Before coming to Bucknell, I spent a lot of my time creating art. I took art classes both in school and outside of school, and often made art in my free time as well; drawing was my main hobby. But, since being here, I have unintentionally let go of a lot of my hobbies, including drawing. When thinking about it, I realized that the most amount of drawing that I have done this whole school year has been the quick drawings that I include on my MIDE mind maps. Although I may not create art while at Bucknell, I look at and analyze a lot of art since I am minoring in art history. The art history class that I am currently taking has prompted me to want to draw again, however I never actually take the time to sit down and create something.
Last night, when I was unoccupied, I decided to finally draw something. I spent about an hour filling a piece of paper with drawings of flowers (my favorite thing to draw), and I was proud of my finished product. When I was looking at my completed drawing, I was reminded of why I enjoy drawing so much: I like drawing because a lot of time, I am able to impress myself with what I am able to create. I am not usually confident in most of my abilities, but the one thing that has always been a source of confidence for me is my artistic ability. My experience drawing last night inspired me to want to reclaim this hobby of mine because it is something that makes me feel good and can take my mind off of situations in my life that feel stressful or pressing.
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