9TH GRADE - 12TH GRADE
Sagda Ahmed, Grade 9
Rainbow Vision
Digital Photograph
28Q325 - Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Bethany Trust, Teacher
Raquel Nolasco, Principal
The pretty things in life should be appreciated no matter how small or ordinary they are.
Erica Ajpacaja Yax, Grade 9
Kalopsia
Digital Cyanotype
28Q325 - Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Bethany Trust, Teacher
Raquel Nolasco, Principal
Something that inspires me as an artist is seeing other people do art. I enjoy seeing the way that their art progresses over time and then thinking about how my art could also change and become something even better.
Marc Xavier Antoine, Grade 9
Separated by COVID
Digital Photograph
28Q325 - Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Bethany Trust, Teacher
Raquel Nolasco, Principal
Being an artist in my life makes a difference because I am able to take photos and edit them to make them better.
Dontrielle Anthony, Grade 9
Pieces of Me
Ball Point Pen and collaged paper
29Q265 - Excelsior Preparatory High School
Geri Smath, Teacher
Lilly Lucas, Principal
Nothing really inspires me as a artist (except of course Vincent Van Gogh). When I do draw it just randomly pops up in my head. It could take days, weeks, months, and even years before my next drawing.
Anita Banford, Grade 9
Through the Magical Book
Digital Photograph
28Q325 - Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Bethany Trust, Teacher
Raquel Nolasco, Principal
Being an artist has impacted my life in different ways. It showed me that you don't need just a camera and flash to make art. It teaches me that art is everywhere you just need to look in a different perspective.
Brianna Blair, Grade 9
Symbolic Self-Portrait
Pencil and Colored pencil
29Q265 - Excelsior Preparatory High School
Geri Smath, Teacher
Lilly Lucas, Principal
By being able to express how I see certain things compared to other people perspectives.
Sabra Carter, Grade 9
Colors
Digital Drawing
29Q498 - Humanities & Arts Magnet High School
Jane Judson, Teacher
Kayode Ayetiwa, Principal
Through making art, I am able to express myself and to make work that brings joy to others.
Ellison Daone, Grade 9
Prisms of Color
Collage
25Q525 - Townsend Harris High School
Margherita Wischerth, Teacher
Brian Condon, Principal
Being an artist has been at the center of my life for many years, I wouldn't be complete without it.
Neya Devlin, Grade 9
Melanin Vision
Digital Photograph
28Q325 - Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Bethany Trust, Teacher
Raquel Nolasco, Principal
Being an artist has made a difference in my life by showing what I’m capable of doing and showing off the skills I have learned.
Fabrice Dorfeuille, Grade 9
Textured Landscape
Pencil
29Q265 - Excelsior Preparatory High School
Geri Smath, Teacher
Lilly Lucas, Principal
Imagination and observation are the mains things that inspires me as an artist.
Genesis Edwards, Grade 9
Melancholy
Digital Drawing
29Q498 - Humanities & Arts Magnet High School
Jane Judson, Teacher
Kayode Ayetiwa, Principal
Being that I am not verbally outspoken, I am able to share my voice through my work. In recent years, art has given me a reason to continue to work hard and persevere through rough times.
Braylin Espinal, Grade 9
Me the Kool Artist
Tempera paint and black sharpie marker
75Q811 - P.S. Q811
Alice Anasa, Teacher
Nicole Avila, Principal
I love to learn about young kool artists like Jean Michel Basquiat. I want to learn from them and do my own stuff too.
Hadiyah Faraz, Grade 9
Sunset Star
Digital Art
28Q690 - High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Stefanie Abbey, Teacher
Laura VanDeren, Principal
Being an artist has awakened a sense of creativity in me and made me more joyful as a person.
Tiy Glover, Grade 9
Light Out of the Blues (Behind the Mask)
Digital Photograph
28Q325 - Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Bethany Trust, Teacher
Raquel Nolasco, Principal
I am mostly inspired by the people around me.
Solimar Jeudy, Grade 9
Chair Still Life
Pencil and Ball Point Pen
29Q265 - Excelsior Preparatory High School
Geri Smath, Teacher
Lilly Lucas, Principal
It has opened my eyes to seeing/imagining art everywhere.
Tanvir Kaur, Grade 9
Dual-Identity
Digital Photograph
28Q325 - Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Bethany Trust, Teacher
Raquel Nolasco, Principal
People share a common language through art and understand each other when there aren’t enough words.
Zoe Koo, Grade 9
A Girl With Glasses and Brown Hair
mixed media collage
24Q299 - Bard High School Early College Queens
Mary Jo Lombardo, Teacher
Valeri Thomson, Principal
Music and personal interests are the leading things that inspire me as an artist. As simple as a song from my favorite band, or favorite piece of clothing can inspire me to branch out to create something new.
Princess Alecks Lim, Grade 9
Three Colored Cranes
Digital Photograph
28Q325 - Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Bethany Trust, Teacher
Raquel Nolasco, Principal
Through imagination and getting good lighting and angles you can create beautiful photos.
Rachel Lu, Grade 9
Covid-19 & the Future
Digital
26Q430 - Francis Lewis High School
Rosa Paredes, Teacher
David Marmor, Principal
I am trying to communicate how we are still going through Covid-19. The left represents us now and the right shows what life would be like in the future. I hope to remind others that we must work together to end this pandemic as soon as possible.
Yumi Lu, Grade 9
Mother's Vanity
Colored pencils
26Q495 - Bayside High School
Karen Assel, Teacher
Michael Athy, Principal
Being an artist has made a difference in my life by making me more observant of my surroundings, more eager to learn, and more patient with the things that happen in my life.
Yuki Lu, Grade 9
Going to Grandma's House
Graphite on paper
26Q495 - Bayside High School
Karen Assel, Teacher
Michael Athy, Principal
When I’m feeling down, I channel out negative feelings by doodling and drawing.
MD (Tasin) Mahmud, Grade 9
With Nature
Digital Photograph
28Q325 - Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Bethany Trust, Teacher
Raquel Nolasco, Principal
Being an artist has helped me express myself the way I want. It gives me more control over how people see me and expresses how I see the world.
Insiya Mamun, Grade 9
A Riot of Colours
Digital Illustration
28Q325 - Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Bethany Trust, Teacher
Raquel Nolasco, Principal
All of the possible existing colours inspire me as an artist. Colours enhance emotions and create mood.
