Creative Blog Post #12

November 17, 2024

    Hello and welcome to my final blog post! For this series' final artistic medium, I chose poetry. Specifically, I decided to write a poem about the art community.

    The art community includes anyone who engages in an artistic practice. In my poem, I referenced the artistic mediums I’ve explored throughout my blog series, but the community itself is so much broader, encompassing countless forms of creative expression. From song writing to crocheting and candle making to sculpting, this community welcomes artists of all types.

    The experience of writing this poem was both challenging and rewarding. I had a clear idea of how I wanted to format the poem, but I struggled to find the perfect words. I think I put too much pressure on myself because it was for my final blog post. After stepping away from it for a little while, I returned with a clearer mind, and the words began to flow more easily. While the struggle wasn’t ideal, it made completing the poem all the more satisfying, and I felt a deep sense of joy when it was finished.

    Overall, creating this blog series has had an incredibly positive impact on my mental and physical health. I’ve rediscovered my love for certain art practices and discovered the joy of exploring others. This journey has reignited my love for creating, and I definitely plan to continue. While my future works might not focus as much on the theme of community, I know it will always remain a source of inspiration to return to whenever I need it!

Brushes dance and colors blend,

Ballerinas bow and bodies bend.

Pencils compose and stories unfold,

Cameras capture and photos hold.

Bound not by borders, but by creation,

An artful world, our shared foundation.

A mosaic of souls, a gallery wide,

In the art community, we all reside.