Senior Art Exhibit: Cassandra Clapper (opens in new tab)
The first time I can remember, my face was being drawn by my father on a whiteboard with markers. His passion to make it perfect was clearly evident. He inspired me to become an artist because he thought I had passion to make it a career. He passed away when I was nine years old, and I struggled with his passing. I have made it my greatest goal to become an artist for him and for me. I just hope my father is proud of me.
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