Introducing the 2021 ‘Create from the HeART’ contest winners.
Three exceptional student artists share a bit about their life and work.
Meet 5th grade Ella, from Washington.
I live in Olympia, WA, and I love the mountains, especially Mt Rainier. They are so pretty. We went there one day on one of the hardest hikes by accident.
I went to France and London and saw a bunch of different artworks that inspired me to keep drawing and trying my best.
My friends and family because they support me no matter what.
Winning Artwork:
Indianola
Art Project Used: Persian Miniatures
Students learn about Persian Miniatures. They then create an illustration of a story or poem of their choice using an engraving technique that involved coloring a pattern, painting over it, then carving back in the design.
Artist Statement: “In [the book] “I Can Make This Promise”, Serenity,Roger and Edith are standing on a hill looking at the beach in Indianola.”
About “I Can Make This Promise“: In her debut middle grade novel—inspired by her family’s history—Christine Day tells the story of a girl who uncovers her family’s secrets—and finds her own Native American identity.
That it’s from a book called “I Can Make This Promise” and they are sitting on the beach looking into the sunset
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Meet 4th grade Olivia, from Connecticut.
I live in Connecticut and my favorite part about living here is that we are near everything. Our town has a lot of fun places for activities, there are beaches nearby and we live close to Boston and New York City.
My family and my cats Tiger and Lily. Because my family is very loving and my cats are the best.
I create art at home. And I enjoy creating art cause it’s fun!
Runner Up 1:
Bedtime Story
Art Project Used: A Toy’s Story
In this project, students draw their favorite toy (or two!) from observation, then use the background to share where their toy goes in their imagination.
Artist Statement:
“My art work is based off my room. The big squishmello is my favorite stuffed animal to sleep with. And the lion that’s also on my bed is crocheted by my mom when I was a baby.”
What part of your artwork are you most proud of? Why?
Meet 5th grade Scarlett, from Ann Arbor.
I live in Ann Arbor, MI. I like the variety of people here.
I basically self-taught myself on my drawing style
My family and friends make me happy, well they are good people. and help me out.
I create art anywhere, mostly at home. I do doodle at my school, and I love drawing
Runner-Up 2:
Fire Heart
Art Project Used: Superheroes!
In this project, students develop the backstory for a Superhero, then create a drawing of their superhero in the style of a comic book cover. The details they use should show some aspects of the Superheroes ‘story’.
Artist Statement:
“This girl you see is Quinn, she is 16 years old, And she has magma like powers, she is currently on the top of the building where she lives fighting against her enemy who we can not see, and she is almost falling off the building, She is trying her hardest”
What part of your artwork are you most proud of? Why?