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Size: 11 x 15 in
Media/Materials: Prismacolor and Faber-Castell colored pencils
Process/Explanation: Each item reflects part of myself and my memories; blended different shadows for realistic depth

Size: 18 x 12 in
Media/Materials: Pencil for the base, dark colored pencil for shadows, white pen for stray strands
Process/Explanation: Sketched in each section gradually; used cross-hatching and subtle strokes for smoother gradation

Size: 12 x 12 in
Media/Materials: Faber-Castell watercolor pencils, wet brush to blend and smooth certain areas
Process/Explanation: Captured different textures by mixing water with colored pencil to both sharpen and soften areas

Size: 13.5 x 12 in
Media/Materials: Watercolor paint for vivid colors that can also blend and melt into each other freely
Process/Explanation: Sharpened subject's details and softened the background; used delicate brush strokes for feathers

Size: 11.5 x 13.5 in
Media/Materials: Faber-Castell colored pencils for both strict control and the flexibility of watercolor blending
Process/Explanation: Accounted for interactions between different elements through shadows; built up colors gradually

Size: 11 x 10.5 in
Media/Materials: Mother's old watercolor set from Korea; torn watercolor paper
Process/Explanation: Chose lighting that created several contrasting colors; used both cool and warm shadows for realism

Size: 11.5 x 16.5 in
Media/Materials: Faber-Castell and Prismacolor colored pencils that I layered to achieve the richest colors possible
Process/Explanation: Layered colored pencils to achieve more subtle hue variations; observed changes in texture and shape

Size: 10 x 14 in
Media/Materials: A Korean watercolor set that my mother's family had kept
Process/Explanation: Chose perspective with stark contrast between foreground and background; blended using small brush