Be Picasso

be creative

i know you can

simply start

try your hand

be creative

find your spark

go ahead

make your mark

be creative

make your move

just begin

and find your groove

be creative

follow your heart

it knows the way

to the land of art

We all have to ability to create art.  Now I know that you are saying I can't draw, I can't paint, I just don't have an eye for it.  I would disagree.  We all went to kindergarten.  We were all taught how to use scissors, glue, crayons and a variety of other things. 

I can hear you saying something about it not looking like others or not being, as good as, someone else's.  Did you know that Monet was shunned by the art community because his paintings lacked detail?  The art community assumed it was a lack of skill.  He painted anyway.  He is responsible for the birth of Impressionism.  Consider Picasso, his art is far from the accepted "art" techniques of his time.  He painted anyway, thus the birth of Cubism.

Now I understand that not all of us are destined to be great artists.  And I understand that not all of us like the feel of a brush, the smell of the paint or the excitement of a blank canvas.  I know that a blank page with a pen in your hand can be daunting to some.  I am aware that a sewing machine and needle and thread may put fear in your heart.  However, art should not be limited in definition.  What do you do well?  What  do you enjoy doing?  What comes naturally?

Can you organize, can you clean, can you fix cars, can you fix computers, can you comfort others, can you lift peoples spirits, can you spread joy?

Are you funny, are you good with numbers, can you cook, can you lead, can you follow, can you support a friend?

Art comes in many forms.  Whatever your skills are, whatever gifts you have, therein, lies your art.

Find your love and you will find your art.

The world needs more art.  Be Picasso.

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