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CMS Student Artwork at Spring Fair

Chehalis Middle School Student Artwork at Puyallup Spring Fair

A total of 24 students from Justin Williams’ advanced art class at Chehalis Middle School submitted artwork for the Puyallup Spring Fair’s art section and more than 40 pieces total were accepted. Below are some examples of these talented students’ artwork, which will be on display in the Spring Fair’s art building. The fair runs April 10-12 and April 17-19 at the fairgrounds in Puyallup. For more information about the fair or how to attend, CLICK HERE.

Abstract art piece featuring a black shape with blue and white swirling lines.

The Great Blue in the Great Blue

By AJ Crowell

My print is inspired by the mighty blue whale who swims through the blue waters of the pacific.

A whimsical sculpture of a fish floats above a colorful base.

Silver Swimmer

By AJ Crowell

My Silver swimmer piece is inspired by a small art studio that I used to visit, where they would construct large sculptures from trash washed ashore the beaches. In memory of the art studio I chose to build my own with materials of highly consumed items from my house. I started collecting the cans for this project and quickly had each individual scale of the fish cut from the multiples of bubbly and soda cans. Each fin is likely constructed. The base made to look like sand was made of scraps from other projects, food wrappers, and a random assortment of trash. The supports and seaweed use old fencing wire that might otherwise have been scrapped. I like to envision this sculpture showing how decrepit our oceans have become and how we can upcycle to help. 

A woodcut print depicts two frogs facing each other, with a heart above them.

By Amelia Craig

A framed artwork features pencil drawings of various animals.

By Amelia Craig

A detailed pencil drawing of a deer skull is framed against a backdrop of book pages.

By Brooklyn Thome

A colorful illustration of an octopus with blue and yellow hues.

By Brooklyn Thome

A detailed drawing of a Triceratops with a butterfly in front of its face.

Tricerotops

By Brooklyn Thome

I was inspired to make my Triceratops because I've always thought prehistoric animals were interesting and beautiful. I made it with brush ink and painted shapes into the background with acrylic paint.

A serene landscape painting depicts mountains, water, and a cloudy sky.

Sea Scape

By Grace Eiswald

My Ink painting was inspired by nature, Nature is the one thing in life that couldn’t go wrong. It’s the good, the bad and everything in between. I think volcanoes show that yes we have anger and can blow up but we can still be beautiful and amazing in dangerous ways,  the beach is showing the craziness in the waves, and the tall peaks show everything had different perspectives in life.  and the hill tops are showing calm. Its showing that even when everything is crazy in their own way, everything together can make an insane mix of beauty.

A colorful illustration of a cat playing an electric guitar.

Luna Playing the Bass

By Gus Thomas

My painting of my cat playing a bass guitar is inspired by my cat Luna. I also play the bass.

An abstract painting features swirling patterns and floral elements.

By Gus Thomas

Two portraits of a person with long hair, one in black and white, the other with blue accents.

By Gus Thomas

A pencil drawing of a person with large eyes and a neutral expression.

By Gus Thomas

An artistic illustration of a figure with angel wings and a halo.

By Hayden Sons

A deer stands near a tree in a colorful drawing.

Grasslands

By Itzel Cortes

I made this to capture the beauty of nature and the outdoors. There is a doe out in a field with a tree, plants, and a bright sunny sky. I used colored pencils, ink, and a pen for this artwork. It explores themes of plant and animal life coexisting peacefully.

A whimsical scene featuring fantastical creatures in a grassy field under a blue sky.

By Josie Williams

A colorful koi fish sculpture swims amidst paper flowers on a blue background.

Koi Fish

By Kara Rasmussen

The koi fish i made is swimming in a small blue pond. This was inspired by the Hariwake koi fish, which was originally found in Japan. 

A grayscale drawing depicts a mountain range reflected in calm water.

The Peak

By Kenzie Anderson

This Edo ink watercolor was inspired by my love for nature, because it is so beautiful and has been on earth for so long 

A drawing of a person wearing a cap and collared shirt, looking to the side.

My Favorite Artist

By Kenzie Anderson

This mono print was inspired by one of my favorite country artists, Waylon Wyatt. I love his music so I made this art piece about him because I love creating art about my hobbies and things that I love most. I also do it because It gets me inspired and ready to create.  

Pencil drawing of several smiling young women, possibly a group portrait.

