New Beginnings
We were tasked with telling a story of new beginnings, so I decided to take a picture of the first watercolor painting I did on my sketchbook. I made the brush I used blurry to give better emphasis to the painting as if the viewer were getting lost in it.
Hometown
Our challenge was to tell something about our hometown. It would’ve been impossible to take a picture in Brazil, so I decided to use one of my dad’s photographs. In his image, there were many colorful balconies, some with clothes and towels hanging. So, as if the frame were a window to my past, I…
Love Story
Our challenge this week was to tell a love story. This is my border collie, Skylar. We’ve had this pup for 2 years now, and our family wouldn’t be the same without him. With his intense stares, sleepy whines, and hyperactive cuteness, Sky always lights up our day.
Warmth
Our challenge was to tell a story that made us feel warm inside. This was during the weekend when my godmother, nicknamed “tia Jú”, came to visit us for the first time in three years. We had a barbecue outside and talked for hours. Jú was so excited she came out blurry in the picture.
Self-Portrait
Throughout my life, I have lived in multiple countries who have different cultures and languages. This is represented by pages written in different languages from my times in both Brazil and the United States. The unifying element of the picture is the artwork that occupies the center, showing how artistic expression unifies my experiences regardless…