The piece submitted was made as an attempt to learn how to properly portray emotions using art.

I like working towards a goal, and I like the satisfaction of completing it. Art has recently given me a lot of motivation and worth, which has helped me become more engaged in my life.

Recently I have been struggling with the passing of my grandma, trying to come to terms with the fact that she is truly gone.

All 8 species of pangolin are on the endangered animals list, and it is estimated that 10,000 pangolins get poached and trafficked each year.

In the beginning of the pandemic, I felt lost in the uncertainty of everything.

My artwork “A Tail of Epic Proportions” is a value study of a betta fish in the style of pointillism.

There is more than what meets the eye.

This piece is meant to be playful and fun.

My artwork explores the relationship between life and death, and the beauty from within that.

I thought that this picture was a great subject for my graphite medium because of the many values throughout the entire piece, especially in the hair, but most importantly, I thought that my eyes told a story.

This picture is of a bouquet of flowers.

Right as the pandemic was starting, I traveled to Germany and Austria. On the trip, I visited an awesome castle outside of Vienna.

In this piece, I displayed the diversity in feminine beauty and the strength it carries.

The main focus I think I set for this piece would be the bright colors you see in the center.

"Hold Me Up" is a symbolization of a person’s reliance on others to enjoy life and survive.

This photo was inspired by COVID and mask mandates and the challenges faced by so many people worldwide.

This photo was inspired by the interconnection between humankind and nature.

My goals for this piece was to really try and accomplish the drama of realism while still keeping the whimsical, carefree feeling of butterflies.

The piece is a response to “Rolandskvadet,” a medieval Norwegian ballad telling the story of the famed hero, Roland.

The limestone formation of Arch Rock on Mackinac Island is a beautiful sight formed by glaciers, but it isn’t going to stand for much longer.

I created “Chaos In Paradise'' to push myself out of my comfort zone and accept that perfection isn’t always possible, the piece reflects on how even in paradise there is chaos.

For this project, my class was exploring drawing metallic and glass objects.

Just a cat, nothing more, nothing less. A simplicity in the hectic rush of day-to-day life.

Creativity outshines any problems we may face. Throughout the many misfortunes of this pandemic, art still found a way to thrive.

This white charcoal piece sparked a love for art inside of me that I didn’t know was there.