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Kavya Bhat, Grade 6
Point of View
Graphite
25Q164 - P.S. 164 Queens Valley
Anna Anderson, Teacher
Lisa Liatto, Principal
Being an artist has made a huge difference in my life. When I draw I focus on that piece and nothing else. Art lets me express my creativity without words. Instead of all of these ideas being stuffed inside my head I can draw them out on paper.
Julina Chen, Grade 6
Culture Collage
Digital Photopea
25Q237 - I.S. 237
Nenci Kokic, Teacher
Judith Friedman, Principal
I tried to tell a visual story about my culture through the collage. A piece of artwork could say more than a written book, I find that a fascinating part of art.
Ada Chen, Grade 6
Culture Collage
Digital Photopea
25Q237 - I.S. 237
Nenci Kokic, Teacher
Mrs. Judith Friedman, Principal
Being an artist has made a difference in my life because it makes me more creative and talented.
Shlomo Dodobayev, Grade 6
Tower Of Doom & Main Street
Graphite
25Q164 - P.S. 164 Queens Valley
Anna Anderson, Teacher
lisa liatto, Principal
My name is Shlomo, I am 11 years old, and I love to draw.
Nadia Eton, Grade 6
Neverland
Marker and Colored pencils
25Q164 - P.S. 164 Queens Valley
Anna Anderson, Teacher
Lisa Liatto, Principal
I like to draw things around me in real life. The world around me has so much color and it's so bright.
Ethan Hodge, Grade 6
Galaxy Explosion
Oil pastels, crayons, markers
27Q042 - P.S./M.S 042 R. Vernam
Sarah Zaborowski, Teacher
Patricia Finn, Principal
Being an artist has brought me to a high level of creativity.
Claire Li, Grade 6
PINKSELF
Digital Art
25Q164 - P.S. 164 Queens Valley
Anna Anderson, Teacher
Lisa Liatto, Principal
My persona and identity!
Kimoya Martin, Grade 6
My Strong Jamaican Woman
Pencil, color pencil, marker, watercolor on paper
29Q059 - I.S. 059 Springfield Gardens
Jae Won Chang, Teacher
Kimlyn Greig, Principal
I want my viewers to know who I am when they are looking at my artwork. I think that visual communication with my audience is a privilege for me as an artist.
Giulia Martino, Grade 6
Creativity in Color
Collage with mixed media (construction paper, tissue paper, and photocopied images)
24Q058 - P.S. 58 - The School of Heroes
Mi Won Kim, Teacher
Adelina Tripoli, Principal
I used lots of bright colors to make it feel like summer. I also love music, dance, and performing on a stage. I want to express that joy through my work.
Simrat Nahal, Grade 6
Spiraling Rainbow
Marker
30Q227 - I.S. 227 Louis Armstrong
Danielle Pastore, Teacher
Helen Ponella, Principal
Being an artist changed my life because I got to express myself through artwork during the pandemic.
Angelina Said, Grade 6
My Happy Place
Watercolor and Colored Pencil
27Q042 - P.S./M.S 042 R. Vernam
Sarah Zaborowski, Teacher
Patricia Finn, Principal
My life inspires me with my art. This picture shows me dancing. I've been dancing for about 6 years. That's why I painted this dance studio as my happy place. It reminds me of the Alvin Ailey dance school in Manhattan. I used to go to before the COVID happened.
Joshua Sappleton, Grade 6
Nature and Paradise
Color pencil, pencil on paper
29Q059 - I.S. 059 Springfield Gardens
Jae Won Chang, Teacher
Kimlyn Greig, Principal
Looking at art provides me with an opportunity to exercise my mind, experiences, and self-awareness.
Rayya Seidi, Grade 6
Lost in Shapify Wonderland
Cardboard, pen, tape and crayons
27Q137 - M.S. 137 America's School of Heroes
Lidia Menniti, Teacher
Laura Mastrogiovanni, Principal
The thing that inspires me as an artist is by changing a mistake and make it something better!
Rafael Toro, Grade 6
Found Object Flower Still Life
Found objects, mixed Media
75Q277 - The Riverview School
Raina Panagiotopoulos, Teacher
Annette Beale, Principal
What I try to communicate with my art work is everything I can't say with words. When I was younger, I was diagnosed as a nonverbal child, even though I'm able to speak now, I still have lots of challenges to communication, but Art let's me shine.
