Artist of the Week: Zorian Edwards

Zorian Edwards has always been very passionate about drawing, and likes inspiring people through his creations. He is mainly inspired by those around him and the experiences they share. Whenever he is not making art, he enjoys participating in theatre, journalism, and playing guitar. Edwards’ advice for other aspiring artists: Keep doing what you’re doing. Sometimes you can hit a roadblock, you can have artblock, … Continue reading Artist of the Week: Zorian Edwards

Artist of the Week: Rorie Howles-McBeth

Artist Bio: Rorie Howles-McBeth’s favorite thing about making art is the process. She enjoys seeing how her projects turn out in the end. When she is not working on art, she likes to listen to records and do makeup. Howles-McBeth’s advice for other aspiring artists: “Don’t give up if you think it looks terrible. At first you’ll think it looks really bad, but it’ll soon … Continue reading Artist of the Week: Rorie Howles-McBeth

Artist of the Week: Kylie Beck

Artist Bio: Kylie Beck has enjoyed drawing and painting since she first did it in art class during elementary school. One of her favorite things to draw is giraffes, which she decided to do in the piece she is sharing. Whenever Beck is not making artwork, she is often doing soccer or cheerleading. Beck’s advice for other aspiring artists: “Put your own spin on things … Continue reading Artist of the Week: Kylie Beck

Artist of the Week: Natalie Slee

Artist Bio: Art is one of Natalie Slee’s greatest passions, and one thing she especially enjoys making is tattoo designs. “It’s powerful to see how people will take their differences and put them aside for a tattoo that represents them,” Slee says. She was first inspired by her grandfather, who taught her everything she needed to know about art. Slee has been drawing for around … Continue reading Artist of the Week: Natalie Slee

Artist of the Week: Rosalynd Phillips

I began working on the featured artist posts at the beginning of the school year. As an artist myself, I decided it would be a good idea to start off 2023 by showing some art of my own. Most of my friends and family have known me to be a skilled writer. Although writing is no longer my main hobby per se, I still enjoy … Continue reading Artist of the Week: Rosalynd Phillips

Artist of the Week: Hazel Peel

Artist Bio: Hazel Peel is often very busy — she is in 4H and several other extracurriculars. She likes working on art because it helps calm her mind. Peel has enjoyed making artwork for almost her entire life. Peel’s advice for other aspiring artists: “It’s okay to struggle through it. It won’t look perfect immediately; art never does, but that’s the beauty of it.” (Artist … Continue reading Artist of the Week: Hazel Peel

Artist of the Week: Kylie Benek

Artist Bio: According to Kylie Benek’s parents, she has been drawing ever since she knew how to hold a pencil. While some artists may get frustrated when their work doesn’t turn out as expected, it is one of her favorite parts of the creative process. Whenever she is not working on art, she likes to play guitar and ukulele, and participate in a group at … Continue reading Artist of the Week: Kylie Benek