Photos: Joseph Kellard
Cultivating greater enjoyment of the visual arts can profoundly change your life.
Art in general–from painting, sculpture and drawing to literature, music and movies–packs that degree of life-enhancing power. But while some people at museums can experience speechless awe when encountering a beautiful painting or sculpture, others can muster only enough enthusiasm to say: “There were some pretty pictures and nice statues.”
I drew the picture on the left (Innsbruck, Austria) in a high school art class, after which I stopped drawing to focus on writing. Next to it is a picture of a park scene that I drew last summer, the first time I picked up a pencil to sketch anything since then.
Do you ever reflect on hobbies you once enjoyed but no longer practice?
Perhaps you passionately played a sport or musical instrument; pursued a craft such as pottery, sewing, or woodwork; engaged in intellectually challenging games; or enjoyed activities in the great outdoors.
Last summer, I started drawing for the first time in decades. Through this, I realized that reviving dormant hobbies can spark new creative endeavors and perspectives on life.
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