Sing a song, write a word, paint a picture .... step into the creative world of 'ARTS"

Shades during sunset captured through camera lens

         A melodious song, an interesting article, a wonderful painting, a rhythmic dance, a perfect sketch, an engaging novel - innumerable means, endless modes, diverse ways but one common goal.

         Adding a creative touch to an inner inspiration that ultimately leads to a wonderful outcome-  one of the many ways to define this field of arts!  As a means to express one’s thoughts besides conveying a significant message, these three pillars – literary, performing and fine arts assumed the responsibility of teaching, motivating and inspiring. It has been with us from the time we learned to portray our feelings.

         Besides the artist who strives to bring out the best hidden deep within, these forms engage the audience to experience those wonders. While the audience set their eyes on a final outcome, the pieces of creative talent appear to be ladened with endless efforts, vigorous practice and doses of determination, dedication and devotion.

        Be it a singer who plays with vocal chords for a soothing number or a dancer who coordinates the movements with expression and grace, be it a painter who creates magic with strokes of the paint brush or a photographer who brings the captured images to life, be it a writer who pens down powerful words or a novelist who engages its reader till the end, every artist is a faithful devotee of the particular domain while continuing to learn, improve and work towards a better creation each passing time.

          The thought that motivates an artist or the fuel that powers their efforts cannot be easily comprehended. Appreciating the work of an artist demands interest, patience and eagerness to experience what they have in store.

        Recently, on being asked if I knew how to paint as I sat down with my set of colors, the answer to my husband’s query and our discussion thereafter filled my mind with these thoughts of different art forms and their role in our life. While one may not be an expert to master a particular creative form or may not be able to gain formal training of the same, the beauty of any art lies in the freedom to experiment, explore and enjoy! It provides unlimited joy as anyone and everyone can choose to have their share.

          Every form of art crosses the course of our journey in one way or the other- either as interested ears and eyes that appreciate or as eager hands that create, we all come close to it along the way. As a form of expression, it is never restricted within any boundaries or limits. It knows no tag of language or region as people across the globe enjoy its presence.

Attempt to capture the wonderful shade of Rose

        It does the job of binding cultures and countries as every land has something unique to offer. Demonstrating the talent of a region, it presents itself on a worldwide platform.After all, arts is not owned by anyone but felt and experienced by everyone, it knows no address yet reaches destinations, it demands no money yet holds value. While keeping its door open to all, it only hopes for hard work, sincerity and honesty in return. 

         With a rich stock of performing arts that sizzle the stage - dances, songs, plays, musical instruments besides many other players contribute to the energy, enjoyment and fun. An array of colors with unique strokes and lines decorate the canvas qualifying ‘fine arts’ to be fine and fantastic by all means. Flawless flow of words light up the literary world as books, scripts and genre of various kind celebrate the field of ‘literary arts’.

              Words fall short as the scope of these three participants is spread out far and wide. Though different in every way, they unite under the banner of being ‘creative’. They infuse life in us while inspiring us to think beyond the usual. As a means to appreciate the lighter side of life, these forms undoubtedly play an important role. Beyond logic and reasoning that explain every single occurring, this creative world is required to enjoy the colors, songs and words of life.

           As a profession, hobby, interest or an eraser to boredom, each one of us associate our name with them in the course of life. Though we may favor one form over the other, all of them will continue to influence us in their own way.

    

      So what do you enjoy ? The sound of ‘Performing arts’ or the sight of ‘Fine arts ’ or the meaning of ‘Literary arts’ . Sit back and think as it may definitely take a lot of time!

               

First ever attempt to make a greeting card as a kid when I gifted it to my sister back then!