Author: sophiabarnes

May 2023 12 x 15” Acrylic paint One hour still life of a skeleton figure. Back to Portfolio

March 2023 Digital media diagram made in Adobe Photoshop Plants have an impressive ability to adapt to various environments, and one of their remarkable skills is their capacity to perceive gravity and modify their growth patterns accordingly. This phenomenon is referred to as gravitropism, which is essential for a plant’s survival. Specialized structures in plant… Continue reading Gravitropism Diagram

Digital artwork inspired by NASA’s vintage travel exoplanet postcards. Created in Adobe Photoshop The project I created was inspired by NASA’s travel card posters, which showcase potentially habitable exoplanets. I designed a poster advertising Gliese 667-cc, an exoplanet located just 22 light-years away. Gliese 667-cc is believed to be habitable and rocky with mountains. Similar… Continue reading Scorching Skies

September 2023 Graphite In this graphite drawing, I wanted to explore the theme of time and preservation. Each object – an hourglass, plastic grapes, a vintage bottle, faded flowers, an old camera, and a beetle encased in resin – tells a story of the past. They are all items that have lasted through time, each… Continue reading Eternal Stillness

Back to Portfolio May 2022 20 x 16” oil pastel This piece, ‘Popcorn Perspective,’ is all about seeing something common in a new way. I used oil pastels to bring out the textures and shapes of popcorn, but with a twist – instead of the usual colors, I chose to incorporate blues and greens. These… Continue reading Popcorn Perspective

Back to Portfolio 9 x 11” mixed media: Micron pen, colored pencil, acrylic paint, sepia pen, watercolor This piece is an ode to Istanbul. I chose to experiment with texture, color, and perspective in my work. My use of mixed media reflects the complex history of Istanbul itself. The use of perspective invites the viewer… Continue reading Whispers from the Bosphorus