2023 Submissions
Lost & Found In The Woods
This drawing was based off of an original photo of mine and began as a casual drawing.
Third Day of Creation
Covering a biblical theme, I wanted to communicate a more human image of the Abrahamic god.
An Embarrassed Face
This painting came from a photo I secretly took of my friend’s face while she was writing a computer science assignment.
You Are My Other World
An enormous influence on my art comes from my experience with American culture as a Chinese immigrant.
Droom Zacht
This illustration is the result of an obsession I've had with both the art deco and art nouveau movements.
Gilded Interior
In my AP art class we are told to choose a theme to base all of our pieces on throughout the course, and this artwork is one of those pieces.
Emotion Explosion
My artistic piece means to show how emotions within a teen can feel overwhelming.
Nature's Revenge
After piecing different parts of nature onto one's face, I use this piece to show that nature's beauty varies in different ways.
Cry Me A River
This artwork displays the sensation of burnout, more specifically academic burnout.
Monkey Business
In art class earlier this year I had to construct a mask using a variety of different textures and patterns.
Mother's Love
When I’m making art I like to envision my idea and bring it to life, no matter how long it takes me.
Winter Kiss
Over the course of around 25 hours, I drew “Winter Kiss” with soft pastel sticks and pastel pencils on 12x16” Pastel mat paper.
Speedpaint
This piece is titled, "Speedpaint". I have never used Procreate before and for the Creative Youth Awards, I wanted to try out a new digital art program.
Illuminated Streets
This piece was inspired by Hongya Dong in Chongqing China and its amazing architecture and atmosphere.