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Feelings are the Key Ingredients to Make One Fine Meal

April 1, 2017 ASAA


(1st Place – Painting)

Title of Art Piece: Feelings are the Key Ingredients to Make One Fine Meal
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: River Parpana
School: Palmer High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement:

My idea for this painting was to visualize human emotions as an influence to Loui Jover’s ink paintings. We have all expressed our emotions to others to show each other and ourselves how we feel, depending on the situation. I wanted to show these feelings and make a connection to the audience.

Artwork Dimensions: 30 x 20"
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Flow

April 2, 2017 ASAA


(2nd Place – Painting)

Title of Art Piece: Flow
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Sabrina Kessakorn
School: Service High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement:

My art is used to convey my thoughts and passions. I am not the best at using words to express myself so I use many different forms of art to do so. One such passion that I express through art is my love for design. The anatomy of many things such as humans, buildings, and art itself fascinates me to no end. I enjoy looking at objects and seeing everything that makes it up, then recreating it. I often find myself staring at a piece for long periods of time just looking at the brush strokes, the mixes of colors, the type of brush used in digital paintings completely in awe by how beautiful it is.
I find great joy in creating beautiful pieces to share with the world. The feelings I get from art is what inspires me to create art. I want my pieces to evoke fascination, awe, and inspiration. Inspiration to travel, to investigate, to explore. I want my art to call people to action. My art style is more flowy than geometric and I often paint landscapes that are not enclosed. The reasoning behind this is that I want to use my art to promote positivity and open-mindedness. I want people to appreciate all the things around them.

Artwork Dimensions: 12"High x 18"wide
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Holding on to the Galaxy

April 3, 2017 ASAA


(3rd Place – Painting)

Title of Art Piece: Holding on to the Galaxy
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Mercedez Caudillo
School: Unalaska City School
Grade: 9th
Artist Statement:

I was inspired to do this piece because I wanted to try and use a different medium for art other than just regular pencil. I have been interested in galaxy artwork and I wanted to try it out for myself. Another thing that I had never tried was doing a self-portrait or painting any animals. Overall, I feel good about the end result.

Artwork Dimensions: 12 inches high x 18 inches wide
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Nina

April 4, 2017 ASAA


(Honorable Mention – Painting)

Title of Art Piece: Nina
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Sasha Gorda
School: West Valley High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement:

This is a small watercolor painting. I enjoyed the interesting lighting in the picture and the pose of Nina. I was successful in keeping the character of the watercolor in the painting.

Artwork Dimensions: 5.5 x 10
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Duck Stamp

April 5, 2017 ASAA


(Honorable Mention – Painting)

Title of Art Piece: Duck Stamp
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Veronica Salter
School: Thunder Mountain High School
Grade: 11th
Artist Statement:

This is an entry for the National Jr. Duck Stamp Competition. I have entered in the past and my goal is to receive a Best of Show for the state of Alaska and advance to Nationals.

Artwork Dimensions: 9" high X 12" wide
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Tranquility

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Tranquility
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Amy Porter
School: Nikiski Middle High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement:

I was a little down at the beginning of the school year and painting this picture with the colors and calm really helped me to find a peacful place. I think the peaceful natrure of color and image is what has drwan many people to this. My paintings this semster have pushed me artistically and emotionally. I am greatful.

Artwork Dimensions: 9 X 12''
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Balance

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Balance
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Kyle Mauer
School: Kodiak High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement:

For this piece, I was inspired by elements of the 1964 earthquake and tsunamis in Kodiak, Alaska. Kodiak’s tenacious citizens stood strong and rebuilt their community after the tragic events. This piece represents the world and its unification. I decided on a monochromatic color scheme to show that even though there is darkness and despair in the world, we are all connected and there is light and joy to stabilize the imbalance of harmony.

Artwork Dimensions: 16X20
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Pour Toi

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Pour Toi
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Alysa Smith
School: Nikiski Middle High School
Grade: 11th
Artist Statement:

It honestly did not turn out the way I had wanted it to. I pushed my way through it and now that it is done I am glad that I did.

Artwork Dimensions: 24 X 12''
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Blue Flowers

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Blue Flowers
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Bobbi Mott
School: Valdez High School
Grade: 11th
Artist Statement:

I painted this because I love flowers and the way the watercolor looks, I just love.

Artwork Dimensions: 16.5 inches high x 6.5 inches wide
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Sorrow

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Sorrow
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Kylee Goehring
School: Thunder Mountain High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement:

The meaning behind this piece is to raise awareness for depression and the effects it can have on people.

