Quarantine Strokes: Independence Art Gallery

“Painting has kept me busy and allowed me to explore the different styles of art.”

School closing has impacted students and staff immensely. Many have used the time in quarantine to experiment with their creative palettes by painting or drawing. Here are a few art pieces from students:

“Quarantine Dream” by Anoushka Upadhye, Grade 10

“I wanted to paint this because I really want to go on vacation, especially the beach.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Archangel” by Kaylin Shukert, Grade 10

“My art really grounds me, and it’s my method of relaxing during quarantine.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Fall Freedom” by Neha Ponnamineni, Grade 10

“I wanted to draw something that depicts an emotion that most of us want right now, freedom.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“A Lakeside Shoreline” by Nithya Angadi, Grade 9

“Painting has kept me busy and allowed me to explore the different styles of art.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Starry Swirls” by Karina Ruia, Grade 10

“I was honestly just looking for something to pass the time, and I started from looking at some pictures of the northern lights.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Jake’s Blues” by Alexis Ayala, Grade 10

“This painting shows the growth of my dog, and its message is to cherish friends and family.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Changing Seasons” by Rehma Saqib, Grade 10

“I was inspired by the fading winter seasons and the arrival of spring, and I wanted to show this in my painting.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Peacock” by Priyanshi Jeevagan, Grade 10

“Painting during quarantine has helped me spend my time well, and I also get to show my creativity through painting.”