This experience lead me to start thinking of art as a career! It's really interesting looking back at this old piece, not only seeing how much I've improved but also seeing things I still implement into my current art. I love making collages that make people notice something new every time they look at them. Little details or references from a show that only those with a curious nature and wonder would notice. The astronaut is wearing my high school's letterman jacket, my initials NC are under his left armpit, Bill Cypher (from Gravity Falls) is dancing on the disco ball, there's a butterfly on the stone golem's finger, there's a little Shrek above the curved piano, DW (from Arthur) as a sphinx, a frog bard, and many more!

 There were over 20 different entries for bookmarks, but only one would be chosen for that year's bookmark. All grades could vote both online and in person. After a week, the librarians would tally up the votes and announce the winner, and to my surprise, my name was called! 

It was such a surreal feeling to have people appreciate my work. To actually put time and effort into a piece and have both my peers and teachers love my design!??! I got my picture posted on RHHS's official page, 50 printed-out bookmarks, and a giant bag of candy corn! Now, four years later, my bookmark is still on display in Heritage's library. I look forward to entering more art competitions in the future and collaborating on exciting new projects!!