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Benjamin Stumpf is a senior at Lafayette High School. He has been selected as this year's Featured Student Artist due to his dedication to art, commitment to growth, and overall positive attitude.
Ben plans to attend the University of Kentucky to major in Computer Science. "I hope to further my art skills or at least my art style so that when I start creating my own video games, It has its own unique style. I also want to explore more of the world, maybe go to Italy or Japan to see different historical sites and get inspiration for my future artworks." -Ben
Below you will find his artwork and brief interview.
What got you into the visual arts at Lafayette?
What got you into the visual arts at Lafayette?
Well, I have always been interested in the visual arts since I was little so I took courses that I thought would help me improve my skill. The pandemic happened during my Freshman year while I was taking Art 1. During this time even with limited resources, I tried my best to improve and always look for feedback over the zoom calls. Then I was presented with a choice for next year to do media arts or drawing. I chose media arts for my sophomore year as my schedule wouldn’t allow me to take both, however, I was eventually able to further learn both styles and forms of art.
Well, I have always been interested in the visual arts since I was little so I took courses that I thought would help me improve my skill. The pandemic happened during my Freshman year while I was taking Art 1. During this time even with limited resources, I tried my best to improve and always look for feedback over the zoom calls. Then I was presented with a choice for next year to do media arts or drawing. I chose media arts for my sophomore year as my schedule wouldn’t allow me to take both, however, I was eventually able to further learn both styles and forms of art.
Graphite and Colored pencil Skull Study
Hand-drawn Gif
Digital Drawing
How do you see art playing a role in your future?
How do you see art playing a role in your future?
My dream job for my future is being a game designer and developer and having art skills is essential for that kind of job. Being able to design characters and landscapes helps make the game’s story. Also, if I am working on a team having these art skills will help me better show how I want a character to look or how a scene would be played. I also think that art is relaxing so I will definitely be drawing to relieve stress.
Do you have a favorite artist? Who or what do you look to for inspiration?
Do you have a favorite artist? Who or what do you look to for inspiration?
I always watched cartoons when I was little, especially Spongebob: Squarepants. I think this is where my love for art really comes from since I was always interested in being able to tell a story through pictures. Currently, I get inspiration from things that I see whether that be through TV shows, landscapes, games, and teachers. Without my supportive teachers, I don’t think my skills would have improved that much. They continue to push me to get better and better and never let me give up on my art pieces.
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