Creating a legacy means living with passion, purpose, and the courage to follow your dreams, even when the path feels uncertain or filled with obstacles. For me, that legacy begins and continues through my art. Art is more than a creative outlet, it's a way to express my emotions, tell my story, and connect with others on a deeper level. I want to build a life where I can share that passion with the world, turning what I love into something meaningful not just for myself, but for those who can see a part of their own story in my work. I dream of becoming an entrepreneur, owning a small business where I can sell my art and create freely. Being my own boss isn’t just about independence, it’s about proving to myself that I’m capable of creating something lasting. I know that path won’t always be easy. I’ve struggled with self-doubt, fear of failure, and moments where I questioned my own worth. But I’ve also learned that even in those moments, I have something valuable to offer. I believe the very things I once saw as weaknesses, my sensitivity, my quiet nature, my overthinking can become strengths when channeled through creativity. What keeps me inspired is the beauty of mixed media. I love experimenting with different materials, layering textures and colors to bring new ideas to life. Every piece I make is a reflection of where I am in my journey, and every new technique I learn adds another piece to the puzzle of who I’m becoming. I also find light in discovering other artists who push the boundaries of their craft. Their work motivates me to keep growing, keep trying, and never settle for less than what I can imagine. But my light didn’t always shine this bright. In high school, I often felt invisible. I didn’t have many friends, and I struggled to find where I belonged. I used to ask myself, What is my passion? What do I have to offer? Then, everything changed in my junior year when I met my art teacher. She was kind, patient, and full of joy, like a morning sunrise lighting up the classroom. She saw something in me that I didn’t see in myself. Her encouragement helped me take on a mosaic collage project, which ended up being featured in an art show. That experience opened my eyes to my own potential. It was the first time I felt proud of myself, and it gave me the motivation I had been searching for. That’s when I truly began to shine my light. Not by being perfect, but by being honest about my journey, my pain, my healing, and my growth. I shine through my resilience, through the passion I pour into my work, and through the way I continue showing up for myself even when things are hard. I shine when I support others, when I encourage someone who feels lost, and when I remind them they’re not alone, just like my teacher reminded me. My legacy will be built not only through the art I create but also through the energy and light I leave behind. I want to inspire others to embrace who they are, to turn their struggles into strength, and to find courage in following their dreams. Every piece I create is more than just artwork, it’s a part of me, a reflection of my story, and a reminder that even from pain, beauty can grow.

I'm a committee in the National Art Honor Society that involves art in other communities and to Bermudian Springs High School. I have participated in other events such as face painting, services for other communities, etc. In my Junior year, I decided to take on art that I wanted to relate to Graphic Design as my main focus for college. Till, I gotten along with my art teacher, Mrs. Menser who demonstrated optimistic altitude towards her learning of art that I was able to discover varieties of media that I couldn't imagine doing. She introduced the class on about Collage that involves gluing various materials onto a surface to create a composition. I started to sketch my ideas for memorialization theme for people who lost their loved ones. I wanted to make a collage of a rooster "Bruno" for my brother who passed away due to illness. The idea came to mind to create this because I wanted to do something nice for my brother who loved his pet so much with all his heart, but has sadly passed away. I thought why not use this opportunity to create my first collage. I start off by going on Google to sketch the rooster thinking over what to add to the background to make it look creative. I was confident & excited about sketching out my mat board on my final project, which took a while to put in a lot of details for the rooster and the rest. I was surprised when I was all done sketching as I had gotten used to it by now, I began to look over a couple of artists that used mosaic technique to get an idea on how the layout should look like. I chose to develop my observation on a rooster as my reference that has helped me put in a well detailed creation of my artwork. If I had to be honest for myself, I would say it really took a long time to do this and I barely couldn’t finish it on time. But I won’t give up on it, I plan to finish it during classes, even lunch as I will complete it in my free time. At least for the most part, I’m starting to see how my project is changing as I glue the materials on a mat board, but I'm afraid that I didn’t do well on the rooster that it doesn’t look good. The project took almost a 3-4 weeks ,but it felt like a month for me to cut various pieces and colors onto a mat board. After I finish my artwork, my teacher supported me to finish my art that it got display in the gallery and I was fill of excitement that I wanted to visit the gallery to see my artwork. That was the time where I felt inspired and the meaningful comments that I've gotten from people. I never felt this feeling before that I wish to feel love deep down in my heart for those around me to remember of what I've accomplished. The reason why I would like to be an artist is because I love to explore varieties of mixed media that I can feel myself of creativity in my mind that I would like to run a small business of my own or jobs that is suitable for me to bring my artworks to the world. This benefits me along with my art career to keep doing what I loved that would lead me to the right path of success.

