When I was about 6 years old, I started taking art classes at the YMCA in Sunbury. My mom put me into painting class to start, and I ended up really liking it. I kept signing up for the classes.  I ended up trying sculpting as well. I was taking classes there for about 2-3 years. After that, I kept doing things on my own. For the most part I did drawings and paintings; I didn’t have much of a technique because we didn’t have those kinds of art classes.

             After taking the drawing and painting classes in high school, I feel I got much better within the first marking period. I was taught perspective drawing and painting techniques, which made art more fun and appealing to me. It made me want to pursue art. In the past I would draw and paint, but I wasn’t learning much; I stayed at about the same level. After taking these classes, I developed techniques and began to get better. I could see a difference in my artwork.

Once I realized I became better and was learning, I decided I wanted to persue art. It could mean art being my hobby, or persuing a career in art, I am undecided at this point. There could be many challenges I would face doing so. I feel the good things coming from perusing art could outweigh the problems. I feel as if persuing art would make me happy; Even if I was able to achieve a well paying job, I would much rather persue something I enjoy. No matter if I choose art as a major, I will always find the time to stay involved in creating beautiful art. Sincerely,

                        Mara Hashuga