Rivanny Martinez, Grade 9
Hidden Goddess
Digital Photograph
28Q325 - Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Bethany Trust, Teacher
Raquel Nolasco, Principal
Growing up hasn’t been easy and art has helped me along the way.
Alexis Matias, Grade 9
Absolem
Digital Photograph
28Q325 - Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Bethany Trust, Teacher
Raquel Nolasco, Principal
What inspires me is Nature. It inspires me because it is so beautiful. Nature is a variety of things. From animals to bugs to plants. It's beautiful how nature is constantly changing. Nature thrives and gets along with every type of nature. People can really learn a lot from nature.
Amjad Othman, Grade 9
Self Love (This is Me)
Digital Illustration
28Q325 - Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Bethany Trust, Teacher
Raquel Nolasco, Principal
I am trying to communicate self love in my photo both with my photo and the words.
Dominick Peart, Grade 9
Fruit
Digital Illustration
27Q308 - Robert H. Goddard High School of Communication Arts and Technology
Jill Hart, Teacher
Joseph Birgeles, Principal
I try to communicate a lot of different things in my art but one constant is hiding some sort of positive meaning in the illustrations.
Matias Perez, Grade 9
Matias in the USA
acrylic on canvas with collage in repeated pattern
75Q752 - Queens Transition Center
Stacey Williams, Teacher
Fritzy Sannon Brown, Principal
Kehinde Wiley is the best!
Stacey Rodriguez, Grade 9
Anna
Acrylic Paint
75Q721 - John F. Kennedy Jr. School
Nitza Tomlinson, Teacher
Henry Renelus, Principal
Drawing is one of my hobbies and passions. It makes me feel energetic and calm.
Arjun Saha, Grade 9
Sabertooth Tiger
Digital Art
28Q690 - High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Stefanie Abbey, Teacher
Laura VanDeren, Principal
Being an artist made a difference in my life by helping me be creative.
Jada (Jordyn) Sallet, Grade 9
De-Pressed
Digital Photograph and Illustration
28Q325 - Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Bethany Trust, Teacher
Raquel Nolasco, Principal
My mom inspires me to be an artist. She is a graphic designer and ever since I was little I've wanted to follow in her creative footsteps. She shows me a lot of her artwork form when she was in school and she has a degree in photography.
MD Shamin Sarker, Grade 9
Snowtych (2 Ghost Eye)
Digital Photograph and Illustration
28Q325 - Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Bethany Trust, Teacher
Raquel Nolasco, Principal
Being an artist has made a difference in my life by by allowing me to share my feelings, experiences, and my interests.
Deanna Singh, Grade 9
The Eyes of the City (The Light in the Dark)
Digital Photograph
28Q325 - Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Bethany Trust, Teacher
Raquel Nolasco, Principal
Something that inspires me as an artist is nature and the city. There is so much to be seen here and so much changes in a very short amount of time.
Tristen Marcus Sykes, Grade 9
The Cake Fest
Digital Photograph
28Q325 - Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Bethany Trust, Teacher
Raquel Nolasco, Principal
What inspires me to be an artist is thatt it can be hard if you don’t know what you are doing but now I have a little experience because of the photography class so it isn’t hard anymore.
Ahnaf Tahmid, Grade 9
Leaf Dish
clay, paint
75Q752 - Queens Transition Center
Stacey Williams, Teacher
Fritzy Sannon Brown, Principal
If I can't make art, I feel like something is missing. Art is the bright spot of my day.
Jemal Thornhill, Grade 9
Red Sun
Digital Art
28Q690 - High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Stefanie Abbey, Teacher
Laura VanDeren, Principal
It has made a difference in my life because it made me see things from a different perspective and allows me to be more creative.
Schmeiderlyn Ulysse, Grade 9
My Eye
Pencil
29Q265 - Excelsior Preparatory High School
Geri Smath, Teacher
Lilly Lucas, Principal
Things that inspire me as an artist include nature (relaxing/sitting in silence/taking it all in), the ones who support me, and the idea of becoming wiser and I continue to grow with my work.
Jia Mei Yang, Grade 9
BHM: Legacy of a Champion (Kobe Bryant)
Digital
26Q430 - Francis Lewis High School
Rosa Paredes, Teacher
David Marmor, Principal
I'm trying to communicate that even though some things or people are gone forever, they still leave a mark behind of their existence.
Aisel Aguilera Rodriguez, Grade 10
Unity In Difference
Digital Drawing
24Q296 - Pan American International High School
Rachel Cabrera, Teacher
George Badia, Principal
Art is my passion. It is the subject that makes me the most motivated to come to school every day.
Muntasir Ahmed, Grade 10
Monster Phone
Pen and ink
27Q308 - Robert H. Goddard High School of Communication Arts and Technology
Jill Hart, Teacher
Joseph Birgeles, Principal
I guess you don't have to stick to one type of art style.
Madeline Angamarca, Grade 10
3D Interior
Digital
24Q550 - High School for Arts and Business
Allison Kuver, Teacher
Ana Zambrano-Burakov, Principal
I just really express myself in my artwork.
Sara Barrientos, Grade 10
Flower Experiment
Colored Pencil
24Q600 - Queens Technical High School
Sharon Volpe, Teacher
Melissa Burg, Principal
Looking at pieces of artwork from other artists may also spark a light bulb in my head as well.
Gliding.mp4Jeremy Boiko, Grade 10
Gliding
Video
75Q721 - John F. Kennedy Jr. School
Nitza Tomlinson, Teacher
Henry Renelus, Principal
Drawing and coloring inspires me.
Bianca Brown, Grade 10
Friends
colored pencil and chalk
75Q256 - P.S. Q256
Nina Toback, Teacher
Robert Lopez, Principal
I always draw so much. I draw all of the time because I love it. It makes me feel calm.
Ibrahima Camara, Grade 10
Harriet Tubman Series #5 Harriet the Union Army Spy
fabric with pom poms featuring a hand painted portrait of Harriet Tubman
75Q752 - Queens Transition Center
Stacey Williams, Teacher
Fritzy Sannon Brown, Principal
Harriet Tubman was a military leader. She fought for American freedom. I want others to be proud and to stand up for what is right!
Noe Carrasco, Grade 10
Black King
Colored pencil
24Q600 - Queens Technical High School
Sharon Volpe, Teacher
Melissa Burg, Principal
I am always drawing in my sketchbook. I am usually inspired by popular culture and comics like Marvel.
