I wanted to show my two clashing roots, so I drew them as highly contrasting dragons.

This painting is inspired by the bond I share with my sister.

When I think of Oregon, I can smell pine trees, the wildflowers in the fields, and the gray porch around the house I called home.

My artwork is about dealing with the changing environment and struggles that come with high school.

My inspiration for this piece was a poem named “Courage,” by Robert William Service.

This piece is about the extinction of the sabertooth tiger, an animal that lived during the ice age.

This piece was about man-made representation of birds, in this case, Peeps being the counterpart to chicks.

Kawaii fashion, a form of cultural and creative self expression, pertains to dressing in adorable attire, brightening up the world.

“My Gift” captures the profound connection between my younger sister and me.

This piece was created from a photo taken in the Tenderloin District of San Francisco, close to my home.

Creating this piece tested my values as an artist. I’m always interested in experimenting within mediums.

This piece takes a delve into the complexity of the human mind, body and soul by illustrating the fragmentation through the representations we see in our everyday life.

My artwork aims to symbolize and celebrate the beauty that surrounds us every day.

This piece of art depicts how I always have given so much of my love to everyone around me that on the outside I appear to be so sweet and caring all the time but on the inside sometimes it feels like i forget to take care of my own heart.

My drawing depicts a cartoon-like plane crashing into a childhood favorite character of mine, Pochacco.

I drew a stuffed toy I got on vacation when I was around eight, and a snare drum; I began playing percussion when I was four.

The feeling of not being truly a part of my own family due to traditionalism throughout my childhood and in my present teenage years cannot be solely explained in words, so I’ve decided to express myself and seek answers through complexities in mark making and the use of color.

This is an oil painting I made to celebrate my Father’s 61 birthday even though he said he didn’t want anything.

Growing up, children are exposed to the romanticized idea of love and shielded from its imperfections.