Why We Still Need Art (Even If You Think You Don’t)

When was the last time you paused to really look at something beautiful? Not a phone screen, not an ad, not a quick scroll—but something created just to make you feel.

That’s art. And whether we realize it or not, it’s stitched into every part of our lives.

Art Has Always Been There

Since the first cave paintings, people have been leaving pieces of themselves behind in color, shape, and story. Art was our first way of saying: “I was here. I felt something. I mattered.”

Even today, when I pick up a brush, I feel connected to that same timeless thread. My paintings may look different than ancient carvings, but the urge is the same: to create, to express, to leave something behind.

Art Isn’t Just for Museums

Here’s the secret: art isn’t only about gallery walls and price tags. It’s in the doodle on a notebook, the graffiti on a brick wall, the playlist that carries you through a rough day.

We don’t always notice it, but we’d feel its absence instantly. Imagine a world with no songs, no colors on walls, no stories told through movies or paintings. Pretty bleak, right?

Why People Say They “Don’t Get Art”

I hear it a lot: “I don’t get art.” But here’s the truth—art isn’t meant to be “gotten.” It’s meant to be felt. You don’t need a degree to stand in front of a painting and say, “This makes me happy,” or “This makes me uncomfortable.” That’s art working exactly as it should.

My Own Why

What I am working on at the moment

For me, art isn’t just about beauty—it’s about protecting innocence, sparking conversations, and making sure the things that matter most aren’t forgotten. Every painting I make is part of that mission.

And maybe that’s the real reason art matters: it reminds us we’re human.

Final Thought

The next time you pass a mural, a handmade craft, or even a simple sketch, pause for a second. Someone put a piece of themselves there for you to notice.

Because in the end, art isn’t just something you look at—it’s something you carry with you.