Artwork Dimensions: 8.5" wide X 12" tall
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Contrasts

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Contrasts
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Jubilee Graff
School: Lumen Christi High School
Grade: 9th
Artist Statement:

I was drawn to the idea of taking two very different colors and putting them together to create a beautiful effect. I love using shades of pink and blue, so I thought, why not paint the two colors together? I’ve always loved those pretty trees with the lovely pink flowers on them, so I decided to compose my own version of an entire forest of those trees. I’d like to think of myself walking along that mysterious path into the distant yellowish light guiding me, not knowing where it leads as the soft pink flowers petals rain down on me.

Artwork Dimensions: 24 inches high x 12 inches wide
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Alaska Solice

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Alaska Solice
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Hannah Randall
School: Dimond High School
Grade: 11th
Artist Statement:

Although this was an Art 1 project, I took the opportunity to preserve and celebrate a good memory of a great hike into our local Alaska range. I wanted to do justice to the colors and textures I observed, so I applied my brushwork and mixed the color schemes from the photo taken at the time.

Artwork Dimensions: 12X18
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Evening Grace

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Evening Grace
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Heather Jensen
School: Dimond High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement:

This was one of the most striking photos I have from Alaska, on the way to McCarthy in the evening. I wanted to celebrate the time and place, so I used it for a project in Art 1.

Artwork Dimensions: 12×18
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Elizabeth Peratrovich

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Elizabeth Peratrovich
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Desiree Lynch
School: Unalaska City School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement:

This was the very first portrait I ever painted in my life. I was honored to have been able to paint Elizabeth Peratrovich, someone I very much look up to. Through her determination and belief that good would prevail, she changed society in Alaska; the very first anti-discrimination bill was written and lobbied by her. This is impressive, because in the 1940’s, as a woman, and not just a woman but a native woman, she achieved this. I, and so many others, look up to her as a civil rights leader. I personally credit her as my favorite activist.

Artwork Dimensions: 20 inches high x 18 inches wide
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Boat

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Boat
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Katherine Lessard
School: East Anchorage High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement:

The main focus of this painting is color. I used the darkness of the clouds and shadows on the docks and rocks to frame the focal point, the boat. I used a bright warm yellow color for the boat to contrast the cooler darker tones in the rest of the piece. To maintain balance I used the same shade of yellow in the boats reflection and in the highlights of the clouds. The purpose of this piece was to take a beautiful boat and use color, contrast, and pattern to make it interesting and give it voice.

Artwork Dimensions: 16in high X 12 in wide
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Turtle

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Turtle
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Katherine Lessard
School: East Anchorage High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement:

I was inspired to paint this piece after spending time in the ocean in Hawaii. I was amazed by the grace and beauty of the marine life there but also reminded of its fragility and state of endangerment. The purpose of this piece was to highlight the beauty of our marine life and inspire viewers to take action on its preservation.

Artwork Dimensions: 10in high X 12in wide
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Green of the Sea

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Green of the Sea
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Aerilynn Johnson
School: Houston High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement:

I normally paint various farm animals because my life is full of them, as they bring light into my life. But for this, I decided to branch out and try a different animal. With some helpful inspiration from one of my good friends, I decided on a sea turtle because they have a beautiful uniqueness to them. I really enjoy the vibrant colors of the sea and the wonderful patterns of the turtle shells. With lots of time, effort, and watercolor paints, I created something that I feel is beautiful and I’m proud of.

Artwork Dimensions: 12 inches high X 18 inches wide
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Venetian Canal

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Venetian Canal
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Lauren Evarts
School: Homer High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement:

I created this painting from a photograph that I took in Venice, Italy. I really wanted to focus on texture and light composition in this painting. I tried to melt the top of the buildings and mix them into the sky in order to portray the nostalgic feelings of warmth and tranquility that I felt while I was walking around the smaller streets of Venice.

Artwork Dimensions: 14" x 10.5"
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Purple Dusk

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Purple Dusk
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Izabelle Hagge
School: Homer High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement:

I completed this piece during a landscape unit in my art class. In my painting, I tried to effectively incorporate space as well as light and dark. I really enjoy this piece because it perfectly encapsulates the nature of where I live in Homer, Alaska- the crystal blue sky, green forests, and where the purple fireweed mirrors the alpenglow on the mountaintops.

Artwork Dimensions: 10 x 8"
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Skull and Owl

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Skull and Owl
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Seinna Schaeffer
School: Valdez High School
Grade: 10th
Artist Statement:

An original painting of my experimentation with watercolor. It is only my second finished watercolor painting.

