More Than Just Drawing: How Two Artists Define What Art Really Means

Art is filled with bizarre and fascinating details, from famous painters to ancient techniques. However, art is not just about history or museums—it is also about what it personally means to someone. On January 27, 2026, I interviewed two people to better understand what art means to them individually. This interview took place at my home. I spoke with my mother in person and contacted my friend to ask her the same questions. I wanted two different viewpoints to see whether they would think the same about art or have completely different opinions.

This project was completed during my Journalism class. We were asked to create an article, and I chose art as my topic because many people think they understand it, but may define it differently when asked.

Background

Before starting the interviews, I wondered if their experience with art would affect their answers. Would someone with more experience respond differently than someone who simply enjoys it? I also wondered if they would agree or have completely different ideas. This article matters because it shows that even two people can view the same topic in different ways.

Art is often thought of as drawing with pencil and paper. Some people only connect it to paintings or sketches. However, art can also be something that cannot always be put into words. It can be ideas, designs, emotions, or even something someone builds. That is what I wanted to explore by interviewing two different individuals.

The First Interview

When I asked Wynonna Wilson what art means to her, she explained that art is not limited to drawing. She stated, “I think art comes in many forms, not just drawing. For example, I make prototypes and create new models. The word art doesn’t just have to mean drawing.”

This shows that she believes art can go beyond traditional ideas. Instead of only thinking about sketchbooks or paintings, she connects art to creating prototypes and building new models. This means she sees art as something creative and hands-on. It is not just about making something that looks nice—it is about designing and forming new ideas.

She also said, “I would continue, but it would be my art, as in prototypes.” This further explains that her version of art is personal. What she creates and builds represents her creativity. It may not look like traditional art to everyone, but to her, it still counts as art.

Another thing she mentioned was, “If I continued art till today, you would be able to tell that I drew a dog and not a blob with eyes.” This may sound humorous, but it highlights an important idea: with practice, art improves. At first, drawings may not be very clear, but over time, skills develop. This shows that art is also about growth and learning from experience.

From her answers, it is clear that she views art as something creative that can take many forms and does not have to fit into one specific category.

The Second Interview

Although Wynonna shared one perspective, I also wanted to hear from someone who experiences art differently. Jocelynn Craig shared her thoughts about what art means to her.

She stated, “As a kid, I was inspired by colours and shapes, so I decided to draw them.” This shows that her interest in art began at a young age. She was inspired by simple things like colours and shapes and wanted to create her own versions of them. This suggests that art can begin with inspiration from everyday surroundings.

She also explained, “Art means to me a way of showing emotion, expression, or actions.” This quote is important because it shows that she connects art with feelings. For her, art is not just about appearance—it is about expressing what she feels. Sometimes emotions can be difficult to say out loud, but they can be shown through drawing.

Additionally, she said, “What inspired me to draw was anime. I took that as inspiration and decided to draw.” This shows how outside influences can shape creativity. Watching anime encouraged her to try drawing herself, demonstrating how art can come from media, culture, or personal interests.

From her answers, it is clear that she sees art as emotional and inspirational, closely connected to her feelings and experiences.

Comparing Both Viewpoints

When comparing both interviews, it becomes clear that art means something different to each person. Wynonna focuses more on prototypes, building, and creative design, while Jocelynn focuses more on emotions, colours, and inspiration from anime.

Even though their answers are different, both show that art is personal. Neither of them said art has only one meaning. Instead, they described what it means to them individually. This demonstrates that two people can look at the same word “art” and interpret it in completely different ways.

Conclusion

Despite their different opinions, both Wynonna and Jocelynn have experienced art in their own way. Wynonna believes art can include creating prototypes and models, while Jocelynn believes art is a way to express emotions and find inspiration. Both perspectives are valid and show how flexible art can be.

This project helped me understand that art does not have one fixed definition—it depends on the person experiencing it. Artistic opinions matter because they show how creativity can be unique to everyone. By listening to different viewpoints, we can better understand how something as simple as art can have many meanings.