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ABOUT

I'm Anastasia Richeal. I'm a junior and art education student at Penn State University. Originally, I am from the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Home for me is about three and a half hours east of Penn State, and only about 15 minutes from the New Jersey border. While I love where I'm from and I love attending Penn State, I have a very strong desire to travel. I have never left the United States, but I'm drawn to the wonders that other countries and cultures have to offer.

 

This webquest gives you a look into my interests as a student--I am amazed by art all around the world. Beginning in January and lasting until the end of April, I will be studying abroad in Florence, Italy, and I'm extremely excited to see both historical and contemporary art within the city. I also hope to travel to other European countries while I'm abroad like England, France, Ireland, Germany, Greece, and more. 

 

I love photography, and have become a huge fan of the Humans of New York series as well as all the spin-offs of it (as you'll see during the span of your webquest!). I'm intrigued by how culture influences art and vice versa. My personal art style is also based in illustration, digitial manipulation, and acrylic painting. I like to push the boundaries and create thought-provoking work with these materials. Pop Culture--like television shows, movies, magazines, current events, and fashion--inspire me most as an artist. 

 

My one piece of advice to artists is never stop exploring. You can never collect too much inspiration or knowledge to help your creative process. The more you see, the more you'll have to think about, and the stronger your artwork can become. 

anastasia richeal

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