Artwork Dimensions: 10 inches high x 10 inches wide
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Grace

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Grace
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Abigail Alborn
School: Service High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement:

I see art in just about everything. I see it in my dad’s architecture, in my mom’s cooking, and in nature. More often than not, I paint or draw from reference of an image I took myself. I change landscapes, portraits, animals, and ideas of my own from masterpieces in the distance to masterpieces on paper. I tend to have an immense appreciation for everything beautiful I see. My goal in every piece of art I make is to convey that appreciation to the viewer.

Artwork Dimensions: 18"high x12"wide
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View of Resurrection Bay

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: View of Resurrection Bay
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Elizabeth Mans
School: West Anchorage High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement:

I painted this piece with acrylic paint. This from a photograph that looks down on Resurrection Bay from Mt. Marathon. The photo was taken while hiking with my father.

Artwork Dimensions: 9.5 Inches High x 7.25 Inches Wide
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Serenity – ED

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Serenity – ED
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Erin Driscoll
School: Service High School
Grade: 9th
Artist Statement:

With my art, I like to focus on the otherworldliness within real world. There is a genuine, sincere beauty that surrounds us in every moment. I aspire to find, and enhance, the phantasmagoria of existence, and discover the impossible within our reality.

Artwork Dimensions: 18"high x12"wide
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Alaska Nights

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Alaska Nights
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Sophia Puliafico
School: Juneau-Douglas High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement:

I’m inspired by the stunning Alaskan landscape surrounding me.
I frequently see this view of a channel and islands through treetops. I wanted to express the vibrancy I experience as a local Alaskan, while pushing myself to use new colors, mixing my own black in a new medium.

Artwork Dimensions: 10.5 inches tall x 15 inches wide
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Still Death

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Still Death
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Autumn Blodgett
School: Houston High School
Grade: 11th
Artist Statement:

A still life oil painting featuring eggplant, squash, eggs, onion, and a skull.

Artwork Dimensions: 19.5 Inches High X 16 Inches Wide
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Much Ado About Nothing, Kid

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Much Ado About Nothing, Kid
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Rachel Toms
School: Houston High School
Grade: 11th
Artist Statement:

I painted this piece in a fit of discomfort. As a transgender man, I have a lot of body dysphoria regarding my chest. This influenced me to express that dysphoria through bright, disconcerting colors that cause discomfort to look at. The angry yet defiant expression on the center piece’s face shows that nothing can stop someone from attaining their happiness.

Artwork Dimensions: 11" x 14"
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Memories Dock

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Memories Dock
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Jason Johnson
School: Eagle River High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement:

For me, most of my life has been around water, docks and greenery. This painting represents the nostalgia, the history and the appreciation of my lifes past. Sketching a few drafts on a piece of paper to get the perspective right was how I approached the painting, then using water soluble oils to paint a light sketch on the canvas with a light grey color made out of blue and brown colors. All of the colors were mixed not using one color straight out of the tube in order to really capture the unique colors in the scene. I tried to avoid using black or at least use it as little as possible with the exception of the dock. As a substitute, I used a very dark purple. To create the darker values of colors I would use their contrast to really give variety to the colors as to not make the natural beauty of nature seem common, but give it a sort of individuality to each color and paint. Throughout the time it took to paint the scene I tried to make it look like something that would give people a feeling of comfort and peace, like you would if you went hiking or getting ready to go out on water. I am very glad I found a scene that could follow my vision, and I feel I captured the nostalgic feeling well. When I look at this painting I feel like I could have possibly been there or even go there. It is a good representation of where I’ve been, and where I just might go.

Artwork Dimensions: 24 Inches High x 24 Inches Wide
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Gold Pond

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Gold Pond
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Brianna Fallis
School: Juneau-Douglas High School
Grade: 11th
Artist Statement:

Landscape in acrylic paint

Artwork Dimensions: 5.5 inches high x 5.5 inches high
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Levart of Art

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Levart of Art
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Nathanial Nero
School: Ben Eielson High School
Grade: 10th
Artist Statement:

In my artwork, Levart of Art, I explored the concept of shifting through different checkpoints in life. They are shown as different panels for different moments in a person’s existence; as a tragic past, a present, and an unclear future soaring across a sea of time. Since time doesn’t move, the background alludes to a time between morning and night. I was motivated to create this image because of my curiosity in the concept of time and by my personal experience with different chapters in my life. I chose acrylic paint because I wanted to experiment with it.

