Imagine an emerald forest, teeming with jade bushes and trees that scrape the sky. Breathe in the aroma of fallen pine firs and fresh unpolluted air flowing through your threads of hair. Experience the silence. Feel the stillness. Along a chocolate dirt pathway, a creature with gleaming silver fur and bright hazel eyes stares at you. She stands there with her slender snout pointing in your direction. Her paws aligned, she can pounce on you at any moment, her eyes reflecting the monochromatic world that I once resided in. That creature was me, trapped on a piece of paper and glued down by acrylic paint. The “Lone Wolf” was my first painting. It was once a reflection of my sense of solitude. I I had an issue with finding friends in middle school. I was shy and insecure. I couldn’t build up the courage to unlock my true self and display it for others. Instead, my personality leaked through my artwork. …show more content…
Instead of remaining in a solitary corner, I was brought out into the light. My classmates invited me to join their groups, so I would not have to be isolated. I was a stranger in their midst, but they accepted me as their sister. I felt as if I have arrived in a forever home away from home. The air and people that I encountered were like rays of sun that illuminated the shadows of my heart. They unlocked the cage that kept me from seeing a bigger picture of the world that I was in. My painting, “Rosella” symbolizes how I grew into my own character with a role to play in the world. A vibrant vermillion dress in the shape of petals cascades down the torso of a feminine figure, dancing on the stained paper. Her scarlet hair is let loose among the swirling pink rose petals. What was once a bud, became a radiant blossom. In other words, I was once a bud that refused to open until the time was right with the perfect
She stands a staggering 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighs a massive 95 pounds, and has short, brown hair and brown eyes. I see my older sister Leslie. Others see a model of perfection. Don't get me wrong, my sister and I are close and have been inseparable since birth. My mother has kept pictures of us ranging from the time we shared a playpen as babies to just recently at Leslie's graduation. For seventeen years, we've shared every life experience imaginable, and we've dealt with the trials and tribulations that come with growing up. But in September, she left home to attend the University of California at Irvine, leaving me to face life alone. However, it gave me the opportunity to live life by myself as Ryan, instead of Leslie's little brother.
One day that I will probably never forget is the day that I had to play Jonathan Walker. He was easily the best table tennis player in our school and he had even been offered to play on the National Junior team. I remember the match as if it was yesterday.
Writing a self-reflective tirade is perhaps one of the most difficult tasks to perform. I have found myself pondering this topic for an unusually long time; no one has ever asked me to write about my culture-- the one thing about myself which I understand the least. This question which is so easy for others to answer often leads me into a series of convoluted explanations, "I was born in the U.S., but lived in Pakistan since I was six. My brothers moved to the US when I was thirteen" I am now nearly twenty, which means I have spent half my life being Pakistani, the other half trying to be American, or is the other way around?
The use of space, color, and line, create a painting that is able to be emotional yet available, intimate yet comfortable. The painting shows the human spirit in the way that is should be, without fear of judgement. Decorative Figure on an Ornamental Background depicts a woman, her lower body wrapped in a white sheet, sitting on the floor. The walls are covered in a very ornate floral pattern. The flowers are red and white, and there is a blue and brown pattern
By unlocking the door to (name) past, one sees his thoughts and actions when they first took hold of his persona. This essay serves as a key to that door and to my current personality.
It has always been my greatest ambition to become a college graduate. In order to achieve that goal I have strived to cultivate the various talents with which I have been blessed.
When I wake up to the ear-splitting sound of my alarm clock, and blindly search for the snooze button, a sudden thought dawns: "What am I doing?"
Suddenly, I was put out of my “comfort” zone. Because my dad got a new job, I moved from a small city called Eugene to a big city called Portland. Me, along with my four other siblings, were put into a tiny private school with
The experience of the APEC Youth Science festival was incredible. It has had an enormous impact on me in many ways, changing the way I look at the world and connecting me with people and events far beyond my formerly limited experience. I am extremely glad to have had this opportunity. It was a wonderful experience on multiple levels. It challenged me and expanded me intellectually and socially. I feel that this experience has had an immense impact on me.
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It is an interesting occurrence when something so entirely small can change your viewpoint. I haven't had many of these events happen to me, but when they did, it was illuminating. The term for these kind of incidents is called the "Butterfly Effect." Generally, the definition is captured in an example. It describes when a butterfly moves its delicate wings, it can cause a tsunami somewhere else. Many people disagree with this ideal; however, I tend to think of it in a more metaphorical way. To me, it means that even the most nominal events can cause the largest changes. I experienced one of those incidents a few years ago on the online writing platform of Wattpad, which changed the entire way I thought about myself.
It has been said that Kool-Aid makes the world go 'round. Let it be advised, however, that without the proper tools and directions, the great American beverage is nothing more than an envelope of unsweetened powder. There are five simple steps to create this candy-tasting concoction.
The girls’ decision to disregard the instructions and instead create their own interpretation of Van Gogh’s Sunflowers is thus a metaphor for their decision to not comply with societal expectations. In particular, the vibrancy and diversity of the colours used are intended to connote ‘individuality’ and ‘understanding’. This positions audiences to feel positive towards the progress women have made in society regarding new ideas and challenging stereotypes. Thus, the girls’ ability to express their opinions reveals how much they have personally progressed, and hence,
The crucial importance and relevance of economics related disciplines to the modern world have led me to want to pursue the study of these social sciences at a higher level. My study of Economics has shown me the fundamental part it plays in our lives and I would like to approach it with an open mind - interested but not yet fully informed.
It was the second semester of fourth grade year. My parents had recently bought a new house in a nice quite neighborhood. I was ecstatic I always wanted to move to a new house. I was tired of my old home since I had already explored every corner, nook, and cranny. The moment I realized I would have to leave my old friends behind was one of the most devastating moments of my life. I didn’t want to switch schools and make new friends. Yet at the same time was an interesting new experience.