Gowun Choi, Grade 10
Write On NY Logo Design for Contest
Digital Design
26Q430 - Francis Lewis High School
Amrita Durga, Teacher
David Marmor, Principal
Being an artist has transformed my life with a lot of imagination and creativity.
Washington Daquilema, Grade 10
Tapped
Digital Drawing
24Q296 - Pan American International High School
Rachel Cabrera, Teacher
George Badia, Principal
The reflection of light on a surface of a space I use everyday can be just as beautiful as a complex landscape of a foreign land.
Brionna Donovan, Grade 10
Still Life Self Portrait
Digital Photo
29Q326 - Cambria Heights Academy
Kristen O'Brien, Teacher
Melissa Menake, Principal
Throughout life anything is possible if you just try and put your mind towards it.
Lindsay Espana, Grade 10
In Your Hands
Digital Illustration
28Q325 - Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Bethany Trust, Teacher
Raquel Nolasco, Principal
I wanted to communicate the feeling of holding something near and dear to you, just having that warm feeling of love and admiration.
Megan Eng, Grade 10
Black is Beautiful Poster
Digital Art
26Q430 - Francis Lewis High School
Amrita Durga, Teacher
David Marmor, Principal
I wanted my artwork to communicate how beautiful and valuable black lives are.
Lindsay Espana, Grade 10
In Your Hands
Digital Illustration
28Q325 - Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Bethany Trust, Teacher
Raquel Nolasco, Principal
I wanted to communicate the feeling of holding something near and dear to you, just having that warm feeling of love and admiration.
Among Us in Space.mp4Diego Flores, Grade 10
Among Us in Space
Video
75Q721 - John F. Kennedy Jr. School
Nitza Tomlinson, Teacher
Henry Renelus, Principal
I am trying to communicate my feelings of excitement.
Hemlata Gocool, Grade 10
Jewel Blossom
Digital Photograph
28Q325 - Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Bethany Trust, Teacher
Raquel Nolasco, Principal
I have and am learning to view things differently from the initial impression I had of it.
Abigail Goldberg, Grade 10
Relaxation
Acrylic Paint on Canvas
28Q325 - Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Bethany Trust, Teacher
Raquel Nolasco, Principal
With art, I like to capture life through my eyes.
Jamar Gomez, Grade 10
Photo Sculpture
Digital Photo
29Q326 - Cambria Heights Academy
Kristen O'Brien, Teacher
Melissa Menake, Principal
I’ve seen many different pieces of art that were really nice, and while I may not be as good as them, I don’t doubt that I can continue to get better.
Samiha Haque, Grade 10
My Business Card
Digital
26Q430 - Francis Lewis High School
Rosa Paredes, Teacher
David Marmor, Principal
With this specific piece I tried to promote something, part of my culture.
Melanie Hernandez, Grade 10
3D Interior Design
Digital Art
24Q550 - High School for Arts and Business
Allison Kuver, Teacher
Ana Zambrano-Burakov, Principal
Art has shown me how I can be creative and express myself in ways I didn’t know how to before.
Dawn Jin, Grade 10
Jin
color pencil and markers
26Q415 - Benjamin N. Cardozo High School
Kim Salisbury, Teacher
Meagan Colby, Principal
My culture and experiences in life inspires me as an artist because you can’t predict life. You don’t know your future and you can’t change your past. What you can do is learn from your past and make a change and celebrate your heritage and culture.
Makayla Joseph, Grade 10
Behind the Smile (Secretly unknown)
Pencil on paper
28Q325 - Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Bethany Trust, Teacher
Raquel Nolasco, Principal
Since I have became an artist, it has made a difference in my life by allowing me to express myself freely through the artwork that I bring forth for others to see.
Nicholas Kruger, Grade 10
Spongebob
Marker
75Q721 - John F. Kennedy Jr. School
Nitza Tomlinson, Teacher
Henry Renelus, Principal
My artworks communicate these animated characters from TV shows, characteristics, famous movie stars, friends, legendary celebrities, music, Facebook, TikTok, et cetera, and more.
Genesis Lazo, Grade 10
Creativity is Freeing
Colored pencil
24Q600 - Queens Technical High School
Sharon Volpe, Teacher
Melissa Burg, Principal
What I’m trying to express in my art is a touch of realism mixed with the character design I can originally make from my imagination.
Aaliyah Lewis, Grade 10
Color Phases of Emotions
Oil pastel
28Q325 - Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Bethany Trust, Teacher
Raquel Nolasco, Principal
As an artist, everything inspires me. Everywhere I go, I see art.
Damaris Llenera, Grade 10
My Life as an Abstract Puzzle
Colored pencil on paper
27Q475 - Richmond Hill High School
Kim Sheridan, Teacher
Neil Ganesh, Principal
Art has made me have confidence in myself, to believe and know that I can do what I propose in my own life.
Jeremiah Matias, Grade 10
People Twist Knots
Plastic binder spines, paper, spray paint
75Q752 - Queens Transition Center
Stacey Williams, Teacher
Fritzy Sannon Brown, Principal
Art is about ideas and people. I want people to know that I have ideas, too.
Jennifer Mendy, Grade 10
Purple Sun Rays
Digital Art
28Q690 - High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Stefanie Abbey, Teacher
Laura VanDeren, Principal
Being an artist has made a difference in my life by giving me a way to find relaxation in another way besides sleeping. Especially during quarantine.
Haein Noh, Grade 10
Photo Retouch
Digital
26Q430 - Francis Lewis High School
Rosa Paredes, Teacher
David Marmor, Principal
When I draw, I become mentally relaxed and can get more creative.
Ciara Osoba, Grade 10
Lotus Flower Bomb
Digital Art
28Q690 - High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Stefanie Abbey, Teacher
Laura VanDeren, Principal
While doing the artwork I always just say trust the process even when it's not going as planned.
Alex Pedraza, Grade 10
Love Matrix
Acrylic painted rope on canvas
75Q752 - Queens Transition Center
Stacey Williams, Teacher
Fritzy Sannon, Principal
I just got a job in a restaurant. I see how good food is like art. People enjoy eating in the place where I work. I think art is like good food. Art is made with love.
Angela Pilny, Grade 10
Social Justice Collage for Ocean Pollution
Digital Photo
29Q326 - Cambria Heights Academy
Kristen O'Brien, Teacher
Melissa Menake, Principal
Current political and social conflicts inspire me to create art.
