visual arts

VIVIAN TRAN

2024 had an amazing mosaic of music, read this to see what the biggest highlights were.

AVA CHAPAGAIN & OLIVIA CHANG

Discover the significance of the worldwide phenomenon known as brat summer. Read about who charli xcx is and the significance of the whole trend.

CAROLINE SUNG

Immerse yourself in the beauty of older, nostalgic collectable items. Read now to discover how Caroline highlights the resurgence of old toys and newer ones that have gained popularity in the past year.

GRACE CHUNG

Real art or fake art? Behind the increasing use of AI art is much controversy and extremely divided public opinion. In her webpage, Grace dives into various facets of this AI art controversy, and how it may impact the future of the art world.

JOLINE TRAN

Who knew the practice of organizing plans is a modern approach to art? From utilizing stationery to practicing calligraphy, bullet journaling might be your perfect call to get your life together while expressing your creativity. A two in one package!

KAYLYN ZHONG

How can we shape art and the world with our hands? Explore the art of ceramics with Kaylyn Zhong as she interviews Hellie Chen to investigate how ceramics has shaped our history and can change the community around us today.

BRAELYN DAILY

We experience our world through color. Color is constantly influencing our thoughts and perceptions of our surroundings--but how is that? Why are some colors pleasing to the eye, while others aren't? Join Braelyn Daily in exploring the basics of color theory and the color wheel!

RACHEL EVERETT

Come learn different ways to create a fantasy map. From AI generation to traditional pen and paper, Rachel Everett explores 4 different ways to create a unique world.

LINDSEY YI

Sewing is the art of using needles, thread, and fabric to create artwork. Whether you are knowledgeable in fashion or not, this is still an activity where anyone with a simple understanding of art can join. Sewing is a very rewarding hobby, and with it, creativity is infinite. Lindsey Yi dives into her own story on how she got started and gives some tips on how you can get started too. Begin your sewing journey today by learning the basics!

SARAH THANGAMANI

Being stuck in quarantine has forced Sarah Thangamani to experiment with photography. Using only objects around the house and finding interesting ways to photograph herself has been a struggle. After scouring Google, Pinterest, and even TikTok for different ways to photograph herself and others at home (while still maintaining a professional feel), she decided to try them out to show what you can do with a camera, even when you're stuck at home.

GRACE CHUNG

The factors taken into account when designing music album covers often go overlooked. Through her webpage, Grace explores the psychology behind album design and its significant role in helping provide context to the album's contents to its listeners.

RACHEL EVERETT

Ever wonder about that rich caffeinated drink you see everyone drinking? Learn more about the process of how coffee goes from a plant to the your very own cup with staffer Rachel Everett. Read on to hear from a barista from a local coffee shop!

EILEEN CHEN

When it comes to ‘70s trends, what first comes to mind is high-waisted flares, peasant bow blouses, vintage heels, etc., but there’s one texture that’s quickly surpassing these trends in popularity: crochet! Inspired by the handmade pieces of clothing her aunt makes her, Eileen delves into my her of crocheting a shirt.

SARA HSU

Stone Zhang is a current student at Northview High School. Heavily involved in activities like the marching band, you'll most likely find him in the band room practicing his euphonium or helping out the band teacher, Ms. Dickerson. However, beyond the classroom. Zhang indulges himself in another activity... nail art.

SARA HSU

Since 2021, the emphasis on minimalism, gradients, illustration, and typography in package design has been the biggest trend that lead designers have seen. From Emma Chamberlain's coffee line to Glossier's makeup products, it's clear that that the aesthetics of package design has taken over the reins of the market, controlling the actions and behavior of the everyday consumer.