Life as Art

Art In Full Circle

This month marks one year since I began contributing my column, Life As Art, to the Lewis County Herald. If you are a consistent reader or even if you’ve taken the time to read this column occasionally, I thank you. My hope was and always is to bring art in all its forms to you, the reader, as I truly believe art makes the world more beautiful and interesting.

Many writers have different styles of writing, and my articles are drawn from everyday experiences and 30-plus years of art journals, scribbled notations on napkins, the backs of receipts, pieces of cardboard, and more. Inspiration often comes without warning and must be captured at that moment. It doesn’t necessarily follow a pattern of organization. Our job as artists is to smooth out the chaos and turn it into beauty; artists are conduits and translators. Art is a form of ritual, production, and tradition, providing many effects to the artist, including a sense of accomplishment.

Being an artist of any type requires patience and discipline, as there are ups and downs in art. Some people may be great at their jobs but do not love what they do. A true artist produces art from within, motivated by a deep desire that is often unexplainable. They just know they love expressing ideas through art, even though it may not make sense to the viewer.

So, I celebrate with you this full circle of one year of weekly articles, and I look forward to sharing many more Life As Art pieces in the weeks to come. Thank you for being part of this journey, and here’s to many more years of bringing the beauty and inspiration of art into our lives. Art is not just a creation; it is a shared experience that connects us all. Here’s to the next chapter of Life As Art!