Miah Reyes, 11th grade student in Bronx River High School, won the artist of the month award.

Q: How long have you been creating art?

A: I have been creating art since I was in elementary school.

Q: What inspired you to create art?
A: I get inspired from the movies and TV shows I watch and I also have certain interests when I create art.

Q: Are there any artists from the past or today that inspire you? Why?

A: I really like Frida Kahlo because she puts a lot of emotion and creativity into her art pieces.

Q: How does creating art make you feel?

A: Creating art makes me happy because I can express my feelings and emotions through my art.

Q: When it comes to art, what is your preferred tool? Why?

A: I like to use pencil and paints because it’s easy to use and I create better art pieces using pencil and paints then the other art tools.

Q: Did you learn how to draw or already knew how to draw?

A: I already know how to draw andI also watched art videos on YouTube.

Q: What would you say your general skill range?

A: I would say 6 out of 10 because I can only draw landscapes but I’m willing to learn new skills and open to new ideas when it comes to art.

Q: Is there anything you have trouble with in the world of art?

A: I have a hard time drawing animals and realistis characters.

Q: What is something you see other artists do that you dislike?

A: I don’t like when someone uses too much color in a piece of art that would have looked good with simple and less colors.

Q: Do you consider pursuing art as a career or just a hobby?

A: It’s just a hobby because I love animals a lot and I want to have a job where I will interfere with all kinds of animals.

Q: What piece of art that you’ve done that you like the most?Why?

A: My most favorite artwork was the Morgan Library art book and water color because it’s new for me and I did really well on both of them.

Q: What is your favorite type of art style? Why?

A: I really like cartoon art because it’s fun and creative. Also realistic art is too hard for me.

Q: What does your drawing/painting/artwork mean to you?

A: For me my artwork represents who I am as a person, my emotion and my style.