I enjoy IB Art. It has intellectually forced me to make assumptions about myself and the events around me in ways I have never known. The class and the way it is structured forces me to actually think about topics in my life and convert it into art to express it to other people. Now when I talk about my art, I have research and meaning. I can talk about what thought went into each component, and what it's purpose is. It isn't just "I thought it looked cool" or "I dunno" when I'm answering questions.
The workbook is a pain and the time constraint is stressful and exhausting, but at the end, I'm always proud of what I accomplished and what I can show people i've done. I finally feel like a true artist, and it's exhilarating. That being said, there is such a thing as artist's block that can happen as often as you let it, but past that: creative ideas are a beautiful thing. To have an idea and know what elements to add - a stroke here, a line there- to convey an emotion or mood for a whole piece -in just a movement!
I am no expert. There is much I need to learn and experience, but I can feel it getting better
I have a direction, and I have the freedom to do it within the class (minus some details and markbands).
Art is finally what I want to do and FUN.
Nuff said.
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