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According to Toms River Schools, young artist Mackenzie Fazio from Intermediate East recently won first prize for her artwork at the 12th Annual New Jersey Association for School Business Officials (NJASBO) Conference. The vivid colored pencil picture of a ladybug, which was submitted by middle school kids from all around the state, ultimately received the award for the greatest piece of artwork at the middle-school level.
In developing the idea for the drawing, Mackenzie drew inspiration from an article she read while researching about her new colored pencils.
“The ladybug gave me an opportunity to use my new colored pencils and really challenge myself in working on shading and the use of vibrant color,” said Mackenzie. “I am most proud of the three-dimensional water droplets and the illusion of reflection in the water.”
Mackenzie continues to refine her craft and feed her passion by drawing every day. She is inspired by the styles of “pop art” and character illustrations because of their imaginative use of color, and she is always exploring new mediums and canvases, working with markers, paint, clay, fabric, and even creating her own jewelry.
So, what is next for Mackenzie? This summer Mackenzie will begin painting a mural on the wall of Intermediate East, part of a grant-funded initiative to design a creative display that represents what it means to be “Rocket Ready.”
