Something that helps me while I’m going through a tough time or feeling overwhelmed is gardening. Gardening makes me more patient and mindful, providing me a space to reflect and process emotions. The act of planting seeds and watching them grow, despite challenges, symbolizes resilience and hope and reminds me that, similar to my plants, I can grow and thrive even during times of adversity.
This painting shows a small corner of my bedroom which houses my makeshift art studio. Art is my anchor. It is something I enjoy, and it feeds my soul.
My art piece is full of secret details that explain my view on my own anchors. Art has always been a hobby that I feel like I can turn into something great and powerful with meaning and has always been something I use to calm myself down or keep me motivated.
My art shows two people facing opposite directions; one side is blue while the other is red. The blue represents calm, and the red represents anger. On the blue side there are things that help people stay positive and keep going in life.
A consistent nightly routine grounds me after a tiring day at school. I find that the simple things like eating a snack, reading a book, and getting to bed at a reasonable time allow my body and mind to recharge.
Along with painting, baking is one of my favorite hobbies. Baking has taught me how to appreciate things, to have patience, and also to recognize all the ingredients of my life that have made me the person I am today.
It’s absolutely outrageous to me that books and information can be banned. Oftentimes, these books are labeled as ‘inappropriate’ as a way to justify silencing them.
My artwork focuses on the lack of educational opportunities for young farmworkers. I wanted to represent themes of education, health/environmental issues, and social justice for farm workers. As a Latina, I want to highlight some of the struggles in my community and facing people my age.
My entry is a person who plays the violin and it helps her relive stress and develop New talents.
I chose to draw this person because I play the violin too and it helps distract me from all of my stress.
It was challenging and used colored pencils and markers. I found it difficult to blend the face and the violin, but I did it.
This entry is called Music and Mental Health. I drew a girl who was being consumed by negative thoughts, but once she put on the headphones and turned on some tunes, the light fought through the dark. This drawing relates to the topic because I believe music has massive impacts on your mental health. When you listen to something you like, it can give you a sense of calm and collectiveness, music can help you gather up your thoughts and get you back on track. Whether it be a cheerful song, or a sullen song. As the girl relaxes and falls asleep to the music, the hope fights off the negative feelings.