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Sarah Shepherd

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Bio

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 program
2017 - 2021
  • Majors:
    • 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
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Arts

    • Dream career goals:

      Creative Director

    • Groundskeeper

      Indianapolis Zoo
      2021 – Present3 years
    • Detassler

      Jackson Seeds
      2014 – 2014
    • Street Crew

      City of Greensburg
      2018 – 20191 year
    • Seasonal

      Rural King
      2018 – 2018

    Arts

    • Independent

      Sculpture
      .
      2017 – 2021
    • Independent

      Photography
      .
      2017 – 2021
    • Independent

      Drawing
      .
      2017 – 2021
    • Independent

      Painting
      .
      2017 – 2021

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Independent — Independent
      2017 – 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
    Winner
    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
    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