James Vento, Grade 6
James V. in Blue
Cardboard, brown paper bag, scissors, glue, sharpie marker, and pastel crayons
27Q137 - M.S. 137 America's School of Heroes
Lidia Menniti, Teacher
Laura Mastrogiovanni, Principal
Art allows me to express myself in a creative way.
Joy Zheng, Grade 6
Culture Collage
Digital - Photopea
25Q237 - I.S. 237
Nenci Kokic, Teacher
Judith Friedman, Principal
Being an artist has made a difference in my life because it changes the way I view the world. Art has made me see things from a different perspective. It has opened my mind to change.Through art, I get to express my thoughts and ideas.
Suliman Abbas, Grade 7
Identity
Cardboard, pencil, colored pencils, markers, and paint
27Q137 - M.S. 137 America's School of Heroes
Lidia Menniti, Teacher
Laura Mastrogiovanni, Principal
Being an artist helps me show the beauty of the unknown worlds and has help me be inspired in other subjects as well, such as for example it gives me hope that I can achieve anything if I put my mind to it!
Sofia Acevedo, Grade 7
My Sneakers
Graphite and colored pencil on paper
28Q896 - Young Women's Leadership School, Queens
Erica Norwood, Teacher
Mala Panday, Principal
When I step into my shoes I feel free.
Alim Abdo, Grade 7
The Real Life Cardboard Human
Cardboard
27Q137 - M.S. 137 America's School of Heroes
Lidia Menniti, Teacher
Laura Mastrogiovanni, Principal
My father in my true inspiration when I am creating a piece of artwork.
Grace Adekoya, Grade 7
Peaces
Acrylic Paint & Google Drawing
27Q042 - P.S./M.S 042 R. Vernam
Sarah Zaborowski, Teacher
Patricia Finn, Principal
I feel like being an artist has made a difference in my life because art is just so calming and sometimes I do art and listen to music to escape reality and all the problems of life.
Denise Annang, Grade 7
Who Denise Is
pastel, marker, color pencil, on paper
29Q059 - I.S. 059 Springfield Gardens
Jae Won Chang, Teacher
Kimlyn Greig, Principal
I think that the most valuable benefit of being an artist is the creative outlet I am given. With my art, I can express my perplexing feelings more openly and with less judgment.
Rafael Bhagwant, Grade 7
#2020
Collage using printed articles and images
27Q137 - M.S. 137 America's School of Heroes
Lidia Menniti, Teacher
Laura Mastrogiovanni, Principal
Being a artist made a difference in my life because it made me be more open to certain ideas and viewpoints.
Emily Chen, Grade 7
Winter Landscape with Deer
Colored Pencil
25Q025 - I.S. 025 Adrien Block
Leslie Jarowey, Teacher
MaryEllen Beirne, Principal
Being an artist has boosted my creativity skills.
Janice Chen, Grade 7
Ojos En Ti
color pencil, markers, gel pen
25Q025 - I.S. 025 Adrien Block
thomas tsamis, Teacher
Mary Ellen Beirne, Principal
Being an artist makes my life feel refreshed since I don't really share my personal experiences and emotions, so I express them by drawing.
Jane Cheng, Grade 7
Into the Woodlands
Colored Pencils
26Q074 - J.H.S. 074 Nathaniel Hawthorne
Andrew Zaben, Teacher
Brandon Contarsy, Principal
Art is not “right” or “wrong” but your artwork is your creation and you have the choice of what you want to express in it and that is the most beautiful part of it.
Tiffany Cheng, Grade 7
Winter Landscape with Barn
Colored Pencil
25Q025 - I.S. 025 Adrien Block
Leslie Jarowey, Teacher
MaryEllen Beirne, Principal
In my artwork, something that I am trying to communicate is how inspiration and the view from our surroundings can inspire us to be more creative.
Tahani Chowdhury, Grade 7
Elements Of Art Tree
Colored Pencils
26Q172 - Irwin Altman Middle School 172
Megan McAllister, Teacher
Jeffrey Slivko, Principal
Art allows me to express myself in a way nothing else can.
