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In her corner of the artists studio at the University of Louisiana Monroe in Stubbs Hall, Jazzmine Williams has a wonderful space that鈥檚 both neat and creatively messy. There are impressive examples of her talent in painting and ceramics.聽

鈥淚'm a senior and I study ceramics, also known as pottery. I also received a talent grant from the art program this year for my artwork,鈥� said Williams, who will graduate in the spring.

Even with ceramics as her concentration, Williams has won an impressive award for her painting.

鈥淔or her recent accomplishments in painting she placed second in the national 2018 Annual Art Competition by Artist Magazine, a respected publication, for the category 鈥業nterior Still Life,鈥欌�� said Cliff Tresnor, Art Program Coordinator, in the 麻豆果冻传媒 School of Visual and Performing Arts.

Williams鈥� 11-by-14 inch oil on canvas is entitled 鈥�12:45 PM.鈥� Her artist鈥檚 statement published with the painting in Artist Magazine states, 鈥淢y subject for this painting was an interior study at my college. This point of view is from inside my college鈥檚 computer lab 鈥� I stay close to the door. It鈥檚 memorable to me because I always stay in that room throughout the day to study for other classes.鈥�

Working so well in two disciplines shows Williams鈥� versatility and skill.

鈥淚 like learning different ways of being an artist. You have to study color, study perspective and proportions, and composition, if it's 2D work,鈥� she said. 鈥淢ixing clay at the perfect consistency, knowing what tools to use for sculpting, making measurements, if it's 3D work. It's very busy being an artist, but I enjoy expanding my knowledge to improve my abilities.鈥�

In speaking about her art, Williams said, 鈥淢y personal work is colorful and dynamic. What I like most about my art is creating a mood with action and/or color. Whether it is from my ceramic work, my drawings, or my paintings. It doesn't matter what medium I use; I like to create things that are fun to look at.鈥�

For Williams, she may gain inspiration during the process, but she leaves little to chance.

鈥淚t's easier to plan before painting聽than just making art in general. That way I won't forget what I wanted to create. Sketchbooks are pretty useful for that,鈥� she said.