SARAndipity: 2015

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Learning how to use my GoPro!

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Final Digital Portfolio

Throughout my three years taking art classes at Lincoln I have learned a lot about myself and my artistic style. The beginning digital photography class sparked my interests in photography and graphic design. Now in my senior year, I am enjoying both the advanced photography and graphics classes. I am still working to develop a distinct personal style but have found that I am most drawn to simplistic and minimalistic designs. I enjoy graphics that grab a viewer's attention and make a strong statement. This year I have loved being a part of a team that has worked on multiple projects designing for a real audience. From banners for the student store to posters for the school plays and T-shirts for the Anti-Bullying program, I enjoyed creating graphics to better our school. In photography I have found myself drawn to nature. When I am shooting nature I feel a connection to my surroundings and am continuously inspired by the beautiful settings. I most enjoyed creating my “sense of place grid” because I was able to shoot in so many different nature locations. As my time at Lincoln is coming to a close, I want to recognize the four years I have spent in art classes with teachers who have inspired me. In the future I hope to continue to take photos and maybe even pursue a career involving graphic design.

Monday, April 13, 2015

Sense of Place

What is a sense of place?

A sense of place is a mix of characteristics that makes a certain area special to me. Sense of place can come from relating oneself to a particular piece or type of land. Where I feel a sense of place is at the summit of hikes around Oregon. I have grown up going to my grandparent's lake cabin in the Gorge and have always loved the Pacific NW. Recently I have started to further explore some of the beautiful hikes that the PNW has to offer. Every time I reach the summit, I feel relaxed, content, and in awe of the views. All of my sense of place photos were taken at the top of hikes around Oregon and Washington.