As a child I loved colouring books, drawing and making crafts. Naturally, this interest in art led to my enrolment in university art classes. Sadly years of arts and crafts time did not prepare me for the drudgery discipline required of university-level art classes. While actually trying to make art, I came to appreciate more the works of others (and sadly realized my shortcomings in the artistic department). A few art history classes put into perspective the enormity of works by Michelangelo, Da Vinci and modern artists like Jackson Pollock.

So while the art gods failed to bless me with artistic genius, I still appreciate art and enjoy drawing and painting. For those of you who say things like, “What’s the purpose of this piece?” and “I don’t understand art” I can relate. Even after all of those art history classes, there is still some art that baffles me. But with an open mind and a bit of art history knowledge there is an artist or art movement out there for everyone.