Alex Baraona’s Arts and Interests Portfolio

compiled for my application to Hawken School

I’ve compiled these examples of my interests and hobbies to help you better understand me as a person as a part of my application.

I hope to see you soon at Hawken!

Digital Art

I create my digital art using Procreate software on my iPad. I enjoy designing unique characters with full backstories. One thing I’ve been working on is….

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Painting

All of my paintings are acrylic on canvas. I created each of these examples in a Cleveland Institute of Art weekend class or summer camp in the last year. I enjoy painting because it’s an expressive

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Aerial Silks

I have been practicing aerial silks for two-to-three years at Be Fitness Studio in Cleveland/Lakewood. I enjoy this sport because… Recently, I’ve been practicing …

I wanted you to see these because…

Masks and Puppets

I enjoy making masks to wear and for display. These masks take anywhere from 4 - 20 hours to create.

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Writing Samples

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