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Guernica
This project took about a month to complete, and we were literally all over the school working on different parts of it. We spent hours in the PBL lab trying to finish our boards and make sure everything came together the right way. Even though the process was long, I actually enjoyed it. It felt meaningful to connect our artwork to real‑life crises, and it made the project feel bigger than just a grade. I’m glad I was able to put effort into raising awareness and taking some kind of action toward an issue that matters.
Forest Green Pigment Research
Forest Green Pigment Research
For this part of the project, my group researched the chemicals used to create the forest‑green pigment for our Guernica painting. We studied four different materials: Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide Red, Chrome Oxide Green, and Acrylic, and learned about their chemical formulas, health concerns, environmental impact, cost, and how they’re made. After comparing all the information, we experimented with different ratios to mix a forest‑green shade and recorded our results until we found the final combination that worked best. This assignment helped me understand how chemistry connects to real‑world art, especially how pigments are created and how certain materials can affect both people and the environment.
Autumn, Langston, and Nasir.3gpGuernica Video
Guernica Video
My group and I's video on Guernica and how it came about!
Guernica Project
Guernica Project
For the Guernica project, my group created our own section of a large collaborative mural based on Picasso’s Guernica, but focused on a modern conflict. We chose Black Lives Matter because it’s a movement that affects us personally and represents a fight for justice, equality, and the protection of Black lives. We researched the original Guernica, studied different conflicts, sketched ideas, and gathered feedback before painting our final section. Each of our classes contributed something different. World Lit helped us understand PSAs, Geometry helped us analyze data, Chemistry taught us how to make our own paint, and Visual Art guided the design process. The hardest part was figuring out how to fill the space with meaningful images, but we were proud of how our final piece represented the message we wanted to send. If we did it again, we’d add even more imagery connected to BLM, because it’s a cause we all strongly believe in.
Artist Idol
For this project, I chose Bob Ross as my artistic inspiration because of his calm personality, positive energy, and the way he made painting feel peaceful and approachable. Even though he worked with oil paints and used the wet‑on‑wet technique, I created my artwork using colored pencils since that’s what I felt most confident with in class. I started by researching his life and style, then sketched out a few ideas that focused on bright colors and nature scenes, similar to the landscapes he’s known for. After sharing my sketches with classmates, I used their feedback to improve my color blending and make the final piece more vibrant. In the end, this project helped me appreciate how Bob Ross turned simplicity into something beautiful, and it pushed me to experiment with color and technique in my own way.
Black Artist Share
For this assignment, I chose Jean‑Michel Basquiat because his style immediately stood out to me. His art is loud, bold, and full of energy, and even though he was born in the 1960s, his look and creativity feel like something you’d see in today’s generation. While researching him, I learned about his background, the movements he was part of, and how he blended graffiti with neo‑expressionism to create something completely his own. I also connected to him through modern culture; artists like Lil Uzi Vert have referenced Basquiat’s style, which shows how influential he still is. I don’t want to copy him or be exactly like him, but I admire how his hard work and originality earned him recognition, and I hope to bring that same level of dedication and authenticity into the things I create.
ChemVas Typography
For this assignment, I created a typography design that combined elements from both chemistry and visual art. We were asked to spell out the word “ChemVas” using tools and symbols from each subject, so I chose objects that represented both fields in a creative way. Each letter was built from something different, like a magnet, rulers, pencils, tongs, a flask, and even an element from the periodic table. The goal was to show how art and science can connect, and designing each letter pushed me to think about how everyday classroom tools could be turned into artwork. I liked this project because it let me be creative while still tying in what we’ve learned in chemistry.
For this project, I learned how to use linear perspective to show depth and space in an architectural drawing. We practiced identifying vanishing points and horizon lines, then applied those skills to real spaces inside the school. The drawing process was challenging at first, especially getting the angles and placement of objects to line up correctly, but it helped me understand how artists create realistic environments. I enjoyed seeing how a flat sketch could start to look three-dimensional just by using perspective. If I were to do another piece, I’d like to try a two‑point perspective drawing to push myself further. This project also showed me how perspective connects to other classes, like geometry and design, because it’s all about angles, measurement, and spatial awareness.
Tattoo Art
For this project, I created a tattoo design based on the number two, which has been my favorite number since I was a kid. I wanted the artwork to show how many different ways the number can be represented, so I experimented with several styles before choosing the shadow design because it stood out the most. Even though the concept was simple, it still felt meaningful since the number has been a part of my life for so long. The project also connected to chemistry because tattoo ink is made using carbon based materials. The process itself was pretty quick and mostly involved drawing and painting, and I enjoyed putting it together even if I feel like my final product could have been stronger. Overall, it was a fun way to turn something personal into a piece of art.
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