Entry 12 - Graffiti

This structure against this wall is something I've walked past countless times on the University of Arizona campus. It's always reminded me of structures in video games that "conveniently" let you use to get over buildings. (I mean "conveniently" because the people who make the game place it specifically to allow players to find ways over obstacles.) This one has seemed odd to me because it looks like it was placed there as a ramp to run up and over the wall with.

Entry 11 - Spirituality

I listened to a soundtrack I've always liked. That song, especially in the context it's used in, is very moving so having to draw something inspired by a song had that song on my mind immediately. I started drawing swirls more than anything else and curving all of the lines I drew because the music and rhythm feels more organic rather than sudden. The sharp edges on top were because someone begins humming near the end, so at that point I began rising and lowering the lines based off of how much or how loud the person was humming. The coloring is different shades of red I could find because I made it while talking to my girlfriend, so I generically had romantic feelings on my mind.

Entry 10 - Political Art

For this, I wanted to make something centered around the Dakota Access Pipeline. I'm not very skilled with drawing, so I avoided drawing something about the protestors and instead I drew the pipeline itself. A major concern is if this pipeline leaks, so I wanted to represent that. I drew the pipeline and ground and afterwards edited in the oil, to try to make it seem otherworldly. I'm really against the pipeline, largely due to the tribes against it and they seem to deserve a stronger voice in the issue. I also really don't like oil; I strongly believe we need to move to renewable sources of energy rather than work on expanding a pipeline for usage of it more. It's harmful for the environment in terms of global warming and it's even more harmful, immediately, if it leaks. Rivers and groundwater would suffer immensely in that case.

Entry 9 - Body Reconstruct

Entry 8 - You are Different

I'm transgender, so I feel like I particularly stand out in a crowd. I had a lot of conflicting feelings on whether or not I should come out and transition to be female. It's only been the past year that I've really decided on that because I know that others will follow suit. Embracing one's individuality is something that I feel is vital in anyone's life; after all, I always felt alone in my feelings. If other closeted trans people see me, maybe I can help them want to come out like I have.

Entry 5 - What I am Telling You Is

Entry 4 - This is How I Feel

I took a picture of myself, outlined it with simple colors, added a background and blurred the outline of myself. I wanted to show how, at times, i feel separate from the rest of the world and how dizzying that feels.