Drawing in Today's World

Drawing has a very long historical value. Humans have been drawing since the beginning of time. Many people today still enjoy this activity, including myself. Pencil and paper are necessary to start drawing. In multiple cases, the costs associated with these activities vary depending on which class is doing the action. Lower classes get by with pencil and paper, while middle and upper classes have more money to afford better materials like canvas paper and drawing pencils.

 Drawing expresses that many people want freedom from societal rules and regulations. This activity allows one to freely express their thoughts through shapes and lines that form pictures. It is viewed as a true form of freedom because one can draw whatever they feel. However, if one is aiming to display their artwork, there are societal expectations that limit the amount of freedom one has in drawing. Some of these expectations are that the art should look neat, be eye-catching, and not offensive. My art, on the other hand, is simply doodles of people or animals. It does not have offensive material, however it is not always neat or eye-catching. Nevertheless, it is still displayed proudly in my room.

By drawing, one is able to let their thoughts turn into caricatures and doodles on multiple pages. They are free to express their emotions without being judged. This is achieved by drawing what they feel without someone else criticizing their piece of artwork. This makes art very appeasing because it is very personal and the meaning matters more to the artist than the audience. These needs are achieved completely when they participate in this activity. This activity also relieves stress.

This leisure activity does not follow Lefebvre’s general idea that leisure is a reflection of work for me. This is because I spend my day at school writing and typing. The opposite or reflection of that would be to rest my hands or do a group activity that is physical, such as going to the gym or playing volleyball. However, I prefer to draw because it’s something I can create that is a reflection of my thoughts and emotions.

To conclude, drawing is an activity that allows the artist to be free and express their feelings through pencil and paper. In certain cases such as mine, it does not follow certain aspects of Lefebvre’s concept of leisure. However, it does provide a break from work or school and an escape, which is a key factor in Lefebvre’s leisure ideas.