Check out these amazing artwork submissions by PCIA students!

“God’s Land”

This is a painting of a picture I took. The picture is of a good friend’s backyard. This friend has shown me grace and kindness when I was at my lowest. She also stayed by my side as my faith in God faltered. I felt the presence of the Holy Spirit in her and she showed me the grace of the Lord. She got me back on the path of salvation. I painted this in her favor. I can never repay her for the friendship she has given me but I can show her how much I care. I named this painting “God’s Land” because her house was where no evil resided. Her presence alone can send demons fleeing. To that friend, never lose faith. Never lose hope of what God has planned for you.

Marissa Miller, Freshman

“View of Mt. Hood”

I painted using a reference photo of Mt. Hood that I took from a window in my house. It’s essentially an idealization of a view I see a version of almost every day. I used a lot of contrast between both color and texture to show all the different aspects of that one perspective. Choosing a clear sunset and a storm-cloud moving into the frame adds to this by showcasing how many different feelings one view can encapsulate. I made the foreground darker than the background both because that is what was in the reference picture I used and it adds to the contrast from the bright, blended sunset.

Connor Bowen, Freshman

Both students’ paintings are part of this year’s Southwest Washington Regional High School Art Show. The Virtual Awards Presentation will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 – the link will be available here. All are welcome to join and celebrate our talented artists! Winners will advance to the State Art Show.

Great work, PCIA Owls!