand the meaning behind those words. Wasn’t art supposed to be about imagination- the projection of dreams onto an otherwise uninteresting reality? Nevertheless, I followed the advice of my artistic mentor and began to replicate everyday objects on the blank pages of my book. Although my days as a young artist have long since past, the lessons my grandmother imparted to me continue to reside in my heart. Now, as I reflect on those days, I think I have a better sense of what she meant by "Draw What You See." Art, in its purest form, is about seeing the beauty in all things- even the seemingly mundane. It was this skill that made my grandma who she was- a gifted artist, but more importantly, a loving human being.
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