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Laney Cardenas
Artist Spotlight

What medium do you use the most? Which do
you enjoy using the most?
I use the digital medium the most, using Photoshop
and my trusty art tablet to paint my artworks stroke
by stroke. When drawing traditionally (i.e. on paper
with pencils, paints, etc), I prefer graphite and chalk
pastels.
What is your favorite style?
A painted, highly rendered look with lots of de-
tail. My chalk pastel work is is a little different; it
depends much more on texture and detail than a
painted style. (Above) Photo courtesy of Laney Cardenas, Grade 12.
What subject matter do you use the most?
I mostly draw animals and natural environments Have you won any awards for your artwork?
I’ve encountered, but I also pull things from my Since my Freshman year, I’ve won many honorable men-
imagination and depict fantasy creatures. tions and two Judge’s Choice awards in the Lake Highland
What inspires you? Art Show. Just recently, I also received an award at the
I’m inspired most by nature. It doesn’t have to be Winter Park Art Show for my work Essence.
grand or particularly remarkable - it just has to Do you have any showings of your artwork?
catch my eye. While most people see what’s there, Although my artwork has been shown during the Arts Fes-
I see what could be there. tival and in the Black box Theater in the past, I don’t have
Which one of your works are you most proud any permanent showings.
of? Who is your favorite artist?
I’m most proud of my digital works Perch, Vantage, An online artist by the name of “Clockbirds” is one I par-
Essence, Dive, and Another. I worked very hard ticularly look up to; they have a beautiful painting style,
on those pieces and managed to reach the level of and post their art on Instagram and recordings of their art
detail and quality I strive for. process on YouTube.

(Above) Serene Seas, Laney Cardenas, (Above) Another, Laney Cardenas, Grade 12, Digital painting.
Grade 12, Digital painting.