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Student Art Contest 2021
Winning Artwork

High School Division: Place Winners

Picture
First Place

Emma Nielsen
It Just Blooms
Colored pencil

12th Grade, Age 18
Nielsen Home School
Teacher: Roxanne Nielsen

Artist Statement
This raw and emotional portrait represents my struggle and pain of living with cystic acne, and my healing journey. My drawing needed to depict the pain as true to life as I know it to be. 
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Drawn with colored pencil, much attention to detail was paid while creating this piece. One’s flaws or experiences don’t make them unworthy of knowing they are beautiful.

Picture
Second Place

Reagan Steckbeck
Reading
Blue ink pen

12th Grade, Age 18
Cypress Woods High School
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Teacher: Charlotte Stuart

Artist Statement
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This artwork was fun for me because I was able to work from a different perspective and it included one of the things I love: books. The subject is my twin sister. We had a great time trying to get the correct foreshortening perspective; special sister time. The layering process and different values were also a fun challenge using only the blue pen.

Picture
Third Place

Emma Marriner
Consumed
White charcoal

12th Grade, Age 18
Klein High School
Klein ISD
Teacher: Dolores Burgess

Artist Statement
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This artwork shows the overwhelming feeling when dealing with depression and anxiety. The black water the figure is sinking into gives physical representation of what sinking into depression feels like; while the falling water droplets represent the feeling of anxiety where everything feels like it is falling apart around you.

Picture
Honorable Mention

Ruth Hardy
Passion in Death
Oil paint

12th Grade, Age 18
Spring High School
Spring ISD
Teacher: Lizbeth Ramagnoli

Artist Statement
This piece illustrates the passion of an artist whether a musician, visual artist, or a performer. A true creative creates until the day they die and their art will always be a part of them. Art is what they will be remembered for and their creations will live past them and through multiples of generations.

High School Division: Jurors' Selections

Picture
Jessica Cardenas
Lost in Reality
Photography

10th Grade, Age 16
Cypress Springs High School
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Teacher: Wauna Johnson

Artist Statement
This piece represents the state of mind felt during this lockdown period from Covid. It feels unreal but isn’t – the reality remains. The photo is of my little brother who likes to go outside and play with his friends but realizes he can’t do that as much. I used Photoshop to merge the photos I took of him and the wooded area. I like the way it came out.

Picture
Katie Kim
Lucid Dreaming
Watercolor, pens, markers

12th Grade, Age 18
Cypress Woods High School
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Teacher: Charlotte Stuart

Artist Statement
My initial inspiration was loosely based upon the concept of “relationships and connections.” I was intrigued to incorporate several mediums into one organized and balanced piece. 
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Enticed by the ideology of connecting areas by a thread, I wanted to assimilate this idea by connecting the flowing skirt pattern with the details of the line work in the upper torso.

Picture
Justin Kostecki
All Wrapped Up
Photography

11th Grade, Age 17
Cypress Christian School
Private School
Teacher: Beth Brubaker

Artist Statement
In the same way a snake tightly coils itself around a branch, people often experience anxiety by putting too much emphasis on things that, in the end, won’t matter. It’s important not to get wrapped up in the small things in life, but rather to focus on your long term goals.

Picture
Lindey Morvan
English Teacher
Acrylic paint on canvas

9th Grade, Age 14
Klein Oak High School
Klein ISD
Teacher: Susan Roberts

Artist Statement
When creating English Teacher, I learned how to paint realistically. Using my photo of my mom’s book shelf, I tried to paint the lines, colors, shadows, lettering and highlights. I also used a light source highlighting the top books while keeping the bottom books in the shadows.

Picture
Grace Nielsen
A Voice Unlocked
Colored pencil

11th Grade, Age 16
Nielsen Homeschool
Teacher: Roxanne Nielsen

Artist Statement
I’ve always been reserved and observant, watching my words, listening to others, and keeping my feelings to myself. My piece depicts how I’ve come out of my shell over the past few years, due to personal experiences and hardships. 
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I used colored pencil for this piece after attending an art workshop, where we learned different techniques for colored pencil portraits.

Picture
Sydney Wyrick
Nighttime Views
Watercolor, batik wax, Sharpie

12th Grade, Age 17
Cypress Woods High School, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Teacher: Charlotte Stuart

Artist Statement
This piece was inspired by my mother. Due to her job, she travels a lot, but when I get to travel with her, we stop at Algiers Point. We walk along the sidewalk there and one night I photographed the nighttime view. 
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This watercolor batik holds a special place in my heart. Just as the sky will always remain above, my mom, no matter the distance, will always be right there.

Picture
Lynden Yough
Lexi
Scratchboard

11th Grade, Age 17
Cypress Christian School
Private School
Teacher: Beth Brubaker

Artist Statement
During this year, my family struggled with unpredictable changes which overwhelmed my mother the most. She became terribly depressed, so I decided to create a scratch art piece of Lexi, our cat, to cheer her up. Through each stroke, I learned to share God’s love through appreciating each detail of creation.

Middle School Division: Place Winners

Picture
First Place

Ravine Cohen
Unwelcomed Sight
Pen and ink/ebony

8th Grade, Age 14
Hamilton Middle School
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Teacher: Kimberly Lloyd

Artist Statement
This piece focuses on optical illusions and was inspired by nightmares in which one can’t close their eyes and is forced to see the scenery around them. 
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It’s drawn in pen and pencil, while the figure is in colored pencil to show the contrast between her and the unsettling environment.

Picture
Second Place

Bailey Zinn
Curious Kitten
Photography

6th Grade, Age 12
Arnold Middle School
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Teacher: Jeanna Pena

Artist Statement
As curiosity flows through the cat, I thought it would be a great photo of her exploring a bag in the kitchen.

