6th Grade - 8th Grade

Being an artist has given me more confidence. Art shows the world who I am , it kind of defines me as a person. Being a new student this year at PS 87, art also helped me to open up to my classmates.

My artwork communicates beauty within nature and city life.

Through my artwork, I am trying to communicate that you should express yourself.we all have our own individuality,and we have the right to show our opinions, our way of thinking, and our personality. I show mine through this collage work of art.

Everyday objects inspire me to find the more profound meaning and express it in my art. For example, we see books every day and they are a part of our lives, but the can also be seen as portals to worlds that we have only imagined.

I'm trying to communicate my ethnicity. I wanted to show what Korea looked like before cities and tall buildings, and advanced technology. Life in Korea during a very cold winter was hard and difficult.

Making art has made a difference in my life by letting me express my feelings through art. Making art has helped me through hard times such as the times I went through depression after moving to a new country, leaving my friends and family behind, and not knowing the language.

In my artwork, I'm communicating that there are many different objects or things that represent many different ideas. These items can be something that is very significant to some and maybe not for others. For me, these ballet shoes are very important to me because dancing is my life.

Being an artist helps me express how I feel about things in my life. By drawing and painting, I can also explore my imagination and share it with others. Finally, my art is a perfect way to relieve stress.

Being an artist has helped me to expand my creativity. It gives me an opportunity to have a creative outlet. I enjoy creating art because I can express my feelings.

Many people have lost hope for different reasons, and the flowers in my art represent hope, and the reservoir of water in the cactus represents what sustains us, for example: health, love, and family.

I'm trying be unique and different from what others are doing so my work stands out. I'm trying to show others to step outside the box and express your feelings in your artwork.

As an artist, Van Gogh inspires me.

I am trying to let people know that it is okay to be yourself and not to change for anyone.

I get to explore new things and find out about different cultures. Having art in school lets me develop different skills. It let me find a new hobby. Art helps me stay focused and calm and improves my mindset.

Being an artist gives me more creativity in many areas of my life. It gives me the courage to see things from different perspectives.

There are lots of things that inspire me as an artist. One is when I see/hear about people who are not giving up on their dreams.

My artwork includes the people I most care about as well as cultural diversity, inclusion, and other universal themes that encourage people to communicate and come together. Caring about the slightest details shows that I can interpret the world around me.

This piece is meant to shine light on smaller (and often unappreciated) artists, such as the subject of this drawing, Melanie Martinez. I strive to inspire people to do what makes them happy without fear, judgement or hate.

Art has let me find out what I enjoy as an artist and lets me freely express the different things I enjoy like animals in picture form. When I make art it also is an escape from all problems I may have to deal with and helps me relax.

I'm inspired by the environment. I love going to the beach in Far Rockaway and remember the beaches in Jamaica. I saw pictures of countries with polluted beaches where the ocean is filled with plastics and I needed to take action. I want to inspire others to make a change.

The thing that inspires me the most are probably stories. New movies, books, novels, etc. Another thing would just be designs and stuff in real life, like a cool looking car or building.

I love working wither different projects and being able to come up with different about of the box ideas for my work. I love coming up with a theme or meaning behind my work of art.

I'm trying to communicate through this artwork that wildlife animals can cherish easily when something as big as a fire can destroy their lives.

Being an artist makes a difference in my life because I express myself through the art, telling others and the world who I am and what I like to do.

I am trying to show one's spirit and how it ties to nature. The spider lilies in the background create a frame for the character that at the center of the print.

My art teacher inspires me because she teaches us a lot of techniques to draw. Seeing other people's art, like my classmate's, inspires me to do better.

This artwork was created at Fort Totten, and I wanted to show the busy, moving essence of the bridge while displaying the beauty of nature around me at the same time. In this case, I utilized a colorful and lively style to display the sights at Fort Totten park.

My inspiration is my 1st grade teacher. We always learned how to do sunsets, and if we weren't happy with it, she made us do it until we were. Now I am 14 and still remember her advice. She passed away and she was my inspiration for this piece.

Being an artist has made me feel like I can do anything. My art teacher has helped me by giving me feedback and telling me how to improve my work. Also, she has a lot of faith in me to do the projects, and now I feel like an artist.

Being an artist has helped me express my feelings. I get excited when I go home and I am able to draw. I always have an urge to be creative and that has made a difference in my life.

When I create art, it's very simple, it just makes me feel happy. I feel inspired throughout the day.

Being an artist has made a difference in my life because it is an area that I continuously put dedication into and take pride from. Art gives me continuous opportunities to improve and develop my full potential.

I feel the most important part of being an artist is being able to express my ideas in a visual way.

My art teacher is my inspiration to go above and beyond, to go the extra mile. She teaches you that you shouldn't be the same as others, you need to be your own self while also learning from your peers to be even better.