Daisy Ramos Plata, Grade 10
Where the Light Reaches
Colored Pencil, Acrylic and Watercolor Paint
28Q325 - Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Bethany Trust, Teacher
Raquel Nolasco, Principal
I have always been someone who has always kept the inner workings and troubles to myself. Art has allowed me to keep those thoughts at bay. Instead of constantly worrying over big and small problems, I can escape that pressure and dwell on the small details of life.
Jonathan Rampagoa, Grade 10
Homage of A Hero Ancestor
Marker
24Q299 - Bard High School Early College Queens
Mary Jo Lombardo, Teacher
Valeri Thomson, Principal
Being involved in artistry, it has impacted my life through shifting the meaning of culture. It's confined in the origins of interest and intention in mind. The art's supposed to convey and move the impression of human thinking and perception, therefore honoring homage to my ancestors is my piece's theme.
Cristal Rollins, Grade 10
Colors in my Dream
Colored Pencil
28Q690 - High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Stefanie Abbey, Teacher
Laura VanDeren, Principal
The ability to create art makes me feel better about myself because it reminds me that there are things I CAN do.
Marguerite Saint Vil Noel, Grade 10
Predator or Prey?
Digital Drawing
29Q498 - Humanities & Arts Magnet High School
Jane Judson, Teacher
Kayode Ayetiwa, Principal
As a child born in Haiti, I grew up in a country where I didn’t know the language and struggled with expressing my emotions. I soon realized that art gave me a way to work through these feelings and to have my own voice.
Emily Sanchez, Grade 10
Tower of Girl Power
Painted cardboard
75Q752 - Queens Transition Center
Stacey Williams, Teacher
Fritzy Sannon Brown, Principal
I like painting because it helps me concentrate. Artists have to be focused.
Alesha Shadmani, Grade 10
Are You My Mother?
Paper, toothpicks, markers
30Q555 - Newcomers High School
Andrea Petersen, Teacher
Liliam Katcher, Principal
I really don't know why I see things in a different way from other people. For example, in my backyard, I saw some pebbles in the soil that nobody had noticed or known. After 2 hours of hard work, I made a fairy house by using those pebbles. I believe in recycling and using things. So, mainly what I see or observe, it inspires me as an artist.
William Stoute, Grade 10
Alma Thomas went to Space
Mixed media pigment on board
75Q752 - Queens Transition Center
Stacey Williams, Teacher
Fritzy Sannon Brown, Principal
Alma Thomas thought about color and how colors look together. I think my colors look wonderful together.
Eliana Tlachino, Grade 10
Eli's Mind
Colored Pencil
28Q690 - High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Stefanie Abbey, Teacher
Laura VanDeren, Principal
It reminded me of when I dreamt about animals getting along and everyone being happy.
Ziyan Tung, Grade 10
The 4th Cycle
Digital Art / Graphic Arts
25Q281 - East-West School of International Studies
Gabrielle Schulman, Teacher
Anthony Cromer, Principal
This practice becomes philosophy, one that fascinates me because there are multiple solutions to every problem.
Naijhamir Turnbull, Grade 10
Came Through
Acrylic on canvas with collage in repeat pattern
75Q752 - Queens Transition Center
Stacey Williams, Teacher
Fritzy Sannon Brown, Principal
I think about nature, about my family, and the whole world. I try to be there for others. Art is one way to do that.
Abigail Wallace, Grade 10
Abigail's Lifestyle
Digital Photo
29Q326 - Cambria Heights Academy
Kristen O'Brien, Teacher
Melissa Menake, Principal
I am trying to show who the real me is.
Sanye Wangmo, Grade 10
BANANAS!
Colored pencil
30Q445 - William Cullen Bryant High School
Gail Meirovitch, Teacher
Namita Dwarka, Principal
As an artist, I've been more innovative, experimental, and open-minded.
Shaheem Williams, Grade 10
I am Human Too
Digital Photo Collage
29Q326 - Cambria Heights Academy
Kristen O'Brien, Teacher
Melissa Menake, Principal
Individuals throughout society see race as a threat and as a result there have been countless victims of racial injustice.
Ashley Wong, Grade 10
Barack Obama's Magazine Cover
Digital
26Q430 - Francis Lewis High School
Rosa Paredes, Teacher
David Marmor, Principal
The story I want to tell is how anyone can make a difference.
Fabiha Anjum, Grade 11
Flowering Kitchen
Watercolor
28Q687 - Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
Bonnie Peritz, Teacher
Ana De Jesus, Principal
Being an artist allows me to see the world more than its face value. It makes me able to analyze and break down objects into details and qualities. It also builds my imagination, allows me to create in dull areas of my life, and (most importantly) stay sane.
Kimberlee Baksh, Grade 11
To Mars and
Back
Acrylic
Paint on Canvas
28Q325 -
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Bethany
Trust, Teacher
Raquel
Nolasco, Principal
In my
painting, I am trying to show that you don’t have to have talent or lots
of classes to paint, if it feels right then do it. Like the couple, love comes
easy when it feels natural.
Crystal Benitez, Grade 11
Crystal with Flowers in Her Hair
Acrylic on canvas with collage in repeated pattern
75Q752 - Queens Transition Center
Stacey Williams, Teacher
Fritzy Sannon Brown, Principal
Love feels good and love feels happy. Art is love!
Maria Campos, Grade 11
The Envelope
Colored Pencil
26Q495 - Bayside High School
James Jajac, Teacher
Michael Athy, Principal
Art came into my life in a very difficult moment. I had a lot of fear and sadness in my heart for different reasons. Art gave me a way to make peace with myself and others, expressing my feelings and how I saw the world.
Lena Chang, Grade 11
Golden Autumn
Gouache and pastel on cardboard
28Q896 - Young Women's Leadership School, Queens
Erica Norwood, Teacher
Mala Panday, Principal
Being an artist has allowed me to freely express my emotions and see things from a new perspective.
Kyle Chong, Grade 11
ITC Bargelona Typeface Poster
Digital Art
26Q430 - Francis Lewis High School
Amrita Durga, Teacher
David Marmor, Principal
I try to communicate ideas, feelings, and stories through my artwork.
Nicole Correa, Grade 11
Adorned in Patterns
Graphite Pencil
26Q495 - Bayside High School
Kerri DeJean, Teacher
Michael Athy, Principal
For this piece there is no sole message, I just wanted to see how I can capture my likeness on paper.
