Student/Artist’s Name: Ukiah Engen
School: Juneau-Douglas High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement: Foxes are so often portrayed as mischievous tricksters, but their pelts have been an important part of Alaska’s economic history. I see this fox as intelligent, but generous – It’s allowing itself to be used by man.
Student/Artist’s Name: Moriah Soriano
School: Juneau-Douglas High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement: When we had to pick an animal, I chose a lizard. I wanted it to be different – not furry and cute. It quickly became a dragon. It took a long time to attach all the scales. I’m going to use a translucent glaze to show off the texture.
Student/Artist’s Name: Laurie Balstad
School: Juneau-Douglas High School
Grade: 10th
Artist Statement: Ballerina’s hold their hands like this. Charcoal is so messy, but it’s magical and exquisite, like ballet. I’m a dancer and I love charcoal!
Student/Artist’s Name: Katie Buchanan
School: Juneau-Douglas High School
Grade: 11th
Artist Statement: My focii in this piece were rendering convincing masculine features and creating believable, not “drawn-on,” freckles. I chose to experiment with layering ink, charcoal and graphite, aiming to achieve the depth and translucence of skin, and to unite the 3 drawing medium seamlessly. It was a challenging project that I hope you enjoy.