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A Life Without Colour
Stanley Resmer, Grade 9
The meaning behind this piece is that a life without colour will only lead to loneliness, sadness and boredom, nothing new will ever happen. But a world with colour and new people will be a life full of fun and love, where each day you can learn new things and speak to new people.
The meaning behind this piece is that a life without colour will only lead to loneliness, sadness and boredom, nothing new will ever happen. But a world with colour and new people will be a life full of fun and love, where each day you can learn new things and speak to new people.
PEACE IS SUCCESS
Sam Sharifi , Grade 9
This piece represents diversity and the diversity of different languages that people speak are represented by the word “hello” in various languages. Diversity of religion is also shown. The bird in the middle signifies peace. At the bottom, there are five hands, each saying something important; freedom of language, freedom of culture, freedom of religion, etc,. Everyone is different and we should respect that. That's how peace works. Peace is the key to success.
This piece represents diversity and the diversity of different languages that people speak are represented by the word “hello” in various languages. Diversity of religion is also shown. The bird in the middle signifies peace. At the bottom, there are five hands, each saying something important; freedom of language, freedom of culture, freedom of religion, etc,. Everyone is different and we should respect that. That's how peace works. Peace is the key to success.
Diversity in Equality
Finn Watson, Grade 9
This piece of art emphasizes that diversity and equality go hand in hand. Embracing Diversity is nothing if there is an imbalance and one group or groups has more power. The equal signs in the art signify that there is no real diversity without equality. It represents that true equality and diversity will only come about if people and society work to make it happen. It has to be human-made.
This piece of art emphasizes that diversity and equality go hand in hand. Embracing Diversity is nothing if there is an imbalance and one group or groups has more power. The equal signs in the art signify that there is no real diversity without equality. It represents that true equality and diversity will only come about if people and society work to make it happen. It has to be human-made.
A World of Riders
Anonymous, Grade 9
“The inspiration behind my artwork comes from my own hobby and sport, horseback riding, and the lack of diversity within it. In my experiences and from hearing equestrians of colour speak out during the height of the BLM movement/protests in 2020, the sport lacks accessibility and diversity. I took this opportunity to create a piece of art representing diversity and its importance in the equestrian world. I wanted to bring attention to this issue and had a few ideas, such as a rider with different skin tones, representing that a rider can be of any background.”
“The inspiration behind my artwork comes from my own hobby and sport, horseback riding, and the lack of diversity within it. In my experiences and from hearing equestrians of colour speak out during the height of the BLM movement/protests in 2020, the sport lacks accessibility and diversity. I took this opportunity to create a piece of art representing diversity and its importance in the equestrian world. I wanted to bring attention to this issue and had a few ideas, such as a rider with different skin tones, representing that a rider can be of any background.”
Everyone Has A Life
Anonymous, Grade 9
“The meaning of my piece is about skin colour. The little squares on my drawing are skin colours and there is a heart in the middle of all of the different skin tones. The meaning behind my drawing is that everyone has their own life. It doesn't matter who you are and what skin colour you are, you have your own life and problems."
“The meaning of my piece is about skin colour. The little squares on my drawing are skin colours and there is a heart in the middle of all of the different skin tones. The meaning behind my drawing is that everyone has their own life. It doesn't matter who you are and what skin colour you are, you have your own life and problems."
Acceptance of Life
Thuran R., Grade 9
“My art piece resembles different types of cultural ethnicity showing that all cultures should be accepted wherever they are. I have been told that my religion, Hinduism, has no manners and does not fit well in the area, so I must say everyone is equal, they should not change themselves just because others do not accept it. The art piece shows how everyone is and should be treated equally in peace because everyone is different.”
“My art piece resembles different types of cultural ethnicity showing that all cultures should be accepted wherever they are. I have been told that my religion, Hinduism, has no manners and does not fit well in the area, so I must say everyone is equal, they should not change themselves just because others do not accept it. The art piece shows how everyone is and should be treated equally in peace because everyone is different.”
Beauty Standards
Sharon Kefas, Grade 9
“Beauty standards are a major problem for all women. I chose a black woman in particular because most black women go through standards that nobody notices. In my painting, I have shown a natural girl changing herself because of others. It seems like women need to change themselves in order to be noticed or succeed. I showed the girl crying on the other side because people didn't like her natural self but liked the other persona she portrayed to be.”