I live in York Springs, Gettysburg along with my parents and brother. In my Junior year, I decided to take on art that I wanted to relate to Graphic Design as my main focus for college. Till, I gotten along with my art teacher, Mrs. Menser who demonstrated optimistic altitude towards her learning of art that I was able to discover varieties of media that I couldn't imagine doing. She introduced the class on about Collage that involves gluing various materials onto a surface to create a composition. I started to sketch my ideas for memorialization theme for people who lost their loved ones. I wanted to make a collage of a rooster "Bruno" for my brother who passed away due to illness. The idea came to mind to create this because I wanted to do something nice for my brother who loved his pet so much with all his heart, but has sadly passed away. I thought why not use this opportunity to create my first collage. I start off by going on Google to sketch the rooster thinking over what to add to the background to make it look creative. I was confident & excited about sketching out my mat board on my final project, which took a while to put in a lot of details for the rooster and the rest. I was surprised when I was all done sketching as I had gotten used to it by now, I began to look over a couple of artists that used mosaic technique to get an idea on how the layout should look like. I chose to develop my observation on a rooster as my reference that has helped me put in a well detailed creation of my artwork. If I had to be honest for myself, I would say it really took a long time to do this and I barely couldn’t finish it on time. But I won’t give up on it, I plan to finish it during classes, even lunch as I will complete it in my free time. At least for the most part, I’m starting to see how my project is changing as I glue the materials on a mat board, but I'm afraid that I didn’t do well on the rooster that it doesn’t look good. The project took almost a 3-4 weeks ,but it felt like a month for me to cut various pieces and colors onto a mat board. After I finish my artwork, my teacher supported me to finish my art that it got display in the gallery and I was fill of excitement that I wanted to visit the gallery to see my artwork. That was the time where I felt inspired and the meaningful comments that I've gotten from people. I never felt this feeling before that I wish to feel love deep down in my heart for those around me to remember of what I've accomplished. The reason why I would like to be an artist is because I love to explore varieties of mixed media that I can feel myself of creativity in my mind that I would like to run a small business of my own or jobs that is suitable for me to bring my artworks to the world. Back in high school, I never had any friends since I move in to a new school. I felt lonely that I didn't talk to anyone. Till in my junior year, my life began to change when I met my art teacher and ever since then I would always go right ahead to her class during lunch, study hall and any free period that I have. It became a a routine for me that gotten myself excited to see her and the classmates that always shows cheerful feeling. I kept doing till my senior year that shows I'm passionate about art. I'm not like my parents that I struggled communicate with my parents and others that I think of myself as a outcast. I just wish I could speak well that I can fit in well with my parents and no one would judge for who I am. But I can make my parents and myself proud if I keep on doing what I love the most. I would like to learn different media that I haven't tried on my own artwork, hoping along the years of experience I could make my own artwork. To be honest, I quite nervous and excited for what awaits for me next year in 2025 for graduation. I wish I could spend one more year to stay in Mrs. Menser's class one last time to have fun with the others and amazing arts that I could do and advices that I've learned from her when doing other projects. After I graduate from high school, I plan to go to college. I haven't decided which college ,but I had some idea like I prefer to stay in the area in Pennsylvania and not go anywhere from other states. I have visited a lot of college visits during my senior year that I still in the process of which college to go to. Yet, I would like to get out of my comfort zone and meet new people that we may both have common interest. Even so the part where I could go on study aboard that relates to my major really brings in the happiness within me.