I think I hate that question because art is so many things. Art is creativity made tangible in a number of different forms. Art is a thought, idea, memory, or spark of imagination captured by paint, photos, and words. Art is simple and confusing, beautiful and ugly.
Art is in the eye of the beholder, aesthetically.
To me, art is a way to let loose and express the thoughts that crowd my head. It is a way for me to deal with my emotions. It is soothing and calming to be carving a block of wood. It is exciting in that moment of anticipation before the image appears on that 8x10 in the developer. It is comforting to see my portfolios stacked against the wall and know they are filled with me.