Justin Deleon, Grade 7
Rudolfo's Way
Colored Pencils
27Q137 - M.S. 137 America's School of Heroes
Lidia Menniti, Teacher
Laura Mastrogiovanni, Principal
Being an artist has giving me the chance to see lots of things from a different perspective because there’s beauty in the smallest things.
Lavender Dubison, Grade 7
Spirit Animal Collage
Cut paper collage
84Q359 - Academy of the City Charter School
Carla Reyes, Teacher
St. Claire Adriaan, Principal
I spent most of Thanksgiving break finishing up my final collage piece. I was able to get my collage done on time. That was a huge success to me.
Victoria Ford, Grade 7
Freedom
Digital Art - Procreate app
25Q219 - P.S. 219 Paul Klapper
Maria Roccia, Teacher
Fred Wright, Principal
Within every art piece, I strive to influence others by adding a powerful message, whether it’s just a friendly reminder to take care of yourself, or if it’s a big message, such as supporting the BLM Movement or standing up for what you believe in.
Jaynalie Gabriel, Grade 7
Winding Road
Digital Design
29Q116 - P.S./I.S. 116 William C. Hughley
Karen Thomas-Hubela, Teacher
Debra Farrow, Principal
I enjoy using art to express myself.
Melissa Herold, Grade 7
Lost In Winter
Pencil
28Q332 - Redwood Middle School
Melissa Schnepf, Teacher
Tammy Katan Brown, Principal
Being an artist has made a difference in my life because it gives me an opportunity to show creativity in my own special way and allows me to be able to speak up using my artwork.
Shafiqah Hamilton, Grade 7
Night Landscape (Reflection)
Color Pencil & Pencil
28Q332 - Redwood Middle School
Melissa Schnepf, Teacher
Tammy Katan Brown, Principal
Something that inspires me as an artist is music because when I listen to music I can block out everything and focus on art. Using music, while creating my artwork, allows me to have a creative outlet where I can express myself.
Christine Kikulwe, Grade 7
Girl from City
Color pencil on paper
29Q059 - I.S. 059 Springfield Gardens
Jae Won Chang, Teacher
Kimlyn Greig, Principal
Through art, I can express my inner thoughts and feelings without telling. It is like a secret diary of my personal life. Art helps me to be who I am.
Itunuoluwa Kolawole, Grade 7
A Beautiful African Princess
Pencil, crayon, and colored pencil on paper
28Q896 - Young Women's Leadership School, Queens
Erica Norwood, Teacher
Mala Panday, Principal
In this specific artwork, I was trying to communicate how beautiful African culture is. I was making a recreation of a Vermeer painting in my own style. The original artwork was created at a time where you wouldn't really see African culture in general represented in art.
Christine Lam, Grade 7
The Zentangle Owl
Pen and ink
24Q005 - I.S. 5 - The Walter Crowley Intermediate School
Kristy Milazzo, Teacher
Kelly Nepogoda, Principal
Being an artist has made a big difference in my life, I can't explain it, but it's just really awesome!
Kaitlyn Levie, Grade 7
World of Interests
Digital Art
25Q379 - College Point Collaborative
Ilizabeth Levine, Teacher
Renee Klager, Principal
Your feelings and thoughts should be free, instead of keeping them locked up inside of your head. Life is full of problems that we all unfortunately have. Keeping those problems inside, bottled up, can only keep us from those bursts of positivity that can also get thrown into life.
Kaylie Li, Grade 7
Perpetual Motion
Color Pencil
25Q025 - I.S. 025 Adrien Block
Thomas Tsamis, Teacher
Mary Ellen Beirne, Principal
Art allows me to express myself in ways not always possible with words, and it gives me a sense of calm as I work.
Jamie Li, Grade 7
Spheres in Jars
Colored Pencil
25Q025 - I.S. 025 Adrien Block
Leslie Jarowey, Teacher
MaryEllen Beirne, Principal
Being an artist made a difference in my life ever since when I was little. It allowed me to express myself. In art, I could do what I can’t in reality and I was free to create. Even in the bleakest times, art was something that I enjoyed.
