Paradise Lost
Lexi O.
Tombow Markers, Prismacolor Pencils, Watercolor Pencils
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I wanted to create a piece that reflected the wildfires experienced in my home state, California. I started by sketching out my final draft on Mixed Media paper. I then used a variety of Tombow markers to create the gradient from the light of the wildfires and added detalis of the fire with Prismacolor pencils and watercolor pencils. I then blocked in the tree shapes and foreground with dark brown and black Tombow makers. To create the bear silhouetted in front of the fire, I used Prismacolor pencils. I wanted to include the bear in the piece in order to represent our state animal, the California Grizzly bear. This piece means a lot to me because of how affected I was by the wildfires whether it be through having to wear a mask just to walk outside or by having my soccer practices cancelled due to the dangerous air quality. I hope that more awareness can be raised for the climate change issue and that we can work to prevent a further diminishing climate together.
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To me, creativity is my way to express myself when I have no other way to. By being able to sit down and let my emotions out on the paper, I am immediately relieved and excited to see what I will be able to make.
