Hi guys, I'd really like it if you'd all leave some feedback on this - my portfolio for admissions into the art department at Appalachian State University.  I've tried to select a range of artworks that I've done that are among by best.  Here are my top 10 pieces.


Manipulations are probably the art form I am most experienced in.  I chose two manipulations that I liked personally and are also among the more popular in my gallery.  I think both of these show interesting composition and are technically well done.


I've been making jewelry for years now, and though I don't want to take away space from other art works, I thought it was appropriate for there to be a little craftiness showing.  This piece is special because I actually made it for an interview at ASU.


Collage has been a recent interest for me, and I've made quite a few in just the past few months.  These two artworks were my selections.  "Panic" especially means a lot to me, as I based it around my emotions about my mental illness diagnoses.  Interestingly enough, both of these collages contain eyes.  


Evidence of drawing skills is one of the requirements for being accepted; unfortunately, I think I'm a bit lacking in this area.  I tried including drawings of different subject matter though, and used two different mediums.  I don't think these drawings are bad, they just aren't quite as good as I like.  But I do think it's nice that David Tennant is in my portfolio XD


I started working on this painting when I realised that I was  going to need to have some form of traditional artwork in my portfolio.  It's only my second attempt at oil painting, and it's a portrait of my horse.  I pretty much feel the same way about this as I do about my drawings.


I'm hoping that including something like this will help my portfolio stand out from the rest.  I think it's good that I have something different and creative to add.