Hobbies and interests
Reading
Painting and Studio Art
Drawing And Illustration
Singing
Photography and Photo Editing
Art
Poetry
Education
Graphic Design
Woodworking
Self Care
Reading
Art
Adult Fiction
I read books multiple times per month
Sarah Shepherd
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WinnerSarah Shepherd
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During the freshman year of my degree, I was hired as a woodshop monitor at Herron School of Art which is where I completely fell in love with wood, its properties, and the community surrounding the field of woodworking. My work is influenced by my personal emotions more than anything, but I try to be as considerate as I can about the planet and the universe around me while I create my art. The decisions I make are heavily influenced by my aspirations and designs drawn in my sketchbooks. Wood and paint are the materials I use the most, but I enjoy drawing and other materials as well. I love to raise awareness about our planet’s most difficult issues such as global warming, animal extinction, pollution, violence, racism, hunger, poverty, mental health, and the human condition, etc. My current work is inspired by mental health, processing emotions, and political issues in America. Being a genderfluid, pansexual person who grew up in a community that’s not very accepting of others, the political issues are affecting me personally in a specific way so I’m doing my best to process my emotions through my art. A type of art therapy for everyone to enjoy with me.
- Sarah Elizabeth Dawn Shepherd
Education
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Furniture Design and Manufacturing
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Furniture Design and Manufacturing
- Sculpture
- Environmental Design/Architecture
- Interior Design
- Design and Applied Arts, Other
Career
Dream career field:
Arts
Dream career goals:
Creative Director
Groundskeeper
Indianapolis Zoo2021 – Present3 yearsDetassler
Jackson Seeds2014 – 2014Street Crew
City of Greensburg2018 – 20191 yearSeasonal
Rural King2018 – 2018
Arts
Independent
Sculpture.2017 – 2021Independent
Photography.2017 – 2021Independent
Drawing.2017 – 2021Independent
Painting.2017 – 2021
Public services
Volunteering
Independent — Independent2017 – 2021
Future Interests
Advocacy
Politics
Volunteering
Philanthropy
Finesse Your Education's "The College Burnout" Scholarship
"Kismet"
1. https://youtu.be/fNkPOLpQjlw - "On my Own" by Jaden
2. https://youtu.be/ML8Yq1Rd6I0 - "Waves" by Kanye West
3. https://youtu.be/Xv9InPzAYbA - "Cradles" by Sub Urban
4. https://youtu.be/s1-D8UOq7iA - "The Adventures of Moon Man & Slim Shady" by Kid Cudi and Eminem
5. https://youtu.be/gdMFKklFqkg - "Here Comes a Thought" by Steven Universe Music
6. https://youtu.be/YuHdkSj5nGc - "Lost Boy" Ruth B.
7. https://youtu.be/pD7H2hE8YD0 - "Ultimately" by Khai Dreams
Terry Crews "Creative Courage" Scholarship
https://slwatermelons.wixsite.com/website
I want to protect nature and inspire others to care for our world.
Mental Health Movement Scholarship
Artist’s Statement
During my freshman year of my degree, I was hired as a woodshop monitor at Herron School of Art which is where I completely fell in love with wood, it’s properties, and the community surrounding the field of woodworking. My work is influenced by my personal emotions more than anything, but I try to be as considerate as I can about the planet and the universe around me while I create my art. The decisions I make are heavily influenced by my aspirations and designs drawn in my sketchbooks. Wood and paint are the materials I use the most, but I enjoy drawing and other materials as well. I love to raise awareness about our planet’s most difficult issues such as global warming, animal extinction, pollution, violence, racism, hunger, poverty, mental health, and the human condition, etc. My current work is inspired by mental health, processing emotions, and political issues in America. Being a genderfluid, pansexual person who grew up in a community that’s not very accepting of others, the political issues are affecting me personally in a specific way so I’m doing my best to process my emotions through my art. A type of art therapy for everyone to enjoy with me.
- Sarah Elizabeth Dawn Shepherd
Instagram: SLWatermelons
Website: https://slwatermelons.wixsite.com/website
Unicorn Scholarship
Artist’s Statement
During my freshman year of my degree, I was hired as a woodshop monitor at Herron School of Art which is where I completely fell in love with wood, it’s properties, and the community surrounding the field of woodworking. My work is influenced by my personal emotions more than anything, but I try to be as considerate as I can about the planet and the universe around me while I create my art. The decisions I make are heavily influenced by my aspirations and designs drawn in my sketchbooks. Wood and paint are the materials I use the most, but I enjoy drawing and other materials as well. I love to raise awareness about our planet’s most difficult issues such as global warming, animal extinction, pollution, violence, racism, hunger, poverty, mental health, and the human condition, etc. My current work is inspired by mental health, processing emotions, and political issues in America. Being a genderfluid, pansexual person who grew up in a community that’s not very accepting of others, the political issues are affecting me personally in a specific way so I’m doing my best to process my emotions through my art. A type of art therapy for everyone to enjoy with me.
