Art provides us with a recorded history in many different ways. Not only does a scene capture a historical moment, but certain artworks also capture the minds of people in different eras. What were they thinking? How did they feel about themselves? What was most important to a certain people during a certain time period? The artist has always been able to tap into that.

Art exploration is a rather personal journey. But, never is art expression a personal communication. The thoughts that run through an artist’s mind, the reflections bringing thought to imagery, the interpretation to put it on the canvas, these are the things that happen personally within the artist. But once on a canvas, it becomes a matter of public domain. And on the canvas, it is a matter of all the many factors surrounding the artist.

The atmosphere where the artist dwells gives great insight into the kind of world that explodes on the canvas. An artist who lives in a light and lovely world will paint light and lovely things. An artist in a depressing state will paint dark pictures of the world. But, the artist doesn’t necessarily have to be depressed. A world bent on destroying itself and creating more chaos will inspire an artist to paint a picture of reflection for the world to see.

Art takes on that duel purpose. An artist loves expressing what is going on in the mind. Let it out. The outlet is the canvas. But, the other purpose is also to communicate to the world what the artist sees. Take a look at yourselves! Is it a pretty sight?

That’s one of the greatest benefits we have found in art. It is our soul on a canvas. Very few writers can write and evoke that much emotion. Very few dancers can bring it to the stage like that. The art on the canvas speaks volumes.

Art is great for tapping into recesses of the brain where we are even unaware that there is thought. It comes to the surface, boils over and overflows. That’s art. That’s art at its best. Get your brush! You have something to tell us.