When I read the title, I find myself disagreeing because there isn’t really a rule or a guide to be an artist. Everyone’s an artist, but only some tap into their creativity or into the willingness to create something. Despite what I thought, I decided to read further and realized my thought was actually talked about as well. “Art is for Everyone”, this correlated to what I said and I find myself looking forward to reading more into what this author had to say. 

There are a couple rules that catch my attention more than others. For example, lesson 6: “Start with a pencil.” If you think about it, it all starts with a stroke. Whether it’s a digital painting or a renaissance painting, all it took was one pencil and one stroke for them to create something new. It may sound easy to say but it also shows the importance of a pencil and how it can do wonders, all we have to do is just start. Another lesson that stood out to me was lesson 10: “Find Your Own Voice,” this rule can apply to not just art but to life as well.

 Everyone has a unique talent or vibe that makes them them. Just like that, the same rule applies when it comes to art, every single artist has a voice of their own. Take Vincent Van Gogh for example, his famous art piece “The Starry Night” isn’t like the usual painting where everything is seemingly blended well together to create a bigger piece. The painting doesn’t even imitate a live scene but rather he paints it in his own touch. His art piece has small strokes that are painted in a way that blends well showcasing his voice. 

Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh:

You don’t even have to be so loud with your voice when you showcase it because sometimes it can be the smallest changes that shows who you are as an artist.