Picture
Third Place

Sarah Chang
Countless Clocks
Watercolor

8th Grade, Age 13
Salem Lutheran School
Private School
Teacher: Karen Paluch

Artist Statement
In art class, we were asked to pick an object for our study of cubism. I chose a clock from home, and I made sure to include contrasting colors and shading. I really loved how the clock looks like it exploded all over the page, and how the metallic colors give bright accents.

Picture
Honorable Mention

Abby Yeager
A Mother’s Love
Watercolor

8th Grade, Age 13
Extraordinary Education
Home School
Teacher: Linda Kistler

Artist Statement
I chose this piece because it shows how much parents care for their young. I decided to make it multicolored because it shows how crazy it can be to have a child and at the same time it shows that no matter what happens they will always love us.

Middle School Division: Jurors' Selections

Picture
Kevin De La Roca
Still Life with Aloe
Oil pastels

7th Grade, Age 14
Wunderlich Intermediate School
Klein ISD
Teacher: Enrique Guemez

Artist Statement
I like how plants are unpredictible on how they look and I also like clothes folds.

Picture
Janell Gallegos
La Vieja Flor
Mixed media

8th Grade, Age 13
Hamilton Middle School, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Teacher: Kimberly Lloyd

Artist Statement
This is one of my proudest pieces in my art journey. I wanted to incorporate my Mexican heritage in my artwork while doing a self portrait. I wanted to make sure I was doing something I was fairly familiar with (pencil) while trying something new, like colored pencil, which was a good challenge for me. I think it paid off in the end, giving me a piece I take pride in.

Picture
Abigail Weaver
Crystalline Composition
Graphite and colored pencil

8th Grade, Age 14
McCullough Junior High School
Conroe ISD
Teacher: Roberta Willeford

Artist Statement
I wanted this still life to be as realistic as possible, so I experimented with sudden value changes, leading lines, and contrast. I formed a visual pyramid composition using the goggles and perfume bottle. I think the unique shapes of the objects really add variety to the artwork unity.
Picture
Zoe Zemencsik
Zoe’s Honey
Colored pencil and watercolor

7th Grade, Age 13
Magnolia Junior High School, Magnolia ISD
Teacher: Jennifer Roberson

Artist Statement
The inspiration for my artwork is Honey, my dog. I’m working on proportion by using the grid system. I took a perspective picture using my phone, and printed it out as a reference. I learned to work with the colorless blender for the first time.

Elementary School Division: Place Winners
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Picture
First Place

Iracely Durden
Dali Duck
Watercolor and colored pencils

5th Grade, Age 11
Reynolds Elementary School
Spring ISD
Teacher: Roberta Langan

Artist Statement
My name is Iracely Durden and I used a duck for my Dali art piece. I thought it was unique and related to Easter with pastel colors and I think it’s very nice for me.

Picture
Second Place

Drew Swirczek
Wild Wind
Watercolor

5th Grade, Age 11
Bear Branch Intermediate School
Magnolia ISD
Teacher: Tara Ratliff

Artist Statement
When I think of Texas where I live I think of western horses. I learned to create the horse body by stippling which is making small dots together to make shadows and the shape of the horse. I learned to create the hair by making brush strokes. The biggest thing I learned was that by being patient and taking my time I can make an amazing piece of art.

Picture
Third Place

Sofia Ruiz
Trying My Best
Mixed media

2nd Grade, Age 8
Powell Elementary School
Conroe ISD
Teacher: Timothy Garcia

Artist Statement
In art class I wanted to try best to draw the best me I could. I wanted the picture to come out really well. I used a mirror as reference. 
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I used oil pastel and colored pencil in the picture along with chalk pastel in the background. I used many different colors and learned how to use color value and shape along with line value.

Picture
Honorable Mention
   

Amelia Morrisey
Gray Wolf
Prismacolor colored pencils

5th Grade, Age 11
Extraordinary Education
Home School
Teacher: Linda Kistler

Artist Statement
I love wolves. This piece is a way for me to show that wolves aren’t just predators that howl, but they are beautiful creatures!

Elementary School Division: Jurors' Selections

Picture
Lauren Bruns
Koi Fish Pond
Digital

4th Grade, Age 10
Hassler Elementary School
Klein ISD
Teacher: Carolyn Mikel

Artist Statement
I used the Apple Pencil in Procreate. I drew the koi after learning about them. On a separate layer, I colored in areas so the black drawing would be on top. I duplicated it and arranged them. I used a darker blue water brush to complement the orange koi fish.

Picture
Serina Fekih
A Turtle’s Tale
Watercolor and acrylic

5th Grade, Age 11
Gloria Marshall Elementary School
Spring ISD
Teacher: Trish Ballast

Artist Statement
Art is a way I can escape from the world and a way I can express my feelings. My artwork makes me feel happy and free like the turtles in my piece. 
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My turtles are on a journey in the ocean like I am on a journey in life. Using mixed media of watercolors for the ocean and acrylic paint to create interesting textures on the turtles brings me happiness and freedom.

Picture
Abbie Fernandez
Water Dragon Batik
Crayon and tempera paint

2nd Grade, Age 8
Benfer Elementary School
Klein ISD
Teacher: Rachel Fortner

Artist Statement
Inspired by the story The Water Princess this is a woman and her children walking to the dragon river to get water for their family. I colored with crayon, crumpled my paper and painted with black paint.

Picture
Eunice Figueroa
New Beginnings
Marker, tempera paint, colored pencils

4th Grade, Age 10
Beneke Elementary School
Spring ISD
Teacher: Nayeli Aguilar

Artist Statement
Art that describes the countryside and the beauty of Texas. New beginnings, growth, and blossoming nature.

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Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts
6815 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
Phone: 281.376.6322
Fax: 281.376.2944

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