Shantavia Cromedy, Grade 11
Alma Thomas likes Hot Pink
mixed media pigment on board
75Q752 - Queens Transition Center
Stacey Williams, Teacher
Fritzy Sannon Brown, Principal
Making art is like having another voice.
Niha Das, Grade 11
Still Life with Recycled Wrappers
Mixed Media
28Q687 - Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
Bonnie Peritz, Teacher
Ana De Jesus, Principal
Through this, I wish to show how everyday objects, no matter how simple and even useless they may seem at first glance, can come together to create a beautiful artwork.
Jiavanna Galeano, Grade 11
Poconos Nights
Acrylic paint, sharpie marker, White gel pen
26Q495 - Bayside High School
Karen Assel, Teacher
Michael Athy, Principal
Being an artist has made me more productive in my life and the ability to make something out of my imagination.
Jadé Graham, Grade 11
Metamorphosis
Digital Drawing
29Q498 - Humanities & Arts Magnet High School
Jane Judson, Teacher
Kayode Ayetiwa, Principal
I depict original characters that seem to have confidence and have attained their goals. This gives me comfort as it has become an outlet for me as I navigate my own hopes and future goals.
Facetime Call.mp4Frank Henglein, Grade 11
FaceTime Call
Video
27Q308 - Robert H. Goddard High School of Communication Arts and Technology
Jill Hart, Teacher
Joseph Birgeles, Principal
This is about the struggles people go through during COVID.
Maria Hernandez, Grade 11
Mother Teresa's Life Timeline
Digital
26Q430 - Francis Lewis High School
Rosa Paredes, Teacher
David Marmor, Principal
What I am trying to communicate with my artwork is personal thoughts and ideas. Also to show that you don’t have to be perfect to do something.
Diego Herrera, Grade 11
Hope for a Better Tomorrow
Photograph
30Q445 - William Cullen Bryant High School
Gail Meirovitch, Teacher
Namita Dwarka, Principal
The one thing that inspires me as an artist is being able to capture a moment in time. This is what motivates me to try and take pictures of the things I experience and see within my life.
Khadijah Hussain, Grade 11
She Wears Mother Nature
Acrylic
24Q299 - Bard High School Early College Queens
Mary Jo Lombardo, Teacher
Valeri Thomson, Principal
Just being able to evoke emotion in viewers means my message has been delivered.
Zed Javellana, Grade 11
Elephant Typeface Poster
Digital Art
26Q430 - Francis Lewis High School
Amrita Durga, Teacher
David Marmor, Principal
I feel like being an artist makes me look at the world differently, noticing details that might be overlooked by others.
Brandon Jurakhan, Grade 11
Stars of the Night
Digital Art
28Q690 - High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Stefanie Abbey, Teacher
Laura VanDeren, Principal
I put my all into every art piece I do, so when it's finished, I get a feeling of joy throughout my body.
Jasmine Kaur, Grade 11
FLORID
Colored Pencil
28Q690 - High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Stefanie Abbey, Teacher
Laura VanDeren, Principal
Art connects me to what I feel inside and what I think. It gives me relaxation.
Angela Kwong, Grade 11
The Unknown
Black ink pen, White chalk pencil, colored pencils
26Q495 - Bayside High School
Karen Assel, Teacher
Michael Athy, Principal
My artwork shows how people change so much when time flies.
Kevin Li, Grade 11
Strawberry On A Chocolate Spoon
Digital Art
26Q430 - Francis Lewis High School
Amrita Durga, Teacher
David Marmor, Principal
Good coloring matters to whatever your design may look like.
Becky Liu, Grade 11
Love Birds
Digital Art
26Q415 - Benjamin N. Cardozo High School
Kim Salisbury, Teacher
Meagan Colby, Principal
When I decide to incorporate real animals into a drawing, I like to quickly research them to see what they are like in the wild and then use elements that fit the meaning in my drawing.
Valentina Lugo Sierra, Grade 11
Comic (Cachope)
Digital Drawing
24Q455 - Newtown High School
Nicole Raneri, Teacher
John Ficalora, Principal
This work is of original characters created for a comic story.
Jiayu Ouyang, Grade 11
Cereal Box Package Design
Digital Art
26Q430 - Francis Lewis High School
Amrita Durga, Teacher
David Marmor, Principal
I think each time I design something new, I have this feeling of satisfaction coming out.
Jasmine Pineda, Grade 11
Barber Shop Near School
sharpie on paper
27Q475 - Richmond Hill High School
Kim Sheridan, Teacher
Neil Ganesh, Principal
My uncle is an artist who creates beautiful paintings of our Puerto Rican culture, and I hope to do the same to learn more about where I’m from. I want to be a therapist and want use art as a way to express emotions and give a sense of closure.
Kimberly Ramirez, Grade 11
Positive/Negative Still Life (Bold and Dull)
Watercolor Paint
24Q550 - High School for Arts and Business
Allison Kuver, Teacher
Ana Zambrano-Burakov, Principal
People shouldn't take what they have for granted because then they don't see the outcome of what's going on with what they have.
Hsi Xue, Grade 11
Nine Tailed Fox
Mixed Media
24Q455 - Newtown High School
Ita Christian, Teacher
John Ficalora, Principal
I am trying to communicate a peaceful feeling through a Chinese legendary beast and human beings live in peace.
Daniella Yoon, Grade 11
One Trick Peony
Digital Illustration
26Q495 - Bayside High School
Kerri DeJean, Teacher
Michael Athy, Principal
Art is a prominent facet of my life, which began with crayons, making a mural on my wall.
Jianne Samantha Zambrona, Grade 11
3D Building Design
Digital
24Q550 - High School for Arts and Business
Allison Kuver, Teacher
Ana Zambrano-Burakov, Principal
Art has allowed me to see the world in differently, and it allows me to be in touch with my creative side more.
Shiganyu (Katie) Zhang, Grade 11
Bottle Package Design
Digital Art
26Q430 - Francis Lewis High School
Amrita Durga, Teacher
David Marmor, Principal
Art serves as my inspiration, so being an artist made me have a deeper understanding of what I see. I can express my thoughts through my artwork.
Jinyi Zhen, Grade 11
Cereal Box Package Design
Digital Art
26Q430 - Francis Lewis High School
Amrita Durga, Teacher
David Marmor, Principal
Elements of amusement parks such as roller coasters, Ferris wheel, and steam trains were incorporated into the design, and brilliant high contrast colors were employed to make it look playful.
