The Carmel School

Amanda, seeing this piece of yours just blew me away! I am so incredibly proud of the artist you’re becoming at 16. The detail in this is just awesome. I love the grid layout and how you’ve played with contrast—putting that one bright yellow flower against the deep blue background really makes it pop, while the different shades of red and those earthy, moody backgrounds in the other squares create such a cool vibe.I’m also so impressed by the technique here. You can really see the "impasto" style in the way you layered the paint to give the petals that thick, 3D texture. It gives the whole piece so much life and energy. The way you worked through each panel to explore different color harmonies shows so much growth in your design process. You’ve got such a gift for capturing a mood through your art. I’m your biggest fan, kiddo—keep creating! Love Dad!