2026 Submissions
My Father Reading
While my initial goal was simply to create a figure drawing at home, the process shifted into something much more personal.
A Snapshot in Time
My painting, "A Snapshot in Time", is a picture of my neighborhood on a Saturday afternoon.
Eye of the Beholder
This piece explores the idea of self consciousness, something I struggle with.
Doggie with a beehive hat 🐝
I was planning on doing a bee hive with little bees inside but then I put it on my stuffed animals head and it looks so cute as a hat for the doggie and I kept it like that.
A Fleeting Moment
My mom smiles as I come up to take a photo of her, embarrassed and worried that she doesn’t look good.
Veil of the Ancestral Spirit
This watercolor painting features a traditional Chinese mask partially revealed behind a soft, flowing drape.
Market Stall
I wanted to capture the vibrancy and liveliness of all the miscellaneous items you may find at a market stall.
Corazón de Amor
This custom stamp I created was in honor of my mother who chose this design for me to carve out of a linoleum slab.
The Hunt of the Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR)
Inspired by the technical and the natural worlds of bioengineering, I draw inspiration from the "chimeric" nature of CARs to create a representation with both animals and machinery.
The Sun is the Brightest Star
This painting includes my cat, Sunny, who I think really appreciates the rendition. I had a lot of fun painting it.
Embrace Every Difference
I created this poster to emphasize the indifference that exists in our world today.