LES students inspired to be artistic
LES students Sadie Ivey, Meya Tucker, and Ella Taylor have been recognized at the Nashville Parthenon in a competition open to Middle Tennessee middle schoolers.
TRAE MOOREHEAD
MCHS Student Journalist
Artistic talent is hard to come by, so it is essential to recognize it when it appears. Three bright and capable minds at our Lynchburg Elementary School have revealed such talent: Sadie Ivey, Ella Taylor, and Meya Tucker.
These young ladies have demonstrated exceptional creativity and artistic ability to the point that they have been recognized at the Nashville Parthenon in a competition open to Middle Tennessee middle schoolers. This achievement is deserving of the pride and recognition of our community.
Sadie Ivey’s “Shere Khan” drawing is a pencil illustration depicting a tiger in astonishing detail. Sadie’s art won 2nd place in the drawing category at the competition, and she cited the meticulous detail with which she created her work as her favorite aspect.
When asked about the significance of the art, she said, “I have drawn a tiger every year since first grade, and I like to see how much better I have gotten.” Her drive to constantly improve year by year is inspirational and a true testament to the dedication necessary to achieve such a level of skill as hers.
In Ella Taylor’s artwork, “A Walk in the Woods,” a colorful dragon takes a peaceful stroll through a forest. Ella made “A Walk in the Woods” using colorful markers. She stated that the centerpiece of the illustration, the dragon, was her favorite part of it.
Ella also cited the Wings of Fire series of novels as her main inspiration for the drawing, saying, “It makes me feel more confident in my work.” Drawing inspiration and confidence from the work of those whom you admire is a powerful tool, and it is clear that she knows how to use it well, as she won 1st place in the Mixed Media category.
Finally, Meya Tucker’s painting, “Morning Light,” is a familiar scene of the sun on the horizon that resembles classic paintings of similar composition while maintaining its individuality in its exciting art style. Meya sketched her art with a pencil before painting it with watercolors, creating a wavy look that she stated to be her favorite part of her work.
Winning 2nd place in Mixed Media, Meya said she was “inspired by Ted Harrison,” a painter she learned about in art class. This inspiration is evident in her work and will continue to be a factor in her development as a talented young artist.
No one is as overjoyed about the accomplishments of these three artists as Lynchburg Elementary School’s art teacher, Nicole Orr. She holds each student in high regard, saying they are all hard-working, creative, A-plus students. “I am so proud of them for stepping out of their comfort zones and submitting their work,” Orr said of the students’ successes.
The art students at LES have an excellent teacher and role models to look up to. Orr said she plans to continue encouraging students to compete in similar contests, enabling them to hone their skills further.
Recognizing the talent around us is the most effective and essential way to foster further development. From the encouragement and inspiration of role models, the improvements and techniques used to create their works, and the courageous submissions of their final products, Sadie, Ella, and Meya have proven to be determined and talented young artists.
