Whether by
painting on a canvas or by doodling on a worksheet in class, art is an escape
from my world. Being a pre-med student at Duke University is hard. Being from a family of doctors makes the
expectations of being a pre-med student even higher. For the first time,
however, I am taking a class that has nothing to do with my major, my pre-med
requirements, or what is “recommended”. I decided to take this class for
myself. Throughout high school, I felt pressured into taking all the classes
that would make me seem to be the most “well-rounded” student. I took as many
AP classes as I could, played sports, and was involved in many clubs. Art was
simply not a part of my life—but I loved it anyway.
I realized my interest art too late
and promised myself to expand my artistic skills in college. Freshman year
passed in a blur, and before I even knew it I had consumed myself once again in
pre-med classes. Its funny how quickly college flies by. Before I know it I’ll
be wearing a cap and gown, sitting in Wallace Wade stadium, listening to the
commencement address. I refuse to lose myself in the medical tract and because
of that I decided to take Drawing 101 this semester.
In gathering my portfolio for this
class, I realize amazingly how much my skills have improved. I can’t believe
how far I have come since August. Looking at my last few drawings, I am really
impressed with my shading and the contrast of dark and light. Compared to many
people in the class, my drawings were nowhere near as advanced, but I am still
very proud of myself and will definitely continue to practice my skills. I have
learned a lot about drawing techniques, especially how to use a tool as simple
as an eraser to change the whole scheme of a sketch!
Although this class took up a lot
of my time, I enjoyed doing the drawing assignments to de-stress. It was a
great way to relax after a hard chemistry exam or a Spanish presentation. I
could simply plug in my headphones and draw for hours without realizing how
much time has passed. In that way, I could forget about my worries, and just
focus on the piece of paper in front of me and the pencil in my hand. Art has
always been and always will be the greatest escape, and thanks to this class my
skills and confidence in drawing have grown significantly.
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