Farmer Focus: Senior Sessi Ogunderu
‘I work with watercolor, digital and pencil. I like watercolor because it’s really expressive. It works with water so it’s flowy and I’m able to express more.’
“My mom is a huge inspiration. She is one of the main reasons I started art in the first place [because] she took art in art school.”
This Farmer Focus is on senior Sessi Ogunderu who is an art student working toward animation and design.
SNAPSHOTS
Animal representing the inner you: A bunny
If you could reincarnate where and when would you go? Modern-day Japan
Most selfish desire: To be better than everyone else in things I enjoy like art, singing and dancing.
Flaws you change about yourself: Procrastination, I procrastinate a lot.
In society do you group yourself among the elite or regular people? Regular people
ZOOMING IN
Q: When did art become a passion in your life?
A: “I always drew as a kid because my mom took art. But I started taking it seriously when I was like 13.”
Q: What keeps you inspired when you work on a project?
A: “Pinterest and other artists I look up to. The colors they use are visually nice and different.”
Q: What part of a finished piece are you most passionate about, why?
A: “The part I love about art, the passion [is in] the sketching process.”
Q: Is there any medium you prefer to work with and why?
A: “I work with watercolor, digital and pencil. I like watercolor because it’s really expressive. It works with water so it’s flowy and I’m able to express more. Digital art because I love to do art when I travel and I can’t carry paint and stuff with me.”
Q: Are there things you prefer to draw?
A: “Humans and plants. Humans because I love anatomy and drawing fluid lines, and plants because they’re pretty.”
Q: Is there someone in your life you work to impress?
A: “My mom is a huge inspiration. She is one of the main reasons I started art in the first place [because] she took art in art school.”
Q: Are you at a point where you think you’ve peaked in your artistic career, why or why not?
A: “No, I haven’t peaked at all because I’m still learning a lot and I don’t think I’m where I’m supposed to be. I’m not sure how far my talent will bring me.”
Q: What are your future projects and ideas you’ll work on?
A: “I’m currently taking AP Art. I still have to work on my portfolio. I’m planning on going to art school and venture into animation.”
