Name: Aiden Decker

Grade: 10

Fine Art: Art ll Advanced

Years of experience: 13

Wingspan: What inspired you to do art?

Decker: “I really liked art as a little kid, so being that way I always leaned towards art and then when I came to high school I was like, ‘oh my gosh, they offer art! Let me join that!’ and then I got into Art ll Advanced and then I’m going into AP Art.”

Wingspan: What is your typical approach to art?

Decker: “My typical approach to art is semi-realism, so I go for realistic vibes but I also add very fantastical elements to it like horns. One of my characters is like a mermaid with an octopus bottom instead of a tail and another one is just a shapeshifter that has horns.”

Wingspan: What techniques do you use?

Decker: “None really, honestly. I don’t typically use the techniques my teacher shows us because I’d rather just do it for fun in my own way.”

Wingspan: What are some obstacles or challenges that you face?

Decker: “Definitely proportions. Proportions are so difficult to constantly work with and consistently making my characters look like my characters is very difficult as well.”

Wingspan: When did you start doing art?

Decker: “Since I was 3. I’ve been drawing since I was really young.”

Wingspan: How do you feel about the role of art in society?

Decker: “I think art plays a major role in society because without it, most people wouldn’t have a creative outlet. There’s also music and writing, but there wouldn’t be any visual types of media.”

Wingspan: What are you looking forward to in the future for art?

Decker. “I definitely want to continue doing art in the future and seek a career for it.”