a statement

i am an artist because it allows me to take the world i am a part of, put my own twist on it, and then create work that expresses my perceptions, feelings, emotions, frustrations, joys, etc.. and as i create, all those things going on inside my head are thrown out there into the world for others to connect with. whether they admire the work or feel the need to be critical of it is really secondary to that connection that art allows us to have with both the art itself, and the person who's inspired enough to create the work. art allows you to take what you have inside, that people might not know or understand about you, share it with the world and ultimately shape and influence your surroundings in whatever way you desire.