The Unpainted Canvas

Author's Note: This is a persuasive piece. I've never written one before, so I decided I'd give it a go. The topic I chose is graffiti. This is something that I have a lot of passion for. So I hope my voice really comes through in this piece. I hope you enjoy it!

Art. A way to express yourself without using words, it's a way to take a break from life. It gives peace to the mind and  takes you to a whole other world.  It is a freedom of voice, you can say whatever you want and there is no one to back you down. Street art is the perfect way for artists to show the world their talent. They have a bigger canvas, a larger audience, and more eyes to see their work. It's the only way for people to show their true selves.  Graffiti should not be illegal, it's the only way for some people to get out of their lives and let go.

Graffiti is just like any other type of art, whether it's painting, drawing, or sculpting. When these pieces are able to be shown in museums, then so can this. There is no difference between these types of art. It's just like people, the art may look different, but they are all basically the same thing. The world is like a museum, there is something to be seen and to learn about. The world is a larger area for artwork to be shown, because of that we should use it. Graffiti artists have a bigger showcase to share with the world and for people to see. Art is a way to let go and be free, it doesn't make sense to limit the freedom or have restrictions against an artist and their passion.

Although graffiti is a type of art, you don't know who created it. These artists are unknown to the world. Each person has their specific style, so when seeing two pieces that look alike you know it's the same artist. Graffiti artists go through so much, whether it's an incident from their life or a problem they are facing; street art is a way for them to unleash themselves. The only way that these artists can be discovered and make other people become fascinated about their artwork is by showing the world. Without graffiti, we wouldn't be able to enjoy these pieces, and most importantly the talent of these artists would be hidden in the shadows.

Street art is a way for unknown artists to be discovered,but some people don't think of it like that. They consider it as if it is vandalism. People who do graffiti mainly do it on a rundown building or old warehouses. These places are not going to be used anymore, they are unpopulated areas, so why can't these artist use it for their work? According to the Merriam Webster dictionary vandalism is destruction or damage to public property. You don't abuse the buildings, you simply modify them with art. All in all, graffiti isn't a harm to anyone or anything, it's a way to express yourself in a way where not only your friends or family can see, but the entire world.

When we go across graffiti around cities, most people ignore it and keep moving, but me, I don't do that. I like to stop the car and go see the artwork. For me graffiti is another way to set free and be spontaneous at the same time. The feeling of the spray can in your hands and just painting is the greatest pleasure an artist could have. If someone were to stop you from doing what you love you wouldn't. That's the way I feel about graffiti. It shouldn't be illegal. Art knows no limits. You can't set boundaries to art, it's a world of its own that more people should pay attention to. The world is our canvas, it's time that we fill up the blank spots, and start painting.