![Junior Project: Realistic Art](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/647e84466f030f90ae91fd2d/649343475f3dcabcbb256a1e_643be8a4df040701785bf715_painting-min.png)
Junior Project: Realistic Art
This slide presentation shows a timeline of my art process. Starting with the inspiration of my parents art, to the art I did before starting this project including realistic and anime styles. It then shows my beginning in exploration of realistic art, specifically in human face structures. The next slides show my work in my St.Kates PSEO drawing class and the work I did outside of class. The final piece was a way to bring in all I had learned. I took pictures around the Twin Cities at night with my friend Jiahong. I took those pictures and edited them together to create a singular reference. To up the challenge I decided to paint the final on a 4x4 ft canvas. The final slide is the result shown. I used gouache and acrylic paint.
![Redesigning the Minnesota State Flag](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/647e84466f030f90ae91fd2d/649343485ac2401272125594_643c375f70dd8a93d00f5cd3_Duncan-min.png)
Redesigning the Minnesota State Flag
This project began with my desire to change our state flag. The current flag is problematic because it contains racist imagery, is nearly identical to half of the US state flags and because visually it is unappealing. I created a new flag after research into design principals and into emblematic images of Minnesota. In this new flag, the blue represents the lakes and rivers of Minnesota, the green represents the forests and nature, the white represents the cold and snow of the state, and the star is the state's motto, which is "L'Etoile du Nord" which is French for "the North Star"
![Senior Project: A Year of Drawing](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/647e84466f030f90ae91fd2d/6493434863c62651c3bf3d07_643c370f9aaee66d39d252cb_Screen%2520Shot%25202020-05-08%2520at%25203.33.07%2520PM-min.png)
Senior Project: A Year of Drawing
My presentation showcases my final drawing portfolio. It is a selection from all of the architecture, sculpture, and portrait drawings that I have completed in the last year.
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Avalon School
Avalon School seeks to establish a just world by nurturing an equitable school community for students that inspires active learning, social justice, engaged citizenship, and hope for the future.
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Back To School!
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Our First State Championship!
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Avalon in the News
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Families
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Families
I mostly appreciate that my student is so loved and supported by many wonderful teachers/staff there. It feels like home for her. And that she is given the opportunity to follow her interests and get credit for it.
Families
The inclusivity, the overall approach to learning, the staff is incredible.. I could go on and on.