So here we are, at Day 13 (though it's actually been like three months since Day 12, lol) and I have drawn a picture, like the prompt says. I didn't draw this today, but it was recently, and my intent was to post it on the day that I drew it, but that didn't end up happening. Oh well, here it is now.
It's not my absolute best work, and it's not entirely done yet, I don't think, but the purpose of this prompt was to express myself and relieve some stress through art, which I believe I have accomplished.
The cursive text says, "When Angels Weep," in case you can't tell. That is the title of a piece that my band is playing for our holiday concert, which also inspired this drawing. The piece opens with a flute solo, played by me, and progresses into something so painfully beautiful that it makes me want to cry. I can't help but move with the music, letting it flow through me and reveal my deepest emotions. Which is both wonderful and scary at the same time.
You see, when I make music, I feel as though whoever is listening can see right down into my very soul. Every emotion, every dream, every longing, every secret that I would wish to hide... All of it is expressed through my playing or singing. This is an awesome feeling, to be free and able to soar above all the hardships of this life, but it is also a bit scary, to be so... exposed. However, that's the greatest thing about art, music, or other things like that-- the joy of being free to express yourself will often overcome the fear of being judged, and the feeling when this happens is exhilarating. So I guess that's why I love the piece that inspired this drawing so much. It's so beautiful it hurts, and yet it makes me feel so... alive.
Well, that's that. I'll try to post the last two prompts in the challenge as soon as I can, but it could be awhile. AP European History will be the death of me, I swear. :P
Also, this blog has over 1,000 page views!! I know that's probably not that impressive, but whatever, I'm still excited about it! Thank you, everyone, for your support! Stay tuned for more nerdy thoughts from the band room...