Friends

By Kinsley Santiago

This drawing is based on my life and inspired by my friends. I like to express myself with these whimsical drawings.

A stylized dragon head with brown scales, a blue mask, and green accents.

Lily the RainWing

By Kylie Maddux

A colorful koi fish art piece made with orange and white materials.

Koi Tab

By Lilly Wickert

My Koi fish represents my love of nature and how we protect it

A colorful, hand-painted ceramic cat figurine is held in someone's hands.

By Mariah Unzelman

Watercolor painting of a bakery with a blue facade and yellow awnings.

Bakery with Window

By Mirabel Burger

This watercolor painting evokes a very fun and playful tone and reminds me of Amsterdam. I got my inspiration for this drawing from my mom who is an artist and specializes in watercolor and going to a bakery in the early morning and ordering some pastries. 

A stack of teacups with floral patterns, steam rising from the top.

Stacked Tea Cups

By Mirabel Burger

This was inspired by my second home Germany, and their Kafe und Kuchen (coffee and cake) afternoon tradition. In the afternoon they indulge in a nice little slice of cake with coffee which inspired me to do an art work based off of this, though coffee cups are not that fun to draw so teacups was the route to go. The drawing gives off a whimsical and classical feeling that is fun to admire.

A portrait of a person with a floral background, drawn in blue and purple.

Queen Elizabeth II with Flowers

By Mirabel Burger

This artwork was inspired by my love for history and historical shows, which you can find me watching in my free time. I also wanted to try to take some key details from a certain artist I like, Kehinde Wiley, and try to incorporate them into my artwork like the flower background almost portrayed like a wallpaper. I believe I really put my creativity and heart into this drawing by trying to execute crosshatching on my Queen Elizabeth, which evokes a feeling of originality.

A white rose illustration against a black background with stars and planets.

By Nai’yma Mantanona Pena

A pencil drawing depicts a deer with large antlers centered in a mountain landscape.

Deer

By Nai’yma Mantanona Pena

My ink painting represents my love for both nature and the beauty of animals. Deers are strong and powerful, which are two characteristics that I think are very important to learn for the future. The hardest thing about recreating this beautiful animal was the challenge of using ink to draw it because ink isn’t something you can just erase and do all over again. You can't make many mistakes and when you do, you have to use that mistake and embrace it into your art work. I enjoyed using my art skills and used them to make one of God's beautiful creations

A piece of colored pencil artwork depicts a giraffe

By Natalie Harjo

A piece of artwork in black and white depicts a bee surrounded by lines

By Natalie Harjo

A painting depicts a cheetah

Leopard

By Natalie Harjo

My painting is a representation of my passion, which is creating animals in an artistic format. Leopards are bold and powerful, which are two characteristics I really enjoy attempting to replicate on canvas. The challenge of capturing this majestic creature with simple acrylic paint was what made finishing the art piece infinitely more rewarding. I enjoy using my talents to capture God’s creation and am proud of what I have created. 

Colorful shooting stars streak across a starry night sky.

By Nora Reed

An illustration of a sea turtle swimming in blue water.

By Rielynn Strong

A watercolor painting of a blue butterfly with intricate wing patterns.

By Rielynn Strong

A colorful drawing of a cat with large eyes, set against a whimsical background.

By Sofia Plancarte Medina

A photo shows a orange striped cat in the crook of a tree looking upward

Pretty Kitty

By Tru Hamrick

My picture of my cat shows how special and beautiful it is. I got my inspiration from the beauty of my cat and the beauty of the outdoors. The way my cat looks and the nature setting makes the picture feel calm and peaceful. It reminds people to appreciate nature and the little things around them.

A piece of digital artwork shows a face with a green spa masks surrounded by beauty labels and items

Spa Day

By Tru Hamrick

My spa-day themed face shows a calm and relaxing moment. I got my inspiration from skincare and fashion, which helped me focus on beauty and self-care. The peaceful expression reminds people to slow down and take care of themselves. It shows that self-care can make you feel fresh and confident.

A piece of artwork depicts a girls face in six different square panels in different rainbow colors tied together with string

Rainbow Print

By Tru Hamrick

I got my inspiration from the rainbow in the sky, and my smile is like a rainbow too. The colors make the artwork feel happy and full of life. It reminds me of something simple can be really amazing.

Abstract illustration featuring stylized, curved shapes emerging from squares.

By Xander Coalwell