grand finale

i am very pleased with my work in senior studio. throughout this term, i've been able to produce 5 separate pieces that come together as two large compositions. in particular, i am very happy with the result of my cat piece. i feel like i accurately represented this animal while focusing on a theme of softness. i can't wait to see it hang in the gallery... i've decided to call it "plush". the entire piece will hang on a sheepskin, giving it a soft, fluffy feeling. i've also incorporated feathers and cotton balls to create the texture of my cat and her dreamcatcher-esque paws. while high school is almost over, i'm glad to say that my art is far from done. i plan to pursue this interest throughout my entire life. i can't wait to create as much as possible during my time at parsons. if it wasn't for the beaver art program, i doubt i'd be so certain of my life goals. this isn't to say that i definitely want to be an artist, but i know that it will always be important to me. i am going to miss this classroom and environment, but it is time to move on. this is the end of one chapter and the beginning of another (so corny). i'm ready for this new era after four years of being an angsty high school student. i will always remember my art teachers from this school... roberts, burman, brooks. each has left a different yet positive impact on my work. during my childhood/middle school years, i only knew how to draw. as i leave beaver, i am proud to say that my art is an eclectic combination of mixed media and traditional fine arts. my drawing has expanded to sculpture, painting, collaging, brain vomit... i am so proud of what it's become and where it's going.