“Beauty standards are a major problem for all women. I chose a black woman in particular because most black women go through standards that nobody notices. In my painting, I have shown a natural girl changing herself because of others. It seems like women need to change themselves in order to be noticed or succeed. I showed the girl crying on the other side because people didn't like her natural self but liked the other persona she portrayed to be.”
Acceptance
Addison Frank, Grade 9
Her Ignorance of Chaos
Jennifer Gyamfi, Grade 9
Canada's Traditional Multiculturalism
Mahdi Krama, Grade 9
Together We Are Stronger
Maisie O'Malley, Grade 9
United in Life
Miranda Bartram-Forbes, Grade 9
Rachel Bass, Grade 9
Birds of Love
Sarah Downes, Grade 9
The Different Faces of Beauty
Mia Forcier, Grade 9
Ryan Toop, Grade 9
"The intent of this art piece is to show that diversity is a puzzle piece and if we solve the puzzle piece it will help solve some of earth's biggest problems.I think that if we solve the puzzle earth will be a better place."
Invitation to Play
Jonah Verghese, Grade 9
Khanh Nguyen
Grade 11
Credit: Correa Art
Grade 11
Credit: Correa Art
Khanh Nguyen
Grade 11
Credit: Sergey Osipow
Grade 11
Credit: Sergey Osipow
honeybee
Rebekkah Sprague, Grade 9
An up close watercolor of what a real bee looks like.
An up close watercolor of what a real bee looks like.
Daniel Igali
Audrey V.
Jean Augustine
Marina R.
Mariatu Kamara
Hazel C.
Clement Virgo
Helen R.
Dionne Brand
Miranda B-F.
Black History Month Display Case at NHS
Black History Month Display Case at NHS
Black History Month Display Case at NHS
Black History Month Display Case at NHS
Black History Month Display Case at NHS
Black History Month Display Case at NHS
Togetherness for Peacefulness
Helen Resmer, Grade 9
This piece is inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. The peace sign in the audience represents that hopefully one day, everyone, despite the colour of their skin, will be able to stand together and appreciate each other's differences. People should never have to feel like an outsider based on something they cannot control. Hopefully, people, like Martin Luther King said, "will not be judged by the colour of their skin, but by the content of their character."
This piece is inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. The peace sign in the audience represents that hopefully one day, everyone, despite the colour of their skin, will be able to stand together and appreciate each other's differences. People should never have to feel like an outsider based on something they cannot control. Hopefully, people, like Martin Luther King said, "will not be judged by the colour of their skin, but by the content of their character."
Violet King
Mave F-P, Grade 9
The Black Canadian that I chose to draw was Violet king who was the first Black female lawyer in Canada. I made sure that Violet was the main focus and I made it my job to include the colour Violet somewhere in the price so I added it in the name with watercolour, and to fill in the background I added yellow to tone down the whole piece and unify it.
The Black Canadian that I chose to draw was Violet king who was the first Black female lawyer in Canada. I made sure that Violet was the main focus and I made it my job to include the colour Violet somewhere in the price so I added it in the name with watercolour, and to fill in the background I added yellow to tone down the whole piece and unify it.
What's My Name?
Sian Phoenix, Grade 9
A piece showcasing Priyanka who was the crowned queen of Canada's Drag Race in Season 1’s, WERK room entrance.
A piece showcasing Priyanka who was the crowned queen of Canada's Drag Race in Season 1’s, WERK room entrance.
Alphonso Davies
Audrey Waller, Grade 9
Alphonso Davies is a Canadian soccer player who plays for our national soccer team and FC Bayern Munich.
Alphonso Davies is a Canadian soccer player who plays for our national soccer team and FC Bayern Munich.
Benny Bing
Ava Laughton, Grade 9
Benny Bing is a self-taught Toronto based artist of Nigerian descent. He as an artist likes to use a lot of colour as they each have a special meaning and I wanted to represent that through this art piece.
Benny Bing is a self-taught Toronto based artist of Nigerian descent. He as an artist likes to use a lot of colour as they each have a special meaning and I wanted to represent that through this art piece.
