Jillienne Hays: Tarasynora

Artist Statement

Tarasynora is an original character I designed several years ago.  In the stress of college and life, I found myself losing passion for art, despite being an art major and wanting to draw for a living. I stopped drawing almost completely because I couldn’t find the drive or energy. The few times I did, I lost it once I started drawing because I couldn’t be perfect immediately. An assignment from my therapist to draw regardless of how it looks led to redraw an old character. At least 4 years after the original draft, I could see just how much I improved, and while I still struggle to draw sometimes, I once again have the passion for my art that I had once lost. I decided to bring my inspiration to life, as an embodiment of my motivation to help remind me when I begin to lose confidence.

About the Project

  • Title of Work: Tarasynora
  • Medium: 3 board photo prints
  • Student's Name: Jillienne Hays
  • Major: Digital Storytelling
  • Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2023
  • Hometown: St. Louis
  • Student's Mentor: Marc Vital
  • Mentor's Department: Theater

Comments

Eric Brands

Amazing job!! Get out there and break a leg in the thespian world. 

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Michelle Robertson

Wow! Absolutely gorgeous and inspirational. Your storytelling almost had me in tears. It really got to my soul. 

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Laura

Jillienne Hays: Tarasynora

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Sophie Shockley

Jillie,What a touching video. I'm right there with you. Know I love you and think the world of you. Best of luck. I'm rooting for you.

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Caroline

Good work!

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