To Be Different Is Not to Be Wrong—It’s to Be Remarkable

To Be Different Is Not to Be Wrong—It’s to Be Remarkable

The Pink Egg That Taught Me About Art

This morning, I opened a carton of eggs, expecting the usual—row after row of brown shells, each nearly identical.
But something made me stop.
There it was.
A single pale pink egg nestled quietly among the others.
Soft in hue, smooth in texture, and so clearly different.
At first, I wondered if it was a mistake.
Was it dyed? Was it meant to be there?
But no—it was just naturally, unapologetically pink.
And in that small moment, I found myself thinking about art.

To Be Different Is Not to Be Wrong—It’s to Be Remarkable

We move through life surrounded by sameness.
Familiar routines, familiar choices, familiar expectations.
We find comfort in what we know.
But sometimes, something different appears—quietly, without fanfare—and makes us pause.
That pink egg whispered something to me:
“I am not like the others, but that doesn’t mean I don’t belong.”
Creativity often begins in that pause.
It’s born from difference—from seeing the world slightly off-center, from asking questions no one else is asking.
True art is never afraid to be the one pink egg in a sea of brown.

Originality Is the Courage to Step Outside the Frame

That single egg, sitting peacefully in contrast, didn’t disrupt the rest—it highlighted them.
Suddenly, I noticed the shades of brown more clearly, the patterns, the textures.
This is what originality does: it redefines the frame.
It doesn’t always scream. Sometimes, it just… shows up and quietly changes the entire scene.
We think of “original ideas” as wild and loud, but often they’re as gentle and natural as a pink egg.
Their power lies in presence, not performance.

Uniqueness Is Not a Flaw—It’s an Identity

​I didn’t cook the egg.
I put it back gently in its spot, almost protectively.
Something about it felt sacred, too rare to break.
And I realized—that’s how art works.
It’s not just about skill or technique.
It’s about the artist’s willingness to reveal their own shade, however different it may be.
To be unique is not to be strange.
It is to be yourself, fully.
And when we embrace that, even the simplest things—a shell, a story, a moment—become art.

A quiet pink egg discovered among brown ones sparks a heartfelt reflection on creativity, originality, and the courage to be different. A personal story about how even the smallest details in life can inspire art.

by Iris

Art doesn’t always start in a studio.
Sometimes, it begins in the kitchen, with a moment of surprise and wonder.
This morning, I discovered more than just an egg—I found a reflection of what it means to create.
There’s a pink egg inside all of us.
Maybe it’s an idea, a dream, or a part of you that feels “too different.”
But that difference? That’s where your art lives.
Let it show. Let it shine.
The world doesn’t need more of the same.
It needs you—and the quiet courage of your own unexpected color.

​My students are learning how to discover creative ideas hidden in their hearts and express them to the world in their own way. We value the process of asking ourselves questions and expressing the answers in the language of art, not simply learning to find the right answer.

To foster this creative thinking, we use a variety of materials in class. Colored pencils, paints, fabric, paper, and even natural objects—there is no set type of material. What matters is not what you use, but how you express your emotions and thoughts through it. Some students express anger with rough brush strokes, while others capture peace of mind in calm color gradients.

Art is a space where you can safely express your emotions. Emotions and experiences that are difficult to express in words can be completely expressed in a single painting, a single sculpture, or a small collage of paper. That is why I rarely tell my students to make good art. Instead, I often say, “Tell me the real story inside you.”

Through this process, students learn not just how to draw, but how to understand, respect, and express themselves. Learning how to draw ‘my way’ rather than drawing the same way as someone else. That is the core of art education, and the value I want to convey to my students the most.

Ultimately, what I hope is that this class will help students develop the power to love their own unique colors. And I hope that power will become a warm shield that protects them when they collide with the world.