Grade: Sophomore.
Age: 16.
Art focus: Drawing/painting.
Memorable arts achievement: Just every time someone compliments my art I feel accomplished.
Adviser nomination: “From the first time I had Rylie in class as a Freshmen, I could tell she was special,” adviser Joe Wagner said. “Her artistic ability has always impressed me. Now that I have had her again in my Drawing class as a Sophomore, she continues to improve and has blown me away with her ability to draw realistically and create accurate values in her drawings.”
What drew you to visual arts? I have just always loved to create growing up.
Where do you get inspiration for your drawings? Things that make me happy or things I find beautiful in general, as well as making art for people.
What’s your favorite kind of artwork to make? My go-to is usually flowers of all sorts. Painting and drawing flowers always brings me joy and never gets old.
Which project are you most proud of? I am very proud of my Father’s Day painting I created for my dad and my tiger/cheetah painting.
Artist most admired: Alanna Saunders.
Dream job: Radiology and something artsy.
Extracurricular activities: Dance.
Favorite movie: “The Lego Batman Movie.”
Favorite TV show: “Outer Banks.”
Favorite book: “Keeping 13” by Chloe Walsh.
Favorite song: “Go Away” by Weezer.
Favorite band/musician: Nirvana.
Favorite food: Tacos.
Hobbies: Art, gym, dancing, being with friends, driving, reading.
Parents: Heidi Strus and Terry Strus.
1/2: Artwork by Rylie Strus.
Contributed / Rylie Strus
2/2: Artwork by Rylie Strus.
Contributed / Rylie Strus
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