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
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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
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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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