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Oliver S.

• Artist Statement

  I started by drawing my design on paper and tracing that onto the scratchboard. Originally, I used a needle for the mark-making but on my final attempt, I used an X-Acto Knife instead to get finer details. Another change I made from my original scratchboard was that I ended up changing the skull and cervical spine to look more anatomically correct.

• Creative Statement

  Exploring and expressing my creativity impacts my life because it motivates me to continue creating art and helps me view things in a new perspective. My creativity has continued to motivate me to pursue art since I was younger and allows me to take different approaches when solving problems.