Something that I am good at is........ Painting and drawing!!! =)

From time to time my moms takes the job or joy (I'd like to think... )to remains me about when I was little, on how I would get back from kinder Garden and rushed straigth to my table to work on my homework if it was about drawing something... I don't remember this very well, but I do remember my bedroom wall been all covered with all of my drawings, from Mickey Mouse, and Winnie the Pooh to Dragon Ball Z. I had created some kind of dimention in which I lived happily for many many years through my childhood. But, over time they deteriorated and had to be replaced with new ones, and in someother cases they were changed for a work of art of famous artists: such as Van Gogh, Friday Kahlo and Da Vinci.
It is just amazing to me how humans have invented so many ways of expressiveness and THIS is one of them. It has also been a source of communication since the prehistoric period to nowdays.

Drawing and painting to me has been an activity that pleases me at all times. Reading about  artists through history is something else that complements  my passion for this kind of art.
There are several ways of painting and drawing, but there is only one to create art, and that is through or with passion and dedication that one creates it. And what really takes the best out of me as an artist are: Spray Painting, the use of Aquarella, Graphite Drawing pencil, and last but not least Oil Pastels.  Been Oil paint one of the most versatile  painting mediums in existence today. There are a variety of different ways to manipulate oil paints . It can be applied in thin transparent glazes or in thin washes to mimic the properties of watercolor paint which is another of my favorite ways to create a work of art.

I wish I have taken drawing lessons when little, but truth is that I  have never taken  classes for drawing nor joined any kind of ''artists group''. What I know about it, is what I have taught myself through time. 
Now, abstract works are another of my  fascination. Some people believe that anyone can do an excellent job at creating an abstract work, to them I must say: TRY!!!

My lack of time off is what keeps me away from improving and sharpening my skills at drawing and paintng,. But, I am sure I will never rule out this activity in my life. this is what makes me whom I am; I helps me think on future projects ( believe it or not) ,it relaxes me, it just makes me happy, it helps me forget what needs to be forget and it helps me remember what I need to remember.

Drawing and painting to me is more than just DRAWING AND PAINTING, it is a way of living, unfortunatly it is has not taken off yet in our country, for the lack of a better word, it is not well paid. But, it does not mean that I waste my time executing this art.
To me it is a way of expressing my thoughts and ideas, my fears and happiness, whethere I really make out of it proffesionally speaking its a matter of believing in destiny as it is in the world of art.
But not all hopes are lost and mine sure shines up high in the sky, and it twinkles at me everytime I see.

Now you know something else about me.... wish you have enjoyed your reading. =)

Sincerely Yours: Ruth Alfaro