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Lea Anderson

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All my life I have created various different pieces of artwork. However, in the last few years the person who has most influenced me is my art teacher, Lea Anderson. She has inspired me in many different ways. Whether it be in art/school, it carries over into my everyday life. She has always helped me learn and grow. I am inspired by her. She has taught me many different art techniques and has given me a different view of the world. As her student, I have discovered that we share some of the same ideas when thinking about art. She has a very nature loving side to her that takes over most of her art. Mrs. Anderson tries to incorporate this in all of the pieces that she creates. I believe I also have a very nature loving side as well. I enjoy …show more content…

Although I do love color, at times. Recently I have been learning how to properly blend colors, using watercolors and acrylics. Incorporating watercolors in my projects is something I really enjoy, but the acrylics make the artwork seem more finished and clean. When deciding on how I should create my artwork I always go through a process in my mind. First, I analyze what it is I'm drawing, then I make a rough sketch. I'm sure most artists go through the same process as I do, but everyone has their own style. For example, I know that my teacher Mrs. Anderson can just go straight into her artwork with little thinking and everything just seems to flow from her. Her end result always amazes me, because even though she claims that it isn't her best work; I know that she is being modest. Mrs. Anderson also inspires me because she seems so diverse in her love of art. I feel like I can relate to her in that way because I have many different levels to my appreciation of art. For example, I have an immense appreciation for photography. Since I was very young I’ve been collecting old cameras and I am fascinated by the way they work. I respect and appreciate the way things used to be done. In today’s world anyone can take a great photo with their smartphone or mega pixel camera, but back then it took a little more effort. Another example is that I have always been drawn to antiques. There is so much beauty in items

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