Apr 5, 2024 | Painting Entry |
Entry H 9” x 12”, Oil paint on canvas Inspired by famous Hyperrealism artist Fabiano Millani, this is a painting reflecting upon his work. For this artwork, I used oil paint on canvas, hoping to depict the most realistic portrait possible. My goal in this piece was to...
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Apr 5, 2024 | Painting Entry |
Entry I 11″ x 14″, Acrylic Paint on canvas panel I have been influenced by Vincent Van Gogh’s self portrait. Van Gogh made numerous self portraits in order to reflect his character. Portraits have inspired me through my art journey because they...
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Apr 5, 2024 | Painting Entry |
Entry J 16″ x 20″, Acrylic and Pallet knife only This piece is inspired by a photo my friend, took while traveling in New York City. I loved the way the lights of the city danced along the storefronts and streets, bringing life to the photo. I was inspired...
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Apr 5, 2024 | Painting Entry |
Entry K 12″ x 16″, Watercolor Pencils, Watercolor My piece is a Kakapo bird from New Zealand. A Kakapo is also sometimes known as an owl parrot or a moss chicken. They are almost extinct but they are by far my favorite bird species. I painted this...
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Apr 5, 2024 | Painting Entry |
Entry L 24 1/2 by 15 inches, Watercolor On the morning of March 27, 2023 the Lord took away three children and three adults in a heartbreaking and soul-crushing way. One of the nine year old victims was the daughter of my mother’s best friend, and a loving soul that...
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Apr 5, 2024 | Painting Entry |
Entry M 11×14, acrylic on canvas The artist that inspired my painting is God, the creator of all things. 1 Chronicles 16:33 “Let the trees of the forest sing, let them sing for joy before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth.” I wanted to convey...
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Apr 5, 2024 | Drawing Entry, Uncategorized |
Entry X 8″x10″, Colored Pencil I was inspired by my dog Sunny. I took this picture of him on our couch taking a nap after a long day of playing fetch. Sunny is the happiest puppy I know and he is never in a bad mood. He lives up to his name because he is a...
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Apr 5, 2024 | Painting Entry |
Entry N 16×20 inches, Acrylic Paint on canvas panel “I have always loved flowers. Their intricate details and vivid colors have inspired me since I was young. This summer, I found myself noticing them everywhere I went, spending time with friends and...
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Apr 5, 2024 | Painting Entry |
Entry O 12″x16″, Acrylic paint on stretched canvas Over the course of my junior year, I have been overwhelmed with the thought of how little I truly know. This, for a time, was a roadblock in my faith, as I often felt unable to approach God simply because...
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Apr 5, 2024 | Painting Entry |
Entry P 16 x 20, acrylic paint, This painting depicts my sister and me in an Oregon vineyard where I grew up. I wanted to create a painting that demonstrates the love that I have for my sister. John Singer Sargent inspired every stroke I put into the dresses. Monet,...
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Apr 5, 2024 | Painting Entry |
Entry Q 14”x17”, Ink, watercolor, and acrylic Travel gives you inspiration for the next step in life. You see what others have done in the past and present, but it is up to you to decide your future. This drawing captures different aspects of life, romance, adventure,...
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Apr 5, 2024 | Drawing Entry, Uncategorized |
Entry Y 11 in x 8 1/4 in, Scratchboard and a pin (to scratch off black pigment) One of the greatest things I love about the God of heaven and earth is His constant. When my life naturally changes and the things that once brought me joy inevitably fade, I can take...
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Apr 5, 2024 | Drawing Entry |
Entry Z 12″x18″, Graphite on White Sulphite Drawing Paper In this piece I sought to depict the struggles of mental health and the hope we receive in the Gospel. The portrait on the left depicts a moment in my life when I felt overcome with anxiety and...
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Apr 5, 2024 | Painting Entry |
Entry R 11 inches x 14 inches, Canvas with oil paint Over Spring Break this year, I toured an outdoor art festival in Florida and the oil paintings by Zhou Yu really inspired me. The flowers and shells that were depicted looked so real it was hard to believe they...
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Apr 5, 2024 | Painting Entry |
Entry S 10″ x 12.5″, Watercolor Elgin Cathedral was the “Lantern of the North,” an active sanctuary of worship before its deterioration. After experiencing the ruins myself, the architecture of what remains enlivened in my imagination a desire...
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