Chloe • 17 • Limerick

16-18 Category   •  2024
My artwork features a dreamlike underwater scene where an artist (Me) is at work, surrounded by an expansive ocean visible through a large arched window, blurring the lines between reality and the surreal. I am dressed in comfortable loungewear, sitting on a stool, painting on an easel with vivid colors on my palette. Outside the window, an enchanting underwater world unfolds, with majestic whales and fish swimming by, creating a serene and magical ambiance. The room is scattered with art supplies and floating objects, emphasizing the playful and unrestrained nature of creativity, all hinting at the vibrant, immersive energy of creative flow.I drew the floating elements show that imagination has no boundaries, spilling into the physical world in ways that are both unexpected and beautiful.I made the blending of the interior room and the marine life beyond the impression of being deeply connected to an imaginative world, where creativity and nature harmoniously merge with anything when I draw, write or think. I used deep blues (my favorite colour), soft lighting, and fluid imagery to create a calming, almost meditative atmosphere, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the beauty of both art, nature and the quiet mystery my artwork brings.