The art of art?

Over the last week, art has come to my attention more than usual. Perhaps, it's just because I have spoken with artists or acknowledged the art I have seen in public places. To be honest, perhaps it is also because my new apartment is empty and lacks any creativity which drives me crazy!

Many of my friends are very creative, but they all specialize in different things. Many of them are good painters. Some can write and play music, others are just good with words or creating things on photo shop. Either way they all have a special hobby that I wish I could endure myself. However, I don't have any of these creative senses of my own, or if I do, I do not know how to produce them. What I do have is an appreciation for the products others produce and the time that is spent on these things. Art is simply what you make of it. It is not always interpreted the same by each individual, nor is it suppose to be interpreted the same way. That is the beauty of art, it is what you make of it.

Last weekend, I was having a conversation with one of my friends about art. In fact she is a very good painter and was talking to me about her aspirations in life on owning a shop one day that includes some of her own art. I told her I enjoyed her work always have. I also told her I wish I had creativity like that, she said as long as I have an appreciation for it, that was okay. Whether I am able to create art or not, art can still have an impact on my life and a positive impact.

Can handwriting be defining?

After my first week of classes, I was noticing other students handwriting, teachers handwriting and my very own handwriting. Then I thought to myself, can a person's handwriting define that person's lifestyle in any way. For example: neat handwriting, does that represent an organized, self-sufficient person? Does sloppy handwriting mean a person is careless and apathetic? Or maybe that person just lives a busy lifestyle and has other things to focus on. What about neat, creative handwriting? Does that mean the person is artsy, ambitious? Can we control our handwriting?
Well, I'm convinced I have had control over my handwriting and it has changed over the years by my own interest. However, I tend to notice resemblances in my handwriting with my mom's.Perhaps this is something I over think. But I tend to notice people's handwriting often and I always have. Handwriting can just be handwriting, but your handwriting also reflects your signature, now we're talkin! A signature or a "John Hancock" can be a prized possession, no? What about that autograph from your favorite NFL football player? What about the day you become famous and someone wants your autograph? I may be rambling, but I am always getting criticism from my parents to make my signature "more clear" however, I think it reflects a part of my personality and why would I change me to make it more clear to the rest of the world? Nah! 

I did a "wee" bit of some research just to satisfy my random thoughts on this topic and there is such a thing called, Graphology. Graphology is the study and analysis on handwriting. There are different approaches to Graphology and one includes, "integrative graphology" that includes "specific stroke structures relate to personality traits.." Interesting? Perhaps I'll carry out this research for my own interest and see what my handwriting says about myself.

Therefore,
To be continued..