Dabbling in Art

I made a last minute dash to the store

To buy art supplies for my kindergartner, and returned with something more-

As I grabbed crayons, I came across a set of colored pens

I bought them on a whim, not knowing if or when

They would find use- my creativity had been lying dormant

But I brought home pens and some card-stock without a clear intent..

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They languished in a corner until they were rediscovered by me

I decided it was time to explore my creativity

For several hours I searched the internet

For inspiration in terms of style and subject

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I found inspiration in the various forms of Indian folk art

Going back to my roots was a good way to start

There was a plethora of themes and styles from which to select

In-depth information on folk art forms I began to collect

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From colored pens on paper to acrylic pens on canvas primed

I have been creating art, one small project at a time

After several years, I am still a novice

To the intricacies of Indian folk art I hardly do justice

But this creative journey has had a two-fold effect

I’ve learnt how to draw, and with my culture I’ve been able to reconnect