May 2023 12 x 15” Acrylic paint One hour still life of a skeleton figure. Back to Portfolio
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Classroom Still Life
September 2022 9 x 11” one hour mixed media still life. Acrylic paint, oil pastel, pen.
Crimson Guardian II
September 2022 Mixed Media paper collage. Paper, beads, marker. In “Crimson Guardian” I explored the idea of a mythical creature in a mythical land. I chose a red dragon as my central figure, representing strength and power. The dragon breathes fire, which symbolizes transformation and change. To create this piece, I used paper cutouts and… Continue reading Crimson Guardian II
Gravitropism Diagram
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
Scorching Skies
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
Eternal Stillness
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
Popcorn Perspective
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
Whispers from the Bosphorus
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
Sophia Barnes Art 