Painting and sketching are the ways to express yourself. For some people it is their obsession, for others it is a way to relax their minds. While others consider it a way to make a connection with their inner-self. In any case sketching and painting are something intricate yet soothing and fascinating.
I believe that to display your art you do not have to be a great artist. You just have to draw you emotion and personality on paper.
I agree 100%. Nothing relaxes me more than painting nature and landscapes and fishing. When I need to relax I take my painting stuff and my stool and I spend the day outside. I love nature and the ability to express my view of it by painting makes me feel like I can connect with nature as best as I can. And my painting is my way to capture that magical moment forever.