Priscilla Lozano, Grade 7
Le Ram
Pen and ink
24Q005 - I.S. 5 - The Walter Crowley Intermediate School
Kristy Milazzo, Teacher
Kelly Nepogoda, Principal
By making art, my life becomes more exciting, knowing the possibilities are endless when drawing.
Ryan Majumdar, Grade 7
Two Point Perspective Structure
Colored Pencils
26Q172 - Irwin Altman Middle School 172
Megan McAllister, Teacher
Jeffrey Slivko, Principal
I can use my imagination and innovation, and apply it to my artwork. Creating artwork like this allows me to focus, and reduce my stress. It allows me to express myself.
Surpreet Multani, Grade 7
The Portrait of Kindness
Collage material, cardboard, paper, and paint
27Q137 - M.S. 137 America's School of Heroes
Lidia Menniti, Teacher
Laura Mastrogiovanni, Principal
Being an artist let me see through different aspects and points of view for different things like artwork.
Mahan Nanandhan, Grade 7
Concentration and Imagination
Collage material, cardboard, white, blue and pink paper
27Q137 - M.S. 137 America's School of Heroes
Lidia Menniti, Teacher
Laura Mastrogiovanni, Principal
Being an artist has had an impact on my life.I am able to express my creativity through visual arts.
HaeWon Noh, Grade 7
Frigid Joy (Winter Scape)
Colored pencil and pastel
25Q025 - I.S. 025 Adrien Block
Thomas Tsamis, Teacher
Mary Ellen Beirne, Principal
When I draw well, it makes me proud and increases my self-esteem.
Ruby Peralte, Grade 7
Daydream
Collage material using cardboard, watercolor, and makeup.
27Q137 - M.S. 137 America's School of Heroes
Lidia Menniti, Teacher
Laura Mastrogiovanni, Principal
When ever I do art it helps me to decompress and relax.When I was dealing with health problems it was hard to walk,go to school,or even do the hobbies I used to enjoy. Creating art was a nice distraction in an area of my life that I had some control in.
Ayla Ramdin, Grade 7
Back Then
#2 pencil, Watercolor paint, Sharpie Marker, White acrylic paint
27Q137 - M.S. 137 America's School of Heroes
Lidia Menniti, Teacher
Laura Mastrogiovanni, Principal
I wanted the artwork to show that some changes are good and for the better.
Renee Ramnarine, Grade 7
Grey Koala
Colored Pencil on black construction paper
27Q137 - M.S. 137 America's School of Heroes
Lidia Menniti, Teacher
Laura Mastrogiovanni, Principal
I am trying to communicate happinesses and determination. This is because if you don’t stay determined you can’t achieve your goal of what you are trying to accomplish. So when someone sees my work I want them to feel the happiness and determination I felt while drawing that piece.
Hassina Ray, Grade 7
Misty Forest
Acrylic Paint
27Q042 - P.S./M.S 042 R. Vernam
Sarah Zaborowski, Teacher
Patricia Finn, Principal
Art helps calm me down and express myself.
Aminah Ray, Grade 7
Remote Vanitas
Watercolor & Colored Pencil
27Q042 - P.S./M.S 042 R. Vernam
Sarah Zaborowski, Teacher
Patricia Finn, Principal
This is what remote learning looked like for me. It was difficult to focus at home because I was distracted with other things. I was getting frustrated because I just wanted it to all come together, but I realized that nothing happens how I want it to all the time.
Abbie Ren, Grade 7
Super Hero
Colored pencil and watercolor on paper
25Q219 - P.S. 219 Paul Klapper
Maria Roccia, Teacher
Fred Wright, Principal
Sending message with my art is important to me. I like to honor female doctors for everything they done in this pandemic.
Anmol Saini, Grade 7
Anzy's Zebangle
pencil and marker on paper
28Q896 - Young Women's Leadership School, Queens
Erica Norwood, Teacher
Mala Panday, Principal
Being an artist helped me express my feelings and thoughts without speaking to the people that are around me and helped send a positive message.
Fariha Tanha, Grade 7
Happy Day
Marker on paper
28Q896 - Young Women's Leadership School, Queens
Erica Norwood, Teacher
Mala Panday, Principal
What I am trying to communicate through my art is a group of friends and family enjoying themselves and the feeling that being around people you love brings a lot of joy.