- Sarah Elizabeth Dawn Shepherd
Instagram: SLWatermelons
Website: https://slwatermelons.wixsite.com/website
JuJu Foundation Scholarship
Artist’s Statement
During my freshman year of my degree, I was hired as a woodshop monitor at Herron School of Art which is where I completely fell in love with wood, it’s properties, and the community surrounding the field of woodworking. My work is influenced by my personal emotions more than anything, but I try to be as considerate as I can about the planet and the universe around me while I create my art. The decisions I make are heavily influenced by my aspirations and designs drawn in my sketchbooks. Wood and paint are the materials I use the most, but I enjoy drawing and other materials as well. I love to raise awareness about our planet’s most difficult issues such as global warming, animal extinction, pollution, violence, racism, hunger, poverty, mental health, and the human condition, etc. My current work is inspired by mental health, processing emotions, and political issues in America. Being a genderfluid, pansexual person who grew up in a community that’s not very accepting of others, the political issues are affecting me personally in a specific way so I’m doing my best to process my emotions through my art. A type of art therapy for everyone to enjoy with me.
- Sarah Elizabeth Dawn Shepherd
Instagram: SLWatermelons
Website: https://slwatermelons.wixsite.com/website
LGBTQIA Arts and Personal Development Scholarship
Artist’s Statement
During the freshman year of my degree, I was hired as a woodshop monitor at Herron School of Art which is where I completely fell in love with wood, its properties, and the community surrounding the field of woodworking. My work is influenced by my personal emotions more than anything, but I try to be as considerate as I can about the planet and the universe around me while I create my art. The decisions I make are heavily influenced by my aspirations and designs drawn in my sketchbooks. Wood and paint are the materials I use the most, but I enjoy drawing and other materials as well. I love to raise awareness about our planet’s most difficult issues such as global warming, animal extinction, pollution, violence, racism, hunger, poverty, mental health, and the human condition, etc. My current work is inspired by mental health, processing emotions, and political issues in America. Being a genderfluid, pansexual person who grew up in a community that’s not very accepting of others, the political issues are affecting me personally in a specific way so I’m doing my best to process my emotions through my art. A type of art therapy for everyone to enjoy with me.
- Sarah Elizabeth Dawn Shepherd
Instagram: SLWatermelons
Website: https://slwatermelons.wixsite.com/website
Traveling Artist Scholarship
During my freshman year of my degree, I was hired as a woodshop monitor at Herron School of Art which is where I completely fell in love with wood, it’s properties, and the community surrounding the field of woodworking. My work is influenced by my personal emotions more than anything, but I try to be as considerate as I can about the planet and the universe around me while I create my art. The decisions I make are heavily influenced by my aspirations and designs drawn in my sketchbooks. Wood and paint are the materials I use the most, but I enjoy drawing and other materials as well. I love to raise awareness about our planet’s most difficult issues such as global warming, animal extinction, pollution, violence, racism, hunger, poverty, mental health, and the human condition, etc. My current work is inspired by mental health, processing emotions, and political issues in America. Being a genderfluid, pansexual person who grew up in a community that’s not very accepting of others, the political issues are affecting me personally in a specific way so I’m doing my best to process my emotions through my art. A type of art therapy for everyone to enjoy with me.
- Sarah Elizabeth Dawn Shepherd
Instagram: SLWatermelons
Website: https://slwatermelons.wixsite.com/website
Larry Van Craeynest "Master Your Craft" Scholarship
WinnerDuring my freshman year of my degree, I was hired as a woodshop monitor at Herron School of Art which is where I completely fell in love with wood, it’s properties, and the community surrounding the field of woodworking. My work is influenced by my personal emotions more than anything, but I try to be as considerate as I can about the planet and the universe around me while I create my art. The decisions I make are heavily influenced by my aspirations and designs drawn in my sketchbooks. Wood and paint are the materials I use the most, but I enjoy drawing and other materials as well. I love to raise awareness about our planet’s most difficult issues such as global warming, animal extinction, pollution, violence, racism, hunger, poverty, mental health, and the human condition, etc. My current work is inspired by mental health, processing emotions, and political issues in America. Being a genderfluid, pansexual person who grew up in a community that’s not very accepting of others, the political issues are affecting me personally in a specific way so I’m doing my best to process my emotions through my art. A type of art therapy for everyone to enjoy with me.
- Sarah Elizabeth Dawn Shepherd
Instagram: SLWatermelons
Website: https://slwatermelons.wixsite.com/website
Ocho Cares Artistry Scholarship
During my freshman year of my degree, I was hired as a woodshop monitor at Herron School of Art which is where I completely fell in love with wood, it’s properties, and the community surrounding the field of woodworking. My work is influenced by my personal emotions more than anything, but I try to be as considerate as I can about the planet and the universe around me while I create my art. The decisions I make are heavily influenced by my aspirations and designs drawn in my sketchbooks. Wood and paint are the materials I use the most, but I enjoy drawing and other materials as well. I love to raise awareness about our planet’s most difficult issues such as global warming, animal extinction, pollution, violence, racism, hunger, poverty, mental health, and the human condition, etc. My current work is inspired by mental health, processing emotions, and political issues in America. Being a genderfluid, pansexual person who grew up in a community that’s not very accepting of others, the political issues are affecting me personally in a specific way so I’m doing my best to process my emotions through my art. A type of art therapy for everyone to enjoy with me.
- Sarah Elizabeth Dawn Shepherd
Instagram: SLWatermelons
Website: https://slwatermelons.wixsite.com/website