School Projects

This mural in the Yellow hallway of Henry Clay was designed by a different club and recreated by the art club. On a blue background, chalk was used to outline everything, which laid out the plan to create the mural. Over the course of several months, it was finished spring 2012 by the art club. The mural is to represent a "sense of place;" it has every club in the school represented in a certain way. My contribution was some parts of the outlining and painting of things such as the sports section and the plants at the bottom.

The blue devil (HC mascot) is taking the place of Atlas, and holding a  political map of the world. This was done after many students had asked administration about the flags in the foyer of our school, wondering why some countries weren't represented. As a result, the Spanish Club decided to create a sculpture in which over the years, more countries could be pinned onto the wood, with a plaque that goes along to list the countries our students are from. First, an ellipse was drawn, and the devil was added. Later, I free-handed the countries due to some difficulties of tracing them on there, and the Spanish Club painted layers upon layers onto the board in order to have a more refined look. The project was finished Spring 2012

Pop

This pop art portrait was done with a mix of marker, ink, and watercolor with rough brush strokes to give it a textured effect as well
2012 12.5" x 15"

More recent artwork

A self portrait-largest one done- on a wood panel with acrylic paint

2012 36"x 24" 

This more expressive abstract utilizes several colors together to create a metaphorical meaning. MLK's civil disobedience style to contribute to the Civil Rights era was an obvious turn in American history. Thus, this piece attempts to capture his vision. 2012 8.5" x 11.5"

Since Lennon's birthday was nearing, I  decided to do a portrait in his honor. This style is a combination of Warhol with a bit of a warped element to it, with an thin line between realistic and cartoonish. 2012 11.5" x 17"

To create a visually stunning effect, I decided to use paint splatters. The process began with research of different types of butterflies, as well as different styles that I could do them in. First made with ink pen, I added on watercolor later. 2012 11.5" x 17"

I decided to have a hand at reflections in the water again to visualize my growth as an artist; this landscape was an ink wash piece. The use of pen afterwards was to add more detail. 2012 10" x 13.5" 

In order to add diversity to my city art, I went for this aerial view of Boston at the John Hancock tower. The complexity of the buildings and the composition as a whole make it a personal favorite. 2012 14" x 11.5"

This particular coastal city is a personal favorite, due to its fantasy nature and personalized touch, as well as interest in added color. While not a real place, some buildings and style may be reminiscent of certain places. My hometown of Lexington can be seen in parts of this city. Instead of going for a realistic look, I opted for a more peaceful, imagined look to it. 2012 24" x 18"

This is another imagined city piece, based on the architecture of Cyprus and the Mediterranean . With a different  point of perspective, it exudes an aura of the sea. 2012 10.5" x 14.5"

Another personal favorite; this fantasy world landscape can express my mind's creation as it develops elaborate places that may never exist. Though it's most likely not real, it's a visually appealing world. 2012 5.5" x 8.5"

This abstract portrait was an experiment in abstract portraits. To create an expressive mood, certain colors were utilized. 2012 11.5" x 17" watercolor and ink

A nature themed portrait, the woman has a somewhat carefree  attitude to her face; made with  a minimalist mindset. 
2012 11.5" x 17" watercolor and ink

The portrait was initially graphite, and went to ink and water color, with a simple style used to convey the light fashion of this work

 2012 11.5" x 17" watercolor and ink

These landmarks were part of an audition portfolio for an  arts program. They were the beginnings of my interest in architectural art, displaying the craft of people from different countries. These four pieces showed diverse style in architecture, which greatly interested me.
2010 8.5" x 11"

Artwork from back then

Combining the style of Chinese brush painting with the plants with a more realistic style with the tiger, realism and abstract combine to create this piece. Of my animal pieces, this one is the favorite.
2011 18" x 24"

Before attempting a person, I decided to draw hands first. This graphite piece is reminiscent of Escher's piece. 
2011 8.5" x 11"

This bird is done in the Chinese brush painting style, with no connecting lines.  It also marked the beginning of a new style of mine; instead of neat, connecting lines, I wanted more wild, loose strokes that create whole images.
2011 18" x 24"

This piece was my first attempt at reflective landscapes when I was getting even more serious in art; while the mark making was not as developed, it gave hope for improvement. 2009 8.5" x 11"

The pastel marks the beginnings of my more serious art career; with the patterns of the pastel marks, this shark piece and wood duck is a display of using lines to create movement in the water. 2009 18" x 24"

2009 18" x 24"