Yunshan Zhu, Grade 11
Where I Want to Go
watercolor pencils, watercolors, white guache
26Q495 - Bayside High School
Karen Assel, Teacher
Michael Athy, Principal
My inspiration comes from daily life, stories, and some come from inadvertent thoughts; everything around me brings me inspiration.
Junjie Zou, Grade 11
Bearpaw Typography Poster
Digital Art
26Q430 - Francis Lewis High School
Amrita Durga, Teacher
David Marmor, Principal
I have started to observe everything that surrounds me and use it as inspiratation.
Auhna Abeba Audi, Grade 12
Sunset
Digital Photograph
29Q265 - Excelsior Preparatory High School
Geri Smath, Teacher
Lilly Lucas, Principal
Nature and its details of colors and patterns inspire me as an artist.
Arooj Azhar, Grade 12
Surrealist Party Animal
Digital Art
24Q550 - High School for Arts and Business
Allison Kuver, Teacher
Ana Zambrano-Burakov, Principal
As an artist I not only see things from one but multiple point of views.
Vanessa Aguilar, Grade 12
Classic Colors
Acrylic Paint
24Q550 - High School for Arts and Business
Michael Zographos, Teacher
Ana Zambrano-Burakov, Principal
Art is not only paint and brushes, it’s also about how an artist shows their emotions and expresses how they feel. For me, art helps me with stress and whenever I feel sad.
Shimla Akhter, Grade 12
Bangladeshi Traditional Jewelry
Mixed Media
24Q455 - Newtown High School
Ita Christian, Teacher
John Ficalora, Principal
The Bangladeshi Traditional Jewelry is important to Bangladeshi culture. Jewelry is part of festivals, weddings where mostly women wear different types of jewelry.
Marowa Bagum, Grade 12
5 Senses
Digital Art
27Q308 - Robert H. Goddard High School of Communication Arts and Technology
Jill Hart, Teacher
Joseph Birgeles, Principal
My art teacher inspires me.
Laila Balahna, Grade 12
Unexpected
Photo
30Q445 - William Cullen Bryant High School
Gail Meirovitch, Teacher
Namita Dwarka, Principal
Through colors and shapes I was able to communicate to the paper what was going on in my head. . Being an artist is who I am.
Yahaira Benitez Portillo, Grade 12
NYC Fairytale
Digital Art
24Q550 - High School for Arts and Business
Allison Kuver, Teacher
Ana Zambrano, Principal
As an artist, I am constantly inspired by my surroundings, by the world in general. From life experiences, I am able to learn from them and create something to express it.
Haymawatti Bharrat, Grade 12
Lines
Digital Art
27Q308 - Robert H. Goddard High School of Communication Arts and Technology
Jill Hart, Teacher
Joseph Birgeles, Principal
The ability to connect inspires me as an artist.
Julissa Bruno, Grade 12
Ellos Deciden
Colored Pencil on Mixed Media Paper
29Q498 - Humanities & Arts Magnet High School
Jane Judson, Teacher
Kayode Ayetiwa, Principal
I am applying to BFA programs around the country and as I have developed my portfolio, I have come to realize that art is the way I use my voice and my future.
Zoe Bunce, Grade 12
The Floating Girl
Acrylic
24Q299 - Bard High School Early College Queens
Mary Jo Lombardo, Teacher
Valeri Thomson, Principal
Art allows me to center myself and shut out the demands of the world. I am a potter and a painter.
Donald Chau, Grade 12
Harriet Tubman Series # 6 Honors for Harriet
Fabric, ribbon, paper collage
75Q752 - Queens Transition Center
Stacey Williams, Teacher
Fritzy Sannon Brown, Principal
We all work hard and get energy from making art together. For this piece, Harriet Tubman was our main inspiration. We are glad that she is finally getting the honor that an American hero deserves. She had an amazing life.
Anna Leigha Clarke, Grade 12
Before My Eyes
Digital Painting
24Q550 - High School for Arts and Business
Michael Zographos, Teacher
Ana Zambrano-Burakov, Principal
I have been very creative and visually expressive at a very young age and I also knew that I would like to enter a career field where I can be creative.
Kathleen Dappah, Grade 12
The Woman Through The Window
Watercolor and photograph
24Q585 - Maspeth High School
Stephanie Lara, Teacher
Khurshid Abdul-Mutakabbir, Principal
When art infiltrates you, it's in all you say, see, and do.
Tiffany Depena, Grade 12
Sugar High
Mixed, watercolor, marker, paint
26Q495 - Bayside High School
Kerri DeJean, Teacher
Michael Athy, Principal
Art honestly changed me for the better and helped me grow my imagination further.
Isabella Diaz, Grade 12
Sightings on Honfleur Port
Digital
26Q495 - Bayside High School
Lauren Smith, Teacher
Mike Athy, Principal
I was inspired by the digital pieces of David Hockney and some of the beautiful imperfections in some pieces of his.
Colors_Tseyang Dorji .mp4Tseyang Dorji, Grade 12
Colors
Video
27Q308 - Robert H. Goddard High School of Communication Arts and Technology
Jill Hart, Teacher
Joseph Birgeles, Principal
Being an artist changed my outlook on things in my life.
Michelle Escobar Maya, Grade 12
Flightless
Digital Drawing
24Q296 - Pan American International High School
Rachel Cabrera, Teacher
George Badia, Principal
Art has given me a lot of confidence I did not have before because it makes my skills and growth visible.
Left Behind.mp4Loralai Falchick, Grade 12
Left Behind
Video
30Q501 - Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School
Dmitry Gubin, Teacher
Gideon Frankel, Principal
Being an artist has given me the opportunity to share my stories, my eccentricities, and communicate in a way uniquely my own.
Stephanie Gamez Ramos, Grade 12
Positive/Negative Still Life
Watercolor Paint
24Q550 - High School for Arts and Business
Allison Kuver, Teacher
Ana Zambrano-Burakov, Principal
I'm inspired by everything around me and how I can take it into my own hands, create an image and interpret my perspective and have people see and understand it as well.
Candice Greaves, Grade 12
Iconic Kobe
Colored Pencil
24Q600 - Queens Technical High School
Sharon Volpe, Teacher
Melissa Burg, Principal
Art has helped me to express myself but also represent people I admire by paying tribute to them in an expressive but honorable way.