Artwork Dimensions: 14.5 inches wide x 11 inches high
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Basin Road Bungalow

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Basin Road Bungalow
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Summer Putman
School: Juneau-Douglas High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement:

I love unique buildings, ones that feel as though people thrive and make memories there. There is a house like this in my town of Juneau, on the road I walk to my favorite hiking trails. I call it the “Basin Road Bungalow” because it’s a house that looks like a home, a place that would be comfortable and natural to live in. Every time I pass, I need to stop and observe. Though painted a deep green, the house gives off a cozy ambiance. I tried to capture the feel of the house in my painting by making the inside of the house a warm orange color – a contrast to the dark green woods surrounding the house.

Artwork Dimensions: 9 inches high x12 inches wide
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Diamonds and Glass

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Diamonds and Glass
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Katie Schwartz
School: Soldotna High School
Grade: 10th
Artist Statement:

I like portraiture and I was interested to try oils. The moth is intended to be eating away at her.

Artwork Dimensions: 11×14
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The Kiss

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: The Kiss
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Ellisha Borland
School: Ben Eielson High School
Grade: 10th
Artist Statement:

My piece, The Kiss, was inspired by many things. The painting was partially created to convey my passion for making contrasting colors flow together, but more to express my difficult relationship with a past boyfriend. Although happiness seemed consistent between us to everyone else, we were both very different from each other and often found ourselves to be very unhappy. The people in the painting are supposed to look beautiful, with glowing skin and flowing hair. However, the dark background is meant to exude a sense of feeling lost or hopeless.

Artwork Dimensions: 10.75 inches wide x 14.75 inches high
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Hawaii

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Hawaii
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Michaela Wages
School: Ben Eielson High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement:

This is an image of Hawaii. I painted this place as an escape from the Alaskan scenery. I wanted to paint something colorful instead of the dull gray you tend to find in Fairbanks, Alaska. The piece took a very, very long time as each leaf was done individually, layer upon layer of paint to cover all of the canvas. Even though it was a lot of work, I absolutely loved painting this image. I adore the way it turned out because it looks exactly as I wanted it to. The vibrancy of the colors and how they meld together is exactly what I was going for.

Artwork Dimensions: 16 inches wide x 20 inches high
Original Submitted Images Below

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Microwavable

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Microwavable
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Jazmyn Caulkins
School: Palmer High School
Grade: 11th
Artist Statement:

This piece was inspired by Pawel Kuczynski’s satirical art about the environment. The microwave represents global warming and the technologie made by humanity that is causing it. The word help on the microwave is to show bad of a situation this is, it is bad enough to be asking for help. The hand is yellow because emoji hands are yellow and emojis area very recognizable and universal part of technologie. The hand is about to press the start button on the microwave because if us humans continue as we are now then the earth will surely die, but if we stop and make changes then there is a chance.

Artwork Dimensions: 32 " wide x 28" high
Original Submitted Images Below

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Bloom

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Bloom
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Robin Hoyt
School: Palmer High School
Grade: 11th
Artist Statement:

This piece is inspired by various pop artists. It’s a youthful face blooming out of a chrysanthemum (mum), with the sun shining on its face and petals. It is about the process of becoming a better person and starting over. I chose to work with a flower because plants grow at a very organic/natural pace, which is how humans grow mentally and emotionally also. I wanted to communicate when you let go of negative traits, it improves yourself as a person.

Artwork Dimensions: 24 x 28"
Original Submitted Images Below

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Marantaceae

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Marantaceae
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Andriana Strezoski
School: Service High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement:

I paint to bring out hues and fine details that often get overlooked. We are so enamored by the big picture that often times we forget to stop for a just moment to appreciate the little things. Sure, they may seem unimportant, but it is the little things that make up the big picture.

Artwork Dimensions: 12''widex18''high
Original Submitted Images Below

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The Million Dollar View

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: The Million Dollar View
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Dawson Bauman
School: Valdez High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement:

On a clear night this is what I wish we would be able to see.

Artwork Dimensions: 16 inches high x 16 inches wide
Original Submitted Images Below

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Victorian Sugar Skull

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Victorian Sugar Skull
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Samantha Hohnecker
School: Ben Eielson High School
Grade: 10th
Artist Statement:

My motivation for completing the art piece that I submitted was to expand my experience with figure drawing and drawing in perspective. This painted captures my skill in drawing a Sugar Skull as a full figure in a space, drawn in perspective. It is a Victorian-themed painting with the simplicity of the dress, the books, and the candles, which show how old the setting is. The blue ceiling gives the viewer a sense of looking at the sky while remaining indoors. Many Victorian buildings had painted ceilings with enormous detail. By placing a sugar skull in a Victorian setting, the viewer realizes that there is life and beauty after death.

