Where do you get your inspiration from?

Charlie: I get my inspiration from nature and the outdoors.

Rayna: I get my inspiration from nature and how I feel about something when I'm creating.

 

Why do you feel it is important to learn and create art?

Charlie: I feel it is important to learn and create art because I enjoy the freedom of expressing myself and the joy art gives me.

Rayna: I think it is important to learn and create art because it is fun and exciting.  Every time I create an art piece it is different and makes me feel happy because it shows my personality.

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Who is your favourite artist and why?

Charlie: My all time favourite artist is Leonardo da Vinci.  I love Leonardo da Vinci because he created the Mona Lisa which is my favourite painting.  He was a big part of the Renaissance time which I love.

Rayna: My favourite artist is Michelangelo because he painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling while lying on his back.  I also like Leonardo da Vinci because he painted Mona Lisa, the most famous painting in the world.

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What has art taught you about yourself?

Charlie: I have learned that I am capable of creating fabulous pieces of art.  I learned that I can be expressive and original with my ideas and creations.

Rayna: When I create art I have learned that everybody has a different style of art and my style is adding a lot of colour into my art.

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What techniques have you learned and improved upon?

Charlie:  One of the techniques that I have improved upon is my cross hatching when I draw.   This is the drawing of many layers of lines to create different shades and it makes my pictures more realstic.  I use it almost every day when I sketch.

Rayna:  The techniques that I have learned are drawing all the parts of the face and making it look realistic.  I have improved on blending colours when I paint.

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How has your creativity improved?

Charlie: I am more confident in my art than I used to be because I am proud of the things I create.  My creativity has helped me when I have to make things for school projects or draw pictures in science and social science.

Rayna:  My creativity in ART has helped me when I'm acting or doing shows in drama class.

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What advice would you give to a new student interested in studying art?

Charlie:  What I would say to someone who is new to art is that you can try new things, use different mediums like paint and plaster, and meet new friends.

Rayna:  What I would say to someone who is new to art is to not rush their work, and that art is a good way to show your personality.