Artist in the spotlight:graphics

    Entering the Computer Graphics room, one cannot help but notice the vibrant movie posters and witty magazine covers plastered over the walls as a tribute to both the artwork and artists who made them.  One particular piece of artwork caught the attention of Computer Graphics teacher Ann Harper.

    “I think you should look at her work,” urged Harper. “She is a good student.”

    The “good student” she was referring to was Daniela Guevara, a sophomore taking the class for the first time but already capable of mastering the skills necessary in the fast paced computer graphics class to create beautiful artwork.  Though her expertise is not computer graphics, she enjoys the class.

    “I enjoy sketching mostly eyes and even human body parts like hands and things of that nature,” said Guevara.

    Though Guevara enjoys sketching she wanted a new approach to art.  Because of that she signed up for the class.  “I did not want to take Visual Arts because I wanted to try something new,” said Guevara.

    Guevara’s passion for the visual arts stems from her earlier years, “I’ve been drawing since I was a baby.  As soon as I could hold a marker I would draw for hours, and ever since I’ve been drawing,” said Guevara.

    Guevara says that she draws what she knows, “I don’t really have a particular artist that inspires me but I do like to look at art, but basically I just draw what I see and what I like,” said Guevara.

    In terms of inspiration for her art, Guevara says it is possible to find it anywhere.  “I like to look at objects and make them as real as possible using whatever medium I can get my hands on: clay, paint sketching and so on.  It’s more about how I perceive things and I can easily be influenced by my mood or even a song,” said Guevara.

    When at home Guevara says art can even interfere with her homework at times. “Sometimes when I’m at home I will get so preoccupied with doing artwork that I am unable to finish up my homework, which isn’t really that good, but when I get inspired or bored I just start drawing and sometimes I can’t stop,” Guevara said with a laugh.

    The feedback for Guevara’s work is mostly positive, as both students and faculty are able to view her work; her creations are some of the best works in her class. “In terms of the design of the magazine it looks almost professional, like it could really be a magazine cover or something but still at the same time it looks creative,” said Junior Alaa Dahab, after looking at one of Guevara’s projects.

    Future plans for Guevara include a career that is related to art. “I like anything that has to do with art, photo, and design.  I am good at anything that I can use my hands on.  I want to definitely incorporate art into whatever career I plan on pursuing.  It is a must if I want to remain happy,” said Guevara.

    Her advice to amateur artists is to simply draw what they see around them.  “I would recommend anyone to just pick up a pencil and just draw what you see.  People say that drawing is a talent that not everyone possesses but I do not believe that.  I think that if you just look at the object that you want to draw for enough time and really take it in then you will be able to draw it,” said Guevara providing motivation for all the up and coming artists unable to believe that they, like her, can create a beautiful piece of art.