Tanisha Tazreen, Grade 7
I Am Erased From My Own Existence
Graphite and marker on paper
28Q896 - Young Women's Leadership School, Queens
Erica Norwood, Teacher
Mala Panday, Principal
It made a difference in my life by helping me communicate my emotions when they seem indescribable. Art has helped me get better at just figuring out who I am and what I feel.
Anoint Thampikutty, Grade 7
An Aesthete’s Eudaimonia
#2 pencil, 0.5 mm fine liner, Ohuhu alcohol-based markers, Prismacolor colored pencils, and metallic gel pens on white copy paper
30Q227 - I.S. 227 Louis Armstrong
Danielle Pastore, Teacher
Helen Ponella, Principal
Being an artist has given me a new perspective on life. If I wasn’t an artist, I wouldn’t be as happy as I am today. I feel like I can create anything from my imagination, which gives me the perspective that I can do anything I dream of in life.
Christina Veerasami, Grade 7
Tina
Cardboard, Paint, Glue, and Pencils
27Q137 - M.S. 137 America's School of Heroes
Lidia Menniti, Teacher
Laura Mastrogiovanni, Principal
Being an artist made a difference in my life because before I was always bored and lonely, but now after drawing it made me happier and less alone. I was always interested in drawing when I was small as well, so it has made a difference in my life.
XiZhen Wu, Grade 7
Winter Landscape with Cabin
Colored Pencil
25Q025 - I.S. 025 Adrien Block
Leslie Jarowey, Teacher
MaryEllen Beirne, Principal
Being an artist helped me calm myself whenever I was stressed. Sometimes, I may doodle on a piece of paper whenever I felt overwhelmed or pressured.
Sarah Zhang, Grade 7
Am I Still Dreaming?
Colored Pencils
26Q074 - J.H.S. 074 Nathaniel Hawthorne
Andrew Zaben, Teacher
Brandon Contarsy, Principal
Being an artist has impacted my life by changing how I see things.
Stephanie Alas, Grade 8
Fantasy Eye
Pencil and colored pencil
25Q379 - College Point Collaborative
Ilizabeth Levine, Teacher
Renee Klager, Principal
Being an artist has made a huge difference in my life, one of the reasons being is that it really calms me down and relaxes me. I personally get really anxious and drawing just helps me disconnect from what's around me and be in my own little world.
ANTHONY ACEVEDO, Grade 8
Black Lives Matter
Marker and crayon
30Q127 - P.S. 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School
Catherine Zarate, Teacher
Evita Sanabria, Principal
In my BLM art work I am trying to show that Black Lives Matter. I am trying to show that people need to respect the black community.
Alexa Calampiano, Grade 8
Found Objects
Pencil
27Q137 - M.S. 137 America's School of Heroes
Rose Aranya, Teacher
Laura Mastrogiovanni, Principal
I want to show how much I have improved in my drawing from direct observation skills and that I am a better artist than I think I am.
Jashlyn Canela, Grade 8
Places I Call Home
Cardboard, Tempera Paint, Hot Glue
27Q202 - J.H.S. 202 Robert H. Goddard
Ivana Ng-Koubek, Teacher
William Fitzgerald, Principal
Being an artist has made a difference in my life because it gives me a voice.
Grace Cannizzaro, Grade 8
Dragon Zentangle
Pen and Ink
26Q172 - Irwin Altman Middle School 172
Megan McAllister, Teacher
Jeffrey Slivko, Principal
Art has helped me learn to take on challenges and strive for success.
Joselyn Chimbo, Grade 8
Inspired by The Kiss
Pencil, colored pencil,micro pen
30Q227 - I.S. 227 Louis Armstrong
Nancy Klein, Teacher
Helen Ponella, Principal
What inspires me as an artist is being able to progress if I practice enough because I want to be the best that I can.As a little kid I was be surrounded by my family’s rich-culture with their foods and songs which have inspired me to draw.
Leah Chu, Grade 8
Sotoori Hime
Pen and colored pencil
25Q164 - P.S. 164 Queens Valley
Anna Anderson, Teacher
lisa liatto, Principal
Making art gives me a sense of achievement. Patterns and colors inspire me as an artist. I’m also inspired by Japanese culture and art.
