We all get asked this at some point in an art class whether that be middle school, high school, or college. This question you may be wondering about is: What is art? Like seriously why do they keep asking us this question? Even the art majors aren't sure why they continue to ask it but we typically change our answer ever time, just to make them happy.

Seriously though. What IS art? The world may never know because everyone gives a different answer. Some see crafty things as art (the stuff you find on pinterest) while others don't see that as art (like some art teachers). No matter your answer you have your reasoning as to what is art to you whether that's because that is what you prefer to do and enjoy it or because you don't really craft but participate in fine arts.

For me art is mainly fine arts like sitting down in a studio and painting or drawing or sculpting because those are things that have no set steps required to do them unlike a craft. For some those set steps are what makes them able to do what they consider art. The wonderful thing about opinions is that we can agree to disagree but also have really good conversations from that.

I enjoy doing crafts because it is relaxing and fun but for me it's not art, it is creative though and the thought put into can be well meaning. Crafts are wonderful to do with others and small children because it's creating memories with others while being able to just sit and enjoy the company of others. So enjoy some crafts this season and next and make some wonderful memories because to you that may be art and to a small child they will be proud that they made something to give to an adult or friend of theirs.