The Art Student of the Month for February is LeAndra Castle! LeAndra is in 10th grade, and she is currently taking the Introduction to Painting/Painting 1. class. She has previously completed Studio in Art and Basic Drawing Techniques. LeAndra was chosen as Student of the Month by Mrs. Zorn because she consistently challenges herself creatively, she continuously practices her art-making skills, and through her diligence, LeAndra’s craftsmanship has improved tremendously. Below is an interview with LeAndra.
Q. How does it feel to be Art Student of the Month?
A. Being named Art Student of the Month is actually very rewarding and came as a surprise to me.
Q. What are your favorite art-making materials to work with, or subjects you like to portray?
A. My favorite materials to work with are oil pastels, Sharpie markers and paints. I love to portray themes that others may not.
Q. Do you have any artworks that you are particularly proud of?
A. I quite enjoy my skeleton drawing, and I think it came out more realistic than I thought it would.
Q. Where do you find inspiration from when you are creating your own artwork?
A. Most of the time, I get my inspiration from app platforms such as TikTok or Pinterest. Other times, I get inspired from the vibe of the music I am listening to.
Q. What are your plans after high school? Do you plan on continuing to create art in the future?
A. In the future, I plan to become an art teacher.
Q. Do you have any advice for your peers about the art-making process?
A. There is no such thing as bad art, so don’t let others make you believe that.