Sophia Cruz, Grade 8
Brother in Space
Digital
25Q164 - P.S. 164 Queens Valley
Anna Anderson, Teacher
lisa liatto, Principal
Originally when in Bermuda I found an old picture of my brother sipping on tea. This picture inspired me to create. When creating I wanted to show my own personality along with my brother’s by adding space details along with solar glasses!
Abdul Daraman, Grade 8
Flamingo Fiesta
Colored pencil
26Q172 - Irwin Altman Middle School 172
Megan McAllister, Teacher
Jeffrey Slivko, Principal
Being an artist has made a difference in my life because everytime I put my pencil down on a piece of paper, it’s like I’m entering my own world.
Hema David, Grade 8
The Enchanted Aquarium Structure
Colored pencil
26Q172 - Irwin Altman Middle School 172
Megan McAllister, Teacher
Jeffrey Slivko, Principal
Through art I have also seen myself thinking more deliberately.
Ice Ice Baby.movKenzi DeJesus, Grade 8
Ice Ice Baby
Video
24Q049 - P.S. 049 Dorothy Bonawit Kole
Magali Ortiz, Teacher
Thomas Carty, Principal
The most challenging part was coming up with a unique idea.
Ekjot Dulku, Grade 8
The Faces Of A Tree
Colored pencils
26Q172 - Irwin Altman Middle School 172
Megan McAllister, Teacher
Jeffrey Slivko, Principal
As an artist my teacher and family inspire me. When drawing, my teacher continuously gives me inspiration. She shows me her own artwork and encourages me to make my artwork even better.
Muna Faruqi, Grade 8
Morpheus
Digital Drawing
24Q119 - P.S./I.S. 119 The Glendale
Laura Klein, Teacher
Asia Robinson-Etkins, Principal
Art allows me to share my ideas and my thoughts the best that I can. My art feels personalized and allows me to depict and illustrate my ideas.
Nicholas Foh, Grade 8
Keep Your Eye on the Ball
Markers
26Q074 - J.H.S. 074 Nathaniel Hawthorne
Andrew Zaben, Teacher
Brandon Contarsy, Principal
The art piece was to convey movement, I practiced many sketches that showed motion. I took multiple attempts drawing people in motion like an individual swinging their legs, someone jumping, and a person running. I noticed that all the attributes of these actions matched my favorite sport, tennis.
Buncay Freddy, Grade 8
The Influence of Art
Collage, newspaper and markers
30Q127 - P.S. 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School
Catherine Zarate, Teacher
Evita Sanabria, Principal
I want my artwork to bring all people together. My cubist artwork was made to show everyone.
Nathan Ganga, Grade 8
Identity
Digital
27Q297 - Hawtree Creek Middle School
Katie McCurry, Teacher
Maureen Hussey, Principal
What inspires me as an artist is the finished art piece because I know when you put time and effort in art products it comes out great. I feel proud of myself when I put in hard work.
Kelis Garland, Grade 8
Sunny Scenery (Dreamy Beach Scenery)
Colored pencil and marker
28Q332 - Redwood Middle School
Melissa Schnepf, Teacher
Tammy Katan Brown, Principal
Something that inspires me as an artist is the everyday art I see in my city and how creative people can be with minimal materials. For example, I am often inspired by artists who use recycled materials to make beautiful art sculptures.
Jason Hardowar, Grade 8
Boxing Ring
Found objects, paper, cardboard
27Q297 - Hawtree Creek Middle School
Katie McCurry, Teacher
Maureen Hussey, Principal
Being an artist has changed a lot of my perspective of things. For example, it has made me become more of a creative person. Not only in art but in other things I do. It also helped me become brave to try new things in art and in life.
Adriana Harilall, Grade 8
Learning in Minimal
Found Objects
27Q297 - Hawtree Creek Middle School
Katie McCurry, Teacher
Maureen Hussey, Principal
Being able to express and communicate with others inspires me as an artist because I'm able to reveal my thoughts and affection without having a conversation.
Jamie Hernandez, Grade 8
Jamie Hernandez's Graphite Face (Self-portrait)
Paper and pencil
30Q227 - I.S. 227 Louis Armstrong
Nancy Klein, Teacher
Helen Ponella, Principal
Being an artist has made me think more creatively, and it helped me find my own world in my art.
