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Elise Graves

625

Bold Points

1x

Finalist

1x

Winner

Bio

Since I was young, I've been drawn to art. It's followed me through the good, bad, and lonely times. For the longest time, I viewed my art as a hobby; shared only with close family. That changed in my early teens when I was introduced to graphic design and I fell in love instantly. Ever since then, I've been working towards making my passion into a viable career choice. Along the way, I also developed an interest in the Spanish language. I found it rewarding to be able to help someone navigate the language barrier, knowing that my support could make a difference in their experience. My dream is to become a graphic designer who can assist both English and Spanish clients to make design accessible to as many people as possible. I understand that pursuing degrees in both Spanish and graphic design will be challenging, but I'm committed to putting in the work necessary to achieve my goal. I'm a very driven individual and I look foreward to bringing that with me into the next step of my life.

Education

Broomfield High School

High School
2021 - 2025

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Majors of interest:

    • Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
    • Design and Applied Arts
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Graphic Design

    • Dream career goals:

      My dream is to become a graphic designer who works with both English and Spanish clients to make design accessible to more people.

    • Lead

      Code Ninjas
      2021 – Present4 years

    Public services

    • Advocacy

      National Honor Society — Member
      2023 – 2024
    • Volunteering

      Ballard Equestrian — Volunteer
      2020 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Froggycrossing's Creativity Scholarship
    Winner
    Creativity at its core is a very human concept that allows us the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, and patterns to generate new and original concepts. In its essence, creativity is a concept with many interpretations, and that's part of its beauty. What creativity means to one person may differ greatly from its meaning to another, raising the important question: How do I personally define creativity? To me, Creativity is a unique ability that connects communities and brings dreams to life. It's the spark of an idea that forms in your mind. One that you feel an innate desire to bring into existence. For artists, being creative means envisioning a piece of art—no matter how strange or unconventional— and sharing it with a community of others who can appreciate and share your imaginative vision. The most fascinating aspect of creativity is that it is never static. It evolves and builds upon the artists who came before us. It draws from a library of our lived experiences and the communities that shape us. Continuously inspiring new forms of expression. In my attached artwork I named Peaceful Decay, I explored what creativity means to me. I delved into how nature and decay feed into the human experience, and how from a certain point of view, it can be beautiful. I wanted this piece to push my limits and see how far my creativity could take me if I tried hard enough. I researched the anatomical human structure to give me an outline of where her ribs should rest and how I could form a skull into the face of a living woman. By combining elements of the natural world with the human form, I aimed to illustrate the fragile beauty of existence and the inevitability of change. Ultimately, Peaceful Decay is a reflection of how creativity allows us to find meaning and beauty even in the most unexpected places.