Saraj Khaja

Sara Khaja artistic expression

Grade: 11

Future job: orthopedic specialist

College: undecided

Wingspan: How long have you been drawing?

Khaja: “I had always drawn since elementary school, but I began actively taking art since 6th grade.”

Wingspan: What is it about art that catches your attention?

Khaja: “I really enjoy seeing artist’s unique styles and I’ve always wanted to create my own that captures the emotion of the piece”

Wingspan: Who is your favorite artist?

Khaja: “I don’t have an exact top artist, but at the moment I’m really into this Instagram artist called for infinity because they have a really cool watercolor technique and really detailed realism that I aspire to be able to do.”

Wingspan: What is your favorite style to use in your paintings?

Khaja: “I like to have a mix of semi-realism in my pieces because it allows the artist to have freedom over certain details that are included and create a distinct piece that is also recognizable.”

Wingspan: Why did you paint the piece that is outside the art hallway? What inspired you?

Khaja: “We were offered the opportunity to do open canvas at the beginning of the school year, and I was intrigued at the idea of making a painting of that size, so I signed up with my friend Astrid to do it together.” 

Wingspan: What inspired you?

Khaja: “We were mainly inspired by our own aesthetics as well as what we enjoy seeing in art and in real life for that piece. We both have an appreciation of nature and a passion for drawing people, so we combined the two to create the painting.”