Hannah Greenberg, Grade 12
Illuminated H-biscus
Color pencils and markers
26Q415 - Benjamin N. Cardozo High School
Kim Salisbury, Teacher
Meagan Colby, Principal
Being an artist has made a difference in my life because it takes my mind off the world especially during the pandemic and I get to express my creativity.
Naidelyn Hernandez, Grade 12
Tribute to My Mom's Homeland
Acrylic paint
24Q600 - Queens Technical High School
Sharon Volpe, Teacher
Melissa Burg, Principal
I was inspired by my mother's homeland, Mexico. Having visited Atlixco, Puebla, I wanted to paint something that paid tribute to my cultural roots.
Jeffrey Hui, Grade 12
Juice World Celebrity Poster
Digital Art
26Q430 - Francis Lewis High School
Amrita Durga, Teacher
David Marmor, Principal
Being an artist enabled me to find passion in the power of graphic design that has let me think outside the box in a way to express myself as opposed to just being school work.
Diana Ivovic, Grade 12
Gerontocracy doesn't work
Gouache
24Q585 - Maspeth High School
Stephanie Lara, Teacher
Khurshid Abdul-Mutakabbir, Principal
I’m conveying the feeling of being unheard. Students are often silenced and under valued. The normalization of suppressing young voices is especially difficult when no one is attempting to solve our problems, like gun violence in schools.
Yohan Jang, Grade 12
Harriet Tubman Series #4 Harriet and the Underground Railroad
Fabric, ribbon
75Q752 - Queens Transition Center
Stacey Williams, Teacher
Fritzy Sannon Brown, Principal
I liked learning about quilt patterns and the tradition of Gee's Bend. I like story quilts and the determination of other artists to carry on the quilt tradition.
Mubarak Khan, Grade 12
Cake for Everybody
Acrylic paint, paper, crayon
75Q752 - Queens Transition Center
Stacey Williams, Teacher
Fritzy Sannon Brown, Principal
Ismail Lawal, Grade 12
Do You Like the Springtime?
tempera on paper
75Q752 - Queens Transition Center
Stacey Williams, Teacher
Fritzy Sannon Brown, Principal
I like making art for my mother. She gets very excited when I give her something that I painted or sculpted.
Yufei Lin, Grade 12
Reflection
Pencil
26Q495 - Bayside High School
Arelis Vizoso, Teacher
Michael Athy, Principal
I love the feeling of creating beautiful things.
Nataly Lopez, Grade 12
COVID Contrast Self Portrait
Acrylic paint, paint pens, gel pens and some recycled paper
24Q550 - High School for Arts and Business
Allison Kuver, Teacher
Ana Zambrano, Principal
Me with a mask is the new norm. Light in my eyes for hope. Mirror me is the opposite and true reaction to the pandemic. Showing hopelessness in my dark eyes. The messy hair, and hand reaching out to warn about the pandemic.
Anne Lu, Grade 12
New Era Hoodie
Digital
26Q430 - Francis Lewis High School
Rosa Paredes, Teacher
David Marmor, Principal
I want to give others a sense of satisfaction and peace. Shifting their attention from their worries to my artwork, allowing them to relax even for a short period of time.
Jeshua Martin, Grade 12
Church (Broken Sanctuary)
pencil on paper
26Q315 - Business Technology Early College High School
Antonio Montalvo, Teacher
Patrice Henry, Principal
Art has no rules. It has no boundaries, giving you as much creative freedom as desired.
Keep Others Safe.mp4Melanie Martinez, Grade 12
Keep Others Safe
Video
27Q308 - Robert H. Goddard High School of Communication Arts and Technology
Jill Hart, Teacher
Joseph Birgeles, Principal
I'm trying to communicate with other, how to stay safe and how to keep other around us in this time of hardship.
Melissa Martinez, Grade 12
Obstacles
Gouache
24Q455 - Newtown High School
Ita Christian, Teacher
John Ficalora, Principal
I am trying to communicate the frustration I get going through obstacles and how not every obstacle is a bad thing.
Future.mp4Jasianna McDonald, Grade 12
Future (Covid Survival Kit Knolling Photo Project)
Video
27Q308 - Robert H. Goddard High School of Communication Arts and Technology
Jill Hart, Teacher
Joseph Birgeles, Principal
After reading several poems about the impact of Covid-19, I gained inspiration to produce art that would provide a sense of hope to those that see it; that things will get better and tomorrow is a new day.
Evelin Morales, Grade 12
Bring Justice For Our Home
Digital Art
30Q445 - William Cullen Bryant High School
Gail Meirovitch, Teacher
Namita Dwarka, Principal
I am trying to advocate for Climate change. Our world is changing and we must change with it, The younger generation's future is at stake.
Melani Morocho Quizhpi, Grade 12
After the Dark Comes the Light
Acrylic paint and digital software
24Q550 - High School for Arts and Business
Michael Zographos, Teacher
Ana Zambrano-Burakov, Principal
No matter how hard things can get in life and all the obstacles you might have to face alone, there is always a light at the end of the tunnel.
Cheuk Wan Ng, Grade 12
Write On NY Logo Design Contest
Digital Design
26Q430 - Francis Lewis High School
Amrita Durga, Teacher
David Marmor, Principal
Creating art has helped me cope with things in life.
Ashley Offor, Grade 12
Day Dreaming
Mixed Media
24Q455 - Newtown High School
Ita Christian, Teacher
John Ficalora, Principal
I never was able to properly convey how I felt verbally, due to my ADHD. Art allows me to create using my feelings and allows for others to understand how I feel through my art.
Tina Oh, Grade 12
Ooh Ah Point at the Grand Canyon
Watercolor
28Q687 - Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
Bonnie Peritz, Teacher
Ana De Jesus, Principal
I use art as a means to communicate and connect. Being an artist has allowed me to perceive the world as a brighter and more complex place. Art has also given me the courage to overcome challenges.
Elizabeth Park, Grade 12
Quiet Stillness
Mixed Media
28Q687 - Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
Bonnie Peritz, Teacher
Ana De Jesus, Principal
I love using symbolism and color choice and art has helped me express a lot of my emotions and desires.
Jennifer Popovici, Grade 12
Butterfly Man
Colored Pencil
24Q600 - Queens Technical High School
Sharon Volpe, Teacher
Melissa Burg, Principal
I wanted to show a Black Man as a beautiful man. Someone with a soft side and emotions. Through shadows, soft tones, colors and butterflies, this work show that someone that may seem tough on the outside, is soft on the inside and vice versa.
Lizbeth Ramirez, Grade 12
Queens Royalty
Colored Pencil/Acrylic Paint
24Q600 - Queens Technical High School
Sharon Volpe, Teacher
Melissa Burg, Principal
I paid tribute to a legend of Queens. His music inspires me and I wanted to show him respect by paying tribute to him as if he was royalty. The regal patterns around him show he is truly unique and special and deserves this treatment.
Jahmani Robinson, Grade 12
Shattered Innocence
Digital Photography
29Q498 - Humanities & Arts Magnet High School
Jane Judson, Teacher
Kayode Ayetiwa, Principal
Art has given me a way to communicate beyond words alone. I am usually not very outspoken, so my work allows me to express my thoughts visually. It has always been an outlet for me, and during this pandemic it has been a source of comfort.
Stella Sanles, Grade 12
Growth
Photography
26Q495 - Bayside High School
Arelis Vizoso, Teacher
Michael Athy, Principal
Nature is so detailed and breath-taking, and I want to show that through my photos.
Rachel Sham, Grade 12
Building Castles in the Sky
Color Pencils
26Q415 - Benjamin N. Cardozo High School
Kim Salisbury, Teacher
Meagan Colby, Principal
I enjoy creating Art. Art is a stress-reliever and a form of escape from reality.
Janice Shen, Grade 12
Feeling Butterflies
Digital
26Q495 - Bayside High School
Lauren Smith, Teacher
Mike Athy, Principal
Art is healing and can sometimes be an escape from reality. Art has no limits so you can make anything and everything.
Kevin Shivdarsan, Grade 12
Harriet Tubman Series #2 Freedom feels like Heaven
Fabric, pipe cleaner, paper narrative collage
75Q752 - Queens Transition Center
Stacey Williams, Teacher
Fritzy Sannon Brown, Principal
If we try very hard and we try to help others, we can make a difference in this world. Harriet Tubman was a freedom fighter and an abolitionist. I learned a lot about African American history this year and I love sharing it with everyone.
Ravendra Singh, Grade 12
Freestyle (Dragonball)
Paper and pencil
27Q308 - Robert H. Goddard High School of Communication Arts and Technology
Jill Hart, Teacher
Joseph Birgeles, Principal
I’m trying to show how much time and appreciate on I take to make my art and why I do this.
Isaiah Smith, Grade 12
Harriet Tubman Series #3 Harriet in Philadelphia
fabric, embroidery, ribbon, yarn, photo collage, marker
75Q752 - Queens Transition Center
Stacey Williams, Teacher
Fritzy Sannon Brown, Principal
I like to listen to all kinds of music, soul, funk, jazz, and classical. I also get inspiration from all kind of art, like photography, sculpture, and painting. I want to inspire other students to feel good about art.
Matan Stern, Grade 12
Pit Stop
Watercolor on Canvas Board
24Q299 - Bard High School Early College Queens
Mary Jo Lombardo, Teacher
Valeri Thomson, Principal
I’m inspired by things that I don't agree with or don't make sense to me about our shared reality. Art is a method through which I can channel that dissonance and create something that makes more sense to me.
Photios Stratis, Grade 12
Hopi / Zuni Kachina
Watercolor and ink on paper
75Q811 - P.S. Q811
Sharon Papp, Teacher
Nicole Avila, Principal
Being an artist makes my mind relaxed and quiet.
Siam Suleri, Grade 12
Secret Shortcut
Watercolor on Paper
24Q299 - Bard High School Early College Queens
Mary Jo Lombardo, Teacher
Valeri Thomson, Principal
With this piece in particular, I wanted to capture a portion of my neighborhood.
Liwen Sun, Grade 12
The Rose
Color pencils
26Q415 - Benjamin N. Cardozo High School
Kim Salisbury, Teacher
Meagan Colby, Principal
My artwork’s reflects the definition of my name. I learned my name “Liwen” means beautiful rose. In order to express the meaning of my name, I drew roses in the background, and inside the letter L, I have the rose pattern.
Victoria Tyminski, Grade 12
Aristocracy
Color pencils & markers
26Q415 - Benjamin N. Cardozo High School
Kim Salisbury, Teacher
Meagan Colby, Principal
Art teaches you to deal with the world around you. It is the oxygen that makes all other subjects breathe.
Help, I'm Drowning.movLuna Ubide-Holmes, Grade 12
Help, I'm Drowning
Video
30Q501 - Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School
Jason Spagnuoli, Teacher
Gideon Frankel, Principal
I often find it easier to channel my emotions through art rather than communicating them to others. Also, being an artist has helped me meet and connect with so many interesting people.
Numb.mp4Gabriella Urena, Grade 12
Numb
Video
27Q308 - Robert H. Goddard High School of Communication Arts and Technology
Jill Hart, Teacher
Joseph Birgeles, Principal
Realism and real world issues. It makes me want to spread awareness and make things that will connect with people.
Willa Vivar Maas, Grade 12
Miss Zizu
Acrylic on Paper
24Q299 - Bard High School Early College Queens
Mary Jo Lombardo, Teacher
Valeri Thomson, Principal
Some of my favorite artists are Isamu Noguchi, Paul Cézanne and Lucian Freud. I also love taking inspiration from what I see on the street. In pre-pandemic times, I liked to sketch my fellow passengers on the train.
Justin Yadaicela, Grade 12
Illuminated Manuscript Poem (Dreams)
Digital Painting
24Q550 - High School for Arts and Business
Michael Zographos, Teacher
Ana Zambrano-Burakov, Principal
I’m not particularly outgoing, so I find myself to be quite bored and lonely at times. But art has provided me with a whole new world where I can explore new concepts and create adventures.
Shangwen (Annie) Yan, Grade 12
All about Annie
Digital Art
26Q430 - Francis Lewis High School
Amrita Durga, Teacher
David Marmor, Principal
I create to express my feelings, and hopefully, the versatility of my artwork serves to inspire others.
Judy Yang, Grade 12
Judy's Definition
Colored Pencil
26Q415 - Benjamin N. Cardozo High School
Kim Salisbury, Teacher
Meagan Colby, Principal
As an artist, art made me discover multiple ways of expressing myself. I am now able to express difficult emotions through colors and shapes and it really helps me collect my thoughts.