Letoya Herring, Grade 8
Tree of Every Color
Acrylic Paint
27Q042 - P.S./M.S 042 R. Vernam
Sarah Zaborowski, Teacher
Patricia Finn, Principal
What inspires me as an artist is art itself and the art created by other artists. I like to try out new techniques.
Agamjot Kaur, Grade 8
Different But, Together
Colored Pencils
26Q172 - Irwin Altman Middle School 172
Megan McAllister, Teacher
Jeffrey Slivko, Principal
With art, I can express my feelings in any way that I’d please, and this feeling of freedom provokes a positive, optimistic perspective in me throughout my life. It has been easier for me to communicate with others positively.
Nyomi Le, Grade 8
Crystal Wolf
Coloring pencils and graphite.
24Q102 - P.S. 102 Bayview
Adela Leibowitz, Teacher
Catherine Weinstein, Principal
Art gave me a way to express my feelings freely without having to worry about pleasing others.
Xavier Lin, Grade 8
The Elements of the Universe
Colored pencils
26Q172 - Irwin Altman Middle School 172
Megan McAllister, Teacher
Jeffrey Slivko, Principal
Being an artist made a difference to my life by getting me to realize something I was actually good and capable at. It taught me how shadows and textures are shaped when describing and observing a picture.
Vidhi Mehtaji, Grade 8
Surreal Illustration
Ebony pencil
26Q172 - Irwin Altman Middle School 172
Heather Krumholz, Teacher
Jeffrey Slivko, Principal
Everyone in the world has been impacted by the pandemic. In my artwork, the snake represents COVID-19’s inability to have mercy on the the lives of several innocent people. The DNA strands in the background represent the numerous amount of lives that have been lost due to this pandemic.
Jennifer Monegro, Grade 8
A Red Piece Of Cake
Acrylic Paint
29Q116 - P.S./I.S. 116 William C. Hughley
Karen Thomas-Hubela, Teacher
Debra Farrow, Principal
My teacher inspires me to draw and paint. One of my favorite things in life is painting.
Emerald Moses, Grade 8
My Emerald Still Life
Graphite pencil
27Q137 - M.S. 137 America's School of Heroes
Rose Aranya, Teacher
Laura Mastrogiovanni, Principal
In art if I do make a mistake on paper I can still fix it. What matters most is acknowledging where you went wrong and then making it right.
Daler Muradov, Grade 8
Kamala Harris portrait
Graphite Pencil
30Q227 - I.S. 227 Louis Armstrong
Nancy Klein, Teacher
Helen Ponella, Principal
Art has helped me get calm when I am burdened by the stresses of life.
Nadia Naborczyk, Grade 8
Night of the Day
Cardboard, Tempera, Hot Glue
27Q202 - J.H.S. 202 Robert H. Goddard
Ivana Ng-Koubek, Teacher
William Fitzgerald, Principal
Being an artist makes a difference in my life because it helps me express my feelings in a different way. I can put my emotions on paper instead of showing them.
Aileen Penaloza Altamirano, Grade 8
My Faberge' Design
Markers
30Q127 - P.S. 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School
Catherine Zarate, Teacher
Evita Sanabria, Principal
Something that inspired me has to be my art teacher and seeing how I’m improving in my art.
Lenique Philip, Grade 8
You and Your Mask
Pencil
27Q318 - Waterside School For Leadership
Krystle DeMartino, Teacher
Linda Munro, Principal
I am trying to communicate change and awareness, so people can be considerate about how they live their lives, and have empathy towards others.
Lenique Philip, Grade 8
You and Your Mask
Pencil
27Q318 - Waterside School For Leadership
Krystle DeMartino, Teacher
Linda Munro, Principal
I am trying to communicate change and awareness, so people can be considerate about how they live their lives, and have empathy towards others.
Shania Premchand, Grade 8
Beach Heaven
Colored Pencil
28Q332 - Redwood Middle School
Melissa Schnepf, Teacher
Tammy Katan Brown, Principal
Being an artist has made a difference in my life because it is something that I enjoy doing and it allows me to be creative.
