Madisyn Chan

Artist Statement: I normally like to work with graphite but I wanted to try something different with collage and express my feelings and ideas with this piece. The idea behind this piece was the theme of loneliness, our perception (of ourselves/others/the world/etc), and pain. But also with a concept going along with the Black Lives Matter movement.

Bio: My name is Madisyn Chan. I am currently a Senior in High School and I am enrolled in the Running Start program. Ever since I was young, I liked to draw and try to practice and expand my current skills. I love how meaningful art can be. It can not only tell stories but also express feelings and emotions through the work of the artist.

Diana Ferar

Artist Statement: The line art piece is inspired by a grounding view of the PNW's great outdoors. The collage was a very personal interpretation of a lot of my interests at the time and how a busy mind may feel.

Bio: My name is Dee. I'm going to school for IT and design. I was interested in art as a young kid, and look forward to creating more in the days to come.

Grace Feucht

Artist Statement: I am a visual artist that works mostly with collage and paper cuts. These mediums can be used to create really realistic or unrealistic images. I use that to my advantage as my work is focused on romanticizing and appreciating the beauty of everyday life.

Bio: I was raised by an art teacher so I've been involved in the arts my entire life. As I grew older, I experimented with the performing, visual and video arts. But overtime I've found that I can express myself and tell stories most freely through the visual arts. It was through exploring the visual arts more deeply that I found my voice through collage and paper cuts.

Patrick Foley

Artist Statement: I want to make art, or at least something that could be defined as art. I try to dabble in as many different media as possible. I think some things are better represented in one media more than others. For instance; a painting of a PB&J will never be as good as the real thing.

Bio: I was a chef for many years. Coincidentally, I was also able to travel extensively. I traded in my backpack and kitchen tools for art supplies, and I’m starting a new journey.

Shannon Guo

Artist Statement: My artistic practice style is simple and life-oriented. A pen and a sketchbook make it easier for me to have the impulse to record every bit of life. If I have enough time to work on a project, I may think about it for a few days before preparing the material. Any material can be a tool for my creation. I'm most relaxed when I start with a random part. I like to expand my story continuity with small creations.

Bio: My name is Shannon Guo. I am a student studying for an associate's degree in liberal arts at Clark College. I love almost everything to do with art. So I'm more like a happy-go-lucky person, accepting all the art around me that I can come into contact with. Sophisticated, fashionable, unpretentious, simple, and humorous art styles are the scope of my consideration. I hope that through learning and training in Clark, my future self will be more calm and confident when entering the work field of art.

Ariel Hricziscse

Artist Statement: I usually create pieces for myself - something I enjoy looking at or that has a special meaning to me. For the most part, I enjoy creating art based on the natural world that sends positive vibes. In addition, I have made a few drawings based on less than ideal situations such as hospice care and also medication dependence. I prefer to use my art as an outlet to look on the lighter side of life.

Bio: I am a hobby artist. I have always felt a strong need for a creative outlet and I enjoy dabbling in various types of art. I have loved coloring and drawing ever since I could hold a pencil or a crayon. I see being creative as an essential part of my life, no matter my circumstances or resources. I also enjoy encouraging others to tap into their creative powers.

Samantha Larson

Artist Statement: I have not had a lot of practice in the art world. I have taken a few art classes in middle school and currently, but that is the extent of my learning. I have created using acrylics mostly, and drawings. In my creations, I take a lot of the outside world and try to incorporate them in a way.

Bio: I am a junior at Ridgefield High School. I am currently in Running Start through Clark College. My favorite hobbies are watching movies with friends and playing with my two dogs, Charlie and Cosine.

Jacob Lowder

Artist Statement: I am very interested in many concepts that I try to incorporate into my art. Some common themes I like to explore are: space, music, technology, and comic book style artwork.

Bio: I am Jacob Lowder. I am a 17 year old Running Start student attending Clark College. I am taking a 2D Art and Design class, which is my first art class since middle school. I love to draw and I am very excited to learn more about the art world and community.

Angela Lucescu

Artist Statement: I have not taken very many art classes nor do I do lots of art like this piece I have done, but I do enjoy being creative and stepping outside of my regular comfort zone, and doing something new. When I practice art, I don't really know what I am going for at first. I mostly just go off the top of my head and figure out later what it really is. I am interested in abstract art, especially when I am creating abstract art, as it doesn't have to really represent anything in particular, which helps me to just go off and make my own strange creation.

Bio: I am a Running Start student at Clark College and I am working to receive my AA in a general transfer degree. I enjoy the art of doing calligraphy and making different cards with creative lettering on each of them. I also enjoy baking many different types of desserts and decorating cakes. These activities are some of the many things that I like to participate in doing in my free time, as well as being active outside and traveling.

Victoria Roemhildt

Artist Statement: This art piece was created when I was in ART 101 with Professor Ramin. The prompt was a Surrealism collage. Everything was cut or hole-punched from magazines and paper. I was really inspired by a fairytale theme which is where the bright colors and the little pirate ship came from! I saw the hand in a magazine and loved the idea of it being a tree!

Bio: My name is Tori Roemhildt! I am currently on my last few terms at Clark College to get my transfer associate's degree. After taking ART 101 here at Clark, I found that I love being creative. It gives me an outlet to make anything I want and eases my mind!

Cameron van Sluis

Artist Statement: My specialty is in video production and time-based art, but when I make 2-D art, I love to make scenes that 'pop' and really catch the viewer’s eye. I illustrate using high intensity colors and contrast.

Bio: Cameron van Sluis is a Multimedia Designer from Vancouver, Washington. He specializes in Motion Graphics & Video Production, but also has experience with digital graphic design, web design and 2-D art.