The way this photo brings me joy is in the way the sunset is hitting the rear view mirror. To me, it's showing that there's still a lot of beauty around us even though we're inside, and just because we're isolated, doesn't mean we're alone. Everyone is experiencing this quarantine. - Sophie
Self-Directed Projects
I painted flowers because sometimes when you are surrounded by Mother Nature, you breathe in and smell different scents from the flowers. Sometimes pretty little things can change you, or remind you of your most joyful memories. - Naidelyn
Utopian Landscapes
“My utopia is very colorful, with a lot of trees because trees are the best. Buildings are sparse, and there are hills and mountains and a beautiful sky full of stars to look at. The buildings and roads that are there are colorful and complimentary of the Earth. There are people actually talking to each other, children actually playing outside. Nature has more of a presence than architecture, and the people live in harmony with the other species in this world.” -I’Asiah
“This landscape is inspired by Colorado Outward Bound. It's a school in the mountains and they teach you to be stronger and healthier. My experience was the toughest and the happiest moments of my life. We would climb mountains and would be able to have a goal. The silence was one of the most amazing things. There was no beeping, screaming, and most important of all no one to be judged by. Sometimes we should be able to take a deep breath and hear what nature is telling us. Sometimes we should take a moment to close our eyes and breathe. We should be able to let go of some things and take the good in.” -Naidelyn
