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Creative Students at Glenn

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By Richard Sanchez

Have you ever wondered what hidden creative students are among us? Today is a day to appreciate the wonderful students of John Glenn and to show off their creative talent. Whether they produce art or music, let’s show off their creativity with the last article of the year. I would like to highlight four different individual talents today.

The first John Glenn Eagle we have is senior Carlos Lopez. Carlos first got into producing beats towards the end of 2020 during the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. His creation of music started from his passion for the beats in songs from artists such as Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West (now known as “Ye”). Carlos explained that once he gets his beats copyrighted, he will publish his beats for all those to hear. During his free time, you can find him researching new sounds for future beats, enjoying a good show on Netflix, and listening to multiple genres of music, among other things. You can find Carlos on Instagram as “easymoneyuziii.”

Second on the list is Andrea Alfaro. Her artistic interest started back when she could hold a pencil. Andrea constantly creates new art in her free time whether she is asked to or does it as a gift for someone. When it comes to getting artist block, she prefers to run while listening to music and once she’s seen something interesting it immediately gives her brand new inspiration. Her personal style comes from aspects of cartoon and other artists’ work, using little elements from different pieces she’s seen it allows her to create her own unique style.

Third on our list is a student from our very own sister school Southeast Academy. Alicia Cram is a 16 year old junior with a passion for art. Most of her art is inspired by anything that she likes or that piqued her interest. She started making art to relax and get away from everything. For her, the hardest part about being an artist is when others judge her art when they do not do art themselves. If you are interested in seeing any of her work you can find her at “local_artist_cram” on Instagram.

Kiyanna Teartt is 4th on today’s list. Her love for art started in 2018, but she took art more seriously because she saw the creations of others around her. The inspiration to continue drawing was after seeing her friend Andrea’s work. Kiyanna personally thinks that the hardest parts for her when drawing are body proportions, realism, and staying consistent with her work. She consistently posts about her and her art work on Instagram under the name “balanced_.ki.”

Be on the lookout for any of your classmates or others around you. Everyone has their own secret talent and we can all take inspiration from one another to make our pieces better than ever.

Thanks for reading the last Shoemaker Bugle of the school year. This is Richard signing off–Stay safe out there, people.

How to Deal With Artist’s Block

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What is artist’s block? And how do you deal with it?

By Paula Huerta

Have you ever sat in front of a blank page or canvas just staring at it, and not knowing what to create? It’s so frustrating! But it’s not uncommon.

This is called the artist’s block also known as a creative block. And according to author Lee Hammond, this block is “a common dilemma that links all of the creative fields together, and plagues every artist.” 

Art block prevents one from connecting with their creative side resulting in difficulty in creating new artwork.

So how do you deal with it? 

Put down that palette and take a break!

If you are trying to create something non-stop, you will most definitely get tired. This is true for anything you overdo, so taking a break is a great way to rejuvenate yourself and your creativity. 

Remember, putting down the pencil or stepping away from the canvas for a little while won’t affect your ability to draw, and drawing is not the only way to improve as an artist. 

How to GET OUT of an art block:

Here are a few things you can do to find your creativity again: 

  • Redrawing old sketches can help you see how much you have improved. 
  • Doodle something random and go with it; this is fun to do when you’ve been stressing over not being able to make something new. 
  • Watching other artists can help you as well since you can learn new techniques and draw inspiration from them.
  • Listening to your favorite songs can also help you find inspiration. This can come from the lyrics themselves or simply from the relaxation you’ll enjoy while hearing it. 

The outcome: 

Once you have taken a break and maybe practiced your artistic skill, a little lightbulb will turn on and give you an idea. 

Believe it or not, even though they are difficult to endure, these types of blocks help you grow as an artist.  You just have to be patient and find the solution that works for you. In the end, you’ll create something awesome!

Original art by Paula Huerta