The arts have always been an integral part of my educational life. During grade school, I was involved in chorus, band, and the visual arts. Even though I do not consider myself an excellent artist or musician, I always enjoyed participating in the school provided arts programs.
This drawing in particular holds a special place in my heart. When I was in 6th grade, my aunt’s favorite dog was killed in a freak accident. I remember her being devastated, and I felt her pain myself. This dog was a great companion and friend to my aunt. By using a special kind of paper, I etched this picture of her dog as a memorial. Being a young student, and not yet having experienced the pain and emotions from the death of a friend (or animal), I had a difficult time expressing my feelings of sorrow for my aunt. Creating and sharing this image with my aunt was a way of expressing my feelings toward her loss. In this situation I used the visual arts as a way to creatively express my emotions. I believe the arts are very important in this regard because some students have a difficult time expressing themselves verbally. Providing artistic outlets opens up a whole new world for students.
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