Artwork Dimensions: 14.5 inches wide x 15 inches high
Original Submitted Images Below

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A Nebula Painted Through a Skewed Vision

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: A Nebula Painted Through a Skewed Vision
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Daneille Benzo
School: Valdez High School
Grade: 11th
Artist Statement:

The title holds a deeper meaning…

Artwork Dimensions: 16 inches high X 20 inches wide
Original Submitted Images Below

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Vilification

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Vilification
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Zooey Meznarich
School: South Anchorage High School
Grade: 11th
Artist Statement:

This piece was inspired by music which the artist used to express their past sorrows, insecurities, and regrets. I believe that this general idea resonates strongly with many, especially youth, and I chose to convey it through a portrait. I hoped to communicate the deep emotions of this concept, as well as the personal connection I made while creating this work.

Artwork Dimensions: 16 inches high x 20 inches wide
Original Submitted Images Below

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Get Broke Mustang

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Get Broke Mustang
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Jaida Vroman
School: Palmer High School
Grade: 9th
Artist Statement:

I had never used acrylic paint before this piece and I am very happy with using this new medium. I love how much easier it is to work with than watercolor and just the overall richness of color/value. I was able to achieve detail I had never imagined. My reference photo I actually took when I was down in Utah last summer apprenticing with a horse trainer, and to be able to freeze a moment of those memories is really special.

Artwork Dimensions: 24 x 28"
Original Submitted Images Below

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Stop Feeling Like That

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Stop Feeling Like That
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Jina Malone
School: Palmer High School
Grade: 11th
Artist Statement:

I created a triptych depicting three separate figures. As the pieces progress from left to right, I broke down the complexity of the person. I used this to show emotional extremes and how that could lead to emotional deterioration. I used three different color schemes, two of them being analogous. I used this to show the monotony of emotional extremes. The entire piece relates to the struggle of head vs. heart and the emotions associated with those two things.

Artwork Dimensions: 24 x 60"
Original Submitted Images Below

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Serenity – AP

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Serenity – AP
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Amy Porter
School: Nikiski Middle High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement:

This piece involved frustration and work. Molding compound and gloss media were applied liberally before, during, and after adding paint to create deep texture.

Artwork Dimensions: 24" X 12"
Original Submitted Images Below

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Stop! In the name of wilderness

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Stop! In the name of wilderness
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Kiana Carlson
School: Cantwell High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement:

I am a senior at Cantwell High School. My favorite medium to use is acrylic paint because I can play with the colors. You can see this in the sky and in the stop sign. The sky isn;t just blue, it’s light blue mixed with turquoise mixed with cobalt. The stop sign is not just red, it has white and pink and magenta mixed in there. I made the trees that are closer to the front more yellow, and the tree further away darker green and black. This helps add the effect of distance, and it adds some more depth to the painting. Finally, I used many different tools to paint with. I not only used a brush, but I also used my finger, paper towel, cards, and other miscellaneous items.

Artwork Dimensions: 12 Inches High x 12 Inches wide
Original Submitted Images Below

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Figure

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Figure
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Kiley Nagl
School: Wasilla High School
Grade: 10th
Artist Statement:

This was simply a figure study. I used foreshortening to create visual interest. I used contrasting colors hoping to create more of an emotive feel for the viewer. The brushstrokes were left loose to create a surface texture on the figure.

Artwork Dimensions: 24" x 36"
Original Submitted Images Below

http://artalaska.org/wp-content/uploads/gravity_forms/25-cef2ca71b036e5d4cc59176d38d10451/2017/03/Kiley.jpg

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Portrait

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Portrait
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Natalie Nix
School: Wasilla High School
Grade: 10th
Artist Statement:

This is an oil/ oil bar painting of my youngest brother, Rolly. I used brushes to blend some of the undertones I made with the oil bars and mixed some of the different kinds of paint.

Artwork Dimensions: 40" x 40"
Original Submitted Images Below

http://artalaska.org/wp-content/uploads/Nix-portrait.jpg

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Boat Ride in Venice

April 10, 2017 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Boat Ride in Venice
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Alana Kilby
School: West Valley High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement:

Painting was done with India ink and watercolor. A relative took this picture and gave me permission to paint it. I did the painting as a gift for my grandparents.

Artwork Dimensions: 18 x 15
Original Submitted Images Below

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Alaska Beauty

April 10, 2017 Deanna Montagna

Title of Art Piece: Alaska Beauty
Category: Painting – 2017
Student/Artist’s Name: Jaden White
School: Wasilla High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement:

This painting is a color study of the beautiful colors I see in Alaska. The strong colors remind me of Fauvist landscapes, but they are real! Every day I enjoy the beauty of my home.

Artwork Dimensions:
Original Submitted Images Below

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