Meet the AP artist: Anna Ward paints with a passion
“The hikers mountain landscape is called a reverse silhouette and was a super original, fun piece to do. I traced hiker silhouettes and transferred them onto a mountain landscape. I then filled the surrounding areas in with black and developed an astronomy-based layer on the top,” Ward said.
Anna Ward, senior, is one of the many AP artists at Homestead who has a passion and desire to create artwork in a unique way. Ward is honing her skills through AP Painting, and her creative, modern pieces are fresh and exciting.
Do you plan on having an art-related major in college?
Yes, I plan on majoring in graphic design and photography at an art-based college. I (also) recently found out I have a paid internship lined up next summer for a design company in New York.
If so, why and where?
I have always loved art and been more creatively-driven than anything else. I practically live in the art wing.
Why have you continued in acrylic medium all the way until AP?
The first time I used acrylic paint in an art class was exploratory art. It looked so bad I threw the picture away as soon as I got it back. But I wanted to get better, despite being frustrated. So I took Painting 1 and acrylic paint ended up being my favorite medium.
Have you improved over the years? How does it feel to look back on your old artwork?
Oh my gosh, yes. I improved so much. I look back at earlier level work and love to see progression.
How has Mrs. Nowak (art teacher) impacted you as a artist?
Mrs. Nowak has been the greatest influence in my painting career. Over the years, she has helped me with every painting and given me valuable input and critique.
Do you think of yourself as an artist?
I don’t really think of myself as more than a student artist. Once I am being paid to make art, I will consider myself an artist. I have learned, but no one ever stops learning. I definitely am more detail-oriented and I think it shows in a lot of my work. I have recently started working with more text, brighter colors and blocked sections to create painted graphic work but added intricate designs to keep the detail.
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