The Hurdler
Clara FritzWells, Grade 9
It’s a silhouette of Perdita Felicien, a retired Canadian hurdler. She is the first Canadian woman to win an individual medal in track at the IAAF (international association of athletics federations) world championships.”
It’s a silhouette of Perdita Felicien, a retired Canadian hurdler. She is the first Canadian woman to win an individual medal in track at the IAAF (international association of athletics federations) world championships.”
Winnie Harlow
Jenna Blair-Mpay, Grade 9
Winnie Harlow is a Black Canadian model and spokesperson on her skin condition called vitiligo. Vitiligo is a skin condition when you lose pigment in your skin called melanin. Vitiligo causes white spots to appear on the parts that lose melanin.
Winnie Harlow is a Black Canadian model and spokesperson on her skin condition called vitiligo. Vitiligo is a skin condition when you lose pigment in your skin called melanin. Vitiligo causes white spots to appear on the parts that lose melanin.
Carrie Best
Maddie Ha
A pencil drawing of Carrie Best, surrounded by complementary coloured lines meant to draw attention inward.
A pencil drawing of Carrie Best, surrounded by complementary coloured lines meant to draw attention inward.
BHM Donovan Bailey
Anonymous, Grade 9
This piece is to honour Donovan Bailey and his outstanding work and accomplishments.
This piece is to honour Donovan Bailey and his outstanding work and accomplishments.
Willie O’Ree
Anonymous, Grade 9
The first Black person to play in the NHL.
The first Black person to play in the NHL.
Anonymous, Grade 9
Chloe Cooley
Anonymous, Grade 9
Cooley was a human and women’s rights activist and lawyer that fought for desegregation and the education of all children. She was arrested multiple times, but was also instrumental in the act of 1793 that prevented the introduction of slaves into upper Canada and eventually lead to the abolition of slavery in the British empire (this set the stage for the Underground Railroad and the great freedom movement).
Cooley was a human and women’s rights activist and lawyer that fought for desegregation and the education of all children. She was arrested multiple times, but was also instrumental in the act of 1793 that prevented the introduction of slaves into upper Canada and eventually lead to the abolition of slavery in the British empire (this set the stage for the Underground Railroad and the great freedom movement).
Portia White
Anonymous, Grade 9
Billie Eilish
Audrey Villenueve
Grade 9
Drawing of Billie Eilish with pencil and black pencil crayon.
Grade 9
Drawing of Billie Eilish with pencil and black pencil crayon.
Kat Glofcheskie
Patrick's Sundae
Viet Khanh Nguyen
Grade 11
Grade 11
Coral Reef
Elizabeth Turnburll
Grade 10
For the Inktober prompt “Coral”, she decided to draw loads of beautiful coral!
Grade 10
For the Inktober prompt “Coral”, she decided to draw loads of beautiful coral!
Venus Fly Trap
Elizabeth Turnbull
Grade 10
For the Inktober prompt “Trap”, she decided to do a Venus fly trap based off of the ones from Mario Kart.
Grade 10
For the Inktober prompt “Trap”, she decided to do a Venus fly trap based off of the ones from Mario Kart.
Dizzy
Sophie Blechinger
Grade 9
This piece was for the Inktober prompt "Dizzy".
Grade 9
This piece was for the Inktober prompt "Dizzy".
Lil Froggo
Elsie Hawkes
Grade 9
A lil froggo here to remind you that you are valid and you are awesome!
Grade 9
A lil froggo here to remind you that you are valid and you are awesome!
Weather
Anonymous
Grade 9
A witch with elements and weather swirling around her.
Grade 9
A witch with elements and weather swirling around her.
Corpse Astronaut
Bean
Grade 9
This was an OC of theirs that they drew because of a game called Among Us. They saw people making their own characters using inspiration from the small astronauts in the game so they decided to try it out.
Grade 9
This was an OC of theirs that they drew because of a game called Among Us. They saw people making their own characters using inspiration from the small astronauts in the game so they decided to try it out.
SUNSET
Audrey Villeneuve
Grade 9
Girl sitting on dock looking at a plastic bottle, with the sun setting behind her.
Grade 9
Girl sitting on dock looking at a plastic bottle, with the sun setting behind her.