Leah Reginald, Grade 8
Michael Craig-Martin-Inspired Contour Line Art
Marker and Acrylic
27Q124 - P.S. 124 Osmond A Church
Han-Ching Lin, Teacher
Maritza Williams Jones, Principal
I try to include things that are happening in the present world. In my painting, I showed medical-based items because covid-19 is the #1 event going on in the world and I want to honor medical workers for working during this horrible virus to take care of the sick.
Victoria Rios, Grade 8
School's Daily Routine
Marker and Watercolor
27Q124 - P.S. 124 Osmond A Church
Han-Ching Lin, Teacher
Maritza Williams Jones, Principal
What inspires me as an artist is going to art museums, on summer vacations, or even looking at old artifacts. Most importantly, my thoughts reflect on my artwork. I think a lot and sometimes murmur to myself, especially throughout these days in which I don't really communicate with my friends.
Amelia Setiawan, Grade 8
The Four Friends
Pencil on paper
24Q102 - P.S. 102 Bayview
Adela Leibowitz, Teacher
Catherine Weinstein, Principal
What inspires me as an artist is seeing other people's art.
Karamjot Singh, Grade 8
Whale Tangled In Shadows
Pen and ink
26Q172 - Irwin Altman Middle School 172
Megan McAllister, Teacher
Jeffrey Slivko, Principal
What I’m trying to communicate in my artwork is to express the environment itself which is the ocean as the blue whale symbolizes the ocean. I chose a blue whale because of its shy and timid nature as it expresses how many people might feel including me.
Alex Tepale, Grade 8
The Colored Landscape
Cardboard, Tempera Paint, Hot Glue
27Q202 - J.H.S. 202 Robert H. Goddard
Ivana Ng-Koubek, Teacher
William Fitzgerald, Principal
In my work I made a landscape out of cardboard. Cardboard is recyclable and I believe we should all try to help the Earth.
Nuzhat Tuba, Grade 8
CyberPunk Persona
Digital Art
27Q297 - Hawtree Creek Middle School
katie mccurry, Teacher
maureen hussey, Principal
Being an artist has made me more creative and more of an organized person. It has given me confidence because my classmates compliment my artwork.
Crystal Villalva-Saldana, Grade 8
My Kite Design
Construction paper, magazine and marker
30Q127 - P.S. 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School
Catherine Zarate, Teacher
Evita Sanabria, Principal
Something that inspires me as an artist is my family and memories that I have with my family. I treasure every moment I have with my family. My fashionable sister gives me ideas and helps me think about ideas and lets me use her art stuff for my homework.
Ice Cream You Scream.movSarah Yaguda, Grade 8
Ice Cream You Scream
Video
24Q049 - P.S. 049 Dorothy Bonawit Kole
Magali Ortiz, Teacher
Thomas Carty, Principal
I feel successful because I created a moving image using the “rules of animation” we learned in class. I enjoyed coloring all of the frames, seeing the finished product, and how it flowed so nicely.
Juniper Yao, Grade 8
View From Above
Graphite on paper
24Q102 - P.S. 102 Bayview
Adela Leibowitz, Teacher
Catherine Weinstein, Principal
Not everyone sees things the same way, and I guess this piece of work is based on some designs I've imagined.
Emma Yassin, Grade 8
The Tree of Elements
Colored pencils
26Q172 - Irwin Altman Middle School 172
Megan McAllister, Teacher
Jeffrey Slivko, Principal
Most of my inspiration as an artist comes from past artist techniques themselves. In the line portion of drawing, I took inspiration from Van Gough's starry night. I based the colorful swirls and patterns off of these seen in the sky of his painting.
Ming Yu, Grade 8
From Observation
Soft charcoal pencil
30Q111 - P.S. 111 Jacob Blackwell
Edward Iverson, Teacher
Dionne Jaggon, Principal
Art can be easy and hard for me. My teacher, Mr. Iverson, guides me to try new materials and art projects and through this I learn new skills.
Felix Zhang, Grade 8
NanaKitsu
Mixed Media
26Q216 - J.H.S. 216 George J. Ryan
Jennifer Merdjan, Teacher
Daphne Myles VanDorn, Principal
Giving people the chance to see the world through my eyes and a view of my ever-changing perspectives and seeing how they react really makes my art so much more enjoyable.
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