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Strength of the Koi

April 5, 2016 ASAA

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Title of Art Piece: Strength of the Koi
Category: Painting – 2016
Student/Artist’s Name: Mikayla Morrison
School: Valdez High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement: For as long as I can remember, I have had an extensive attraction for Koi fish. I never neglect the opportunity to peer into an enchanted koi pond when given the chance. Some may think my attraction to them is strictly because of their bright coloring or interest in the Japanese culture. Although koi fish are beautiful, that is not the main reason that I desire them.

According to a Japanese legend, a koi fish decided to swim upstream to gain enlightenment. On the fish’s travels against the current, the koi encountered several burdensome obstacles which helped it to grow stronger and more motivated each step of its expedition. As it reached the end of the river, still fighting against the unforgiving pull of the current, it swam upward into the waterfall in front of it. Because the koi faced the hard-hitting current its whole journey without giving up, it finally reached the top of the waterfall transforming into a flying dragon, where it would never have to struggle in the relentless river again.

This myth serves a variety of lessons and values to be learned. The values that stand out to myself, I use to motivate me are to never give up, just like the fish did not, demonstrating courage and strength. No matter how hard the current pushed it around, the koi had determination to finish what it started rather than just let itself flow back to where it began. Success is not easy, you have to work for it. The symbol of the koi I use to encourage myself to never give up when times get difficult, set my goals higher than I believe I can achieve, and once I attain my goals, I will be able to adore my hard work while enjoying my success.

Artwork Dimensions: 48 inches wide x 24 inches high
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Filed Under: Painting – 2016 Tagged With: Valdez - 2016

CHANC3

April 5, 2016 ASAA

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Title of Art Piece: CHANC3
Category: Drawing – 2016
Student/Artist’s Name: Makana Cron
School: Valdez High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement: I wanted to have have the face melting because a while back I had tried something similar but it never turned out. I recently got some new colored pencils and wanted to incorporate those in some way. Also, at the time I was listening to a lot of music by this artist.
Artwork Dimensions: 12 inches high x 9 Inches wide
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Filed Under: Drawing – 2016 Tagged With: Valdez - 2016

Angels Among Us

April 5, 2016 ASAA

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Title of Art Piece: Angels Among Us
Category: Drawing – 2016
Student/Artist’s Name: Deanna Kendall
School: Valdez High School
Grade: 10th
Artist Statement: I’ve always though the idea to fly with feather like wings to be beautiful, even if fictional. Why not create the things we love? I’m not experienced with working with zentangle patterns, so this art peice was different for me, and I liked that about it.
Artwork Dimensions: 24 Inches High x 18 Inches Wide
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Filed Under: Drawing – 2016 Tagged With: Valdez - 2016

Light at the End of the Tunnel

April 5, 2016 ASAA

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Title of Art Piece: Light at the End of the Tunnel
Category: Drawing – 2016
Student/Artist’s Name: Megan Walker
School: Valdez High School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement: I decided to work with charcoal because it portrays depth, that I think other media can’t achieve. I am proud to say this is an original piece. I had a good friend pose for the piece. I am also working to capture human emotion in my drawings.
Artwork Dimensions: 31.5 inches wide x 24 inches high
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Filed Under: Drawing – 2016 Tagged With: Valdez - 2016

The Shadow Guard

April 5, 2016 ASAA

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Title of Art Piece: The Shadow Guard
Category: Drawing – 2016
Student/Artist’s Name: Joshua Doucet
School: Valdez High School
Grade: 11th
Artist Statement: Through the struggle between light and dark, a single guard stands, forever dividing the two, and forever consumed by their conflict. The loose lines of the ink mixed with the charcoal creates a surrealistic atmosphere encompassing the subject and it’s stoic pose.
Artwork Dimensions: 18 inches high x 24 inches wide
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Filed Under: Drawing – 2016 Tagged With: Valdez - 2016

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