Tiana
Khanh Nguyen
Grade 11
When I was thinking of the prompt Fancy for day 7 of Inktober, I immediately thought about the scene where Tiana sang the song “Almost There” inside her future restaurant. She looks so fancy and elegant in her long, white dress so I decided to draw her.
Grade 11
When I was thinking of the prompt Fancy for day 7 of Inktober, I immediately thought about the scene where Tiana sang the song “Almost There” inside her future restaurant. She looks so fancy and elegant in her long, white dress so I decided to draw her.
Dune
Elizabeth Turnbull
Grade 10
For this prompt, she decided to draw the cover of the book Dune. She has extremely enjoyed reading this novel, and decided this would be the perfect opportunity to show her love for the story!
Grade 10
For this prompt, she decided to draw the cover of the book Dune. She has extremely enjoyed reading this novel, and decided this would be the perfect opportunity to show her love for the story!
Blossoming Hope
Xue Feng Shi
Grade 10
The medium of this artwork is Ballpoint pen on paper. An iris flower, the flower is a representative of hope.
Grade 10
The medium of this artwork is Ballpoint pen on paper. An iris flower, the flower is a representative of hope.
Slippery
Sophie Blechinger
Grade 9
This piece was for inktober, it was the prompt for October 12th. The prompt was "slippery" and she drew a jellyfish with a "halo" because that’s what she thought of when she thought of slippery
Grade 9
This piece was for inktober, it was the prompt for October 12th. The prompt was "slippery" and she drew a jellyfish with a "halo" because that’s what she thought of when she thought of slippery
Disgusting
Sophie Blechinger
Grade 9
This piece was for inktober, it was the prompt for October 11th. The prompt was "disgusting" and she drew a sort of deep sea monster inspired by anglerfish.
Grade 9
This piece was for inktober, it was the prompt for October 11th. The prompt was "disgusting" and she drew a sort of deep sea monster inspired by anglerfish.
Teeth
Sophie Blechinger
Grade 9
This piece was for inktober, it was the prompt for October 8th. The prompt was "teeth" and she tried to capture the PAIN of having braces!
Grade 9
This piece was for inktober, it was the prompt for October 8th. The prompt was "teeth" and she tried to capture the PAIN of having braces!
Squirrel with Watercolors
Lilian Cheng, Grade 10
“Squirrels are always hopping around our backyard, so I decided to capture one in watercolors that day. I submitted it for the "Rodent" prompt during the Inktober challenge, because they can be pests, which is what I think about when I think "Rodent" .
“Squirrels are always hopping around our backyard, so I decided to capture one in watercolors that day. I submitted it for the "Rodent" prompt during the Inktober challenge, because they can be pests, which is what I think about when I think "Rodent" .
Pumpkins at dusk
Ruby James, Grade 9
The assignment was to illustrate three objects and use shading to emphasize their form, and I chose pumpkins as a nod to my favourite season!
The assignment was to illustrate three objects and use shading to emphasize their form, and I chose pumpkins as a nod to my favourite season!
Tea Time
Cadence Rowsell, Grade 9
Blade
Sophie Blechinger, Grade 9
This art piece was for the inktober prompt "blade". Medium: Sophie used pens and watercolour. Sophie was inspired by swords and assassins.
This art piece was for the inktober prompt "blade". Medium: Sophie used pens and watercolour. Sophie was inspired by swords and assassins.
Wisp
Sophie Blechinger, Grade 9
This art piece was for the inktober prompt "wisp". Medium: Sophie used pens and watercolor. Sophie was inspired by fog and mist and poison.
This art piece was for the inktober prompt "wisp". Medium: Sophie used pens and watercolor. Sophie was inspired by fog and mist and poison.
Southern Gecko
Elizabeth Turnbull, Grade 10
Elizabeth was given the prompt “bulky” and decided to draw a Rango (the movie) inspired gecko in a poncho. She really enjoyed drawing this piece!
Elizabeth was given the prompt “bulky” and decided to draw a Rango (the movie) inspired gecko in a poncho. She really enjoyed drawing this piece!
Khanh Nguyen, Grade 11
Khanh drew these Koi fish for Day 1 of Inktober and her reference is from Feng Shui.
Khanh drew these Koi fish for Day 1 of Inktober and her reference is from Feng Shui.