Haley Jeffers

Building, Reclaimed

Flower Explosion

Drawing of Me!

A little cartoon that I drew of myself while playing around with digital art! Created June 2020

Fire in Flight

I took inspiration from the recent wildfires in California while drawing this picture. I was thinking about the duality of  fire -- how it can be a force of destruction and pain, but also a source of warmth, beauty, and hope. And thus I came up with a picture of little butterflies of fire being birthed from a limbs of a dying tree.  (Full entry on blog page)  Created  2020  

Ghost in the Grass

I was inspired by the music video for "Ex" by Stray Kids, which is full of ghosts, flowers, symbolism, and a hauntingly tranquil atmosphere. The song itself is beautiful, one that you might put on to relax -- but the (translated) lyrics are incredibly sad. When I searched them up, one particular line stuck out in my mind: "I search for you in the midst of shattered memories//Even if I grab them, it just reminds me of your tears".  It's a song full of pain and self-directed anger as the singer grapples with their mistake of letting go of someone important. The interplay of sweet melody, heartbreaking meaning and slightly unsettling visuals creates an experience that's hard for me to communicate but is extremely engaging. I tried to capture the video's sense of unsettling peace.    (Full entry on blog page)  Created 2020

Sunset

The sunset today was so beautiful! As I was watching it, I was struck by the sudden thought that  change -- even towards darker times -- can hold beauty and promise. My life might seem a little busy and chaotic right now, but taking a second to step back and just reflect on this transition from teenager to young adult reminds me to appreciate the moments I have now.  (Full entry on blog page)  Created 2020

Apple Girl

Existential Fish

I came up with this character at the beginning of quarantine to represent my state of mind... My first time working with digital art! Created May 2020

Flower Explosion

I was reading over my poem, "climb" (see below), and realized that I wanted to bring it to life through pictures as well as words.  (Full entry on blog page)  Created 2020

October Beginnings

... it is finally starting to feel a bit like fall! October also holds a special place in my heart because it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I tried to combine the two themes into my artwork and ended up with something that feels uplifting and a little inspiring. ...  I'm glad that I could create a sort of inner glow for the breast cancer survivor -- it's as if her inner strength is shining through!   (Full entry on blog page)  Created 2020

Ramen

In a way, I feel like ramen is "my" food in my family -- I'm always the first one to suggest it when we're looking for somewhere to eat, and ever since I've been stuck at home, I've perfected the process of making my own (and eaten at least one bowl daily for the past month and a half). My parents have even given me ramen socks and a ramen shirt as gifts for my birthday! I definitely love the food, but I love what it represented even more -- I used to go out to eat ramen with my friends at summer camps and after debate tournaments with the rest of the team, so the hot soup wasn't the only thing that made me feel warm. I miss that part of the experience so much. (Full entry on blog page)  Created 2020

climb - a poem