What Is My Identity

I Am. An identity is something I believe that all people are obligated to create for themselves, and it's given to us when we are born and it continues to evolve as we grow. Although our identity is based on who we think are, who we've become, and who we think we'll become in the future; my family, my friends, and being an artist are the three most important aspects of my identity. Family is a source of unconditional love, being a friends influences the way I and my friends act, and being an artist because I enjoy painting and learning different techniques that other artists use to become increasingly better at their craft. I am part of my family. Family is the one and only area where unconditional love comes from. Although my individual
Being a friend means to others influences the things I do and the way that I behave. Being around my friends shapes my identity just as much as my family does, possibly to an even greater extent. As I have aged, I have found that not all friendships can endure the test of longevity, and that I would much rather have friendships with people who are as goal oriented and driven as myself. All of my friends are ambitious, and they motivate me with their kind acts and words of encouragement. They motivate me to strive for more inordinate goals, because I see them venturing towards greatness, so it makes me know that I can as well. Everyday I grow as an individual, I become more aware an educated and I will continue to become more enlightened until the day that I no longer exist. My older sister always told me, "your friends are the family you're able to choose, so might as well choose them
Being an artist influences me because I enjoy painting, on top of learning the various techniques that other artists use to become increasingly better at their craft. An artists' work reflects the way they see themself, virtually like a mirrored image, and they see a reflection of their feelings, behavior, as well as thoughts that they may have had. From my own personal experience, I have painted when feeling resentful, blue, and even delighted; a cluttery painting full of mess when I was resentful; I would paint a gloomy painting if I was blue; but if I was delighted the whole world would be able to interpret that from my paintings, becuse I would paint flowers using vivid colors to reflect my jovial mood. Being an artist helped me feel better. I came to the conclusion that painting not only makes me happy, but other people admiring my paintings incresed my confidence. Tips I've learned to keep in mind when being able to express myself through my paintings is that there are no rules, and do not be dishearted at the "final product." Painting does not have to make sense, clear the mind, keep peace, and imagine. I am apart of my family, I am a friend, and I am an artist; which really benefits myslef when forming my own identity. My familys unconditional love, and support helps me stay strong throughout any situation I go through. My friends encourage me, and help me aim for higher goals, and motivate me to not give up, because they believe in me. Being an artist