Artist Spotