Diwali
Keira L.
Oil on canvas
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When my sister and I got invited to a celebration of Diwali at our friends’ house last year, I didn’t expect much of it but agreed to come along. But the event turned out to be much more significant for me than I thought. It was one of the very first gatherings of friends and family after the period of long and dark sadness that left people weak and lost. I, too, felt drained and without hope. Diwali is the celebration of light, and being a part of such a colorful and cheerful celebration created a warm feeling of unity that I hadn’t had in what felt like forever. In this portrait of my sister and me, I strived to show this special feeling of happiness that I was able to share with her, my best friend. I chose oil to convey our smiles that felt warm and natural, and layered the paint to saturate and deepen the image’s colors.
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Creativity means to me showing how you see the world through your own lens. Everyone has their own experiences, stories, and styles – creativity is how we express those things. Whether it’s drawing or songwriting, every creative work is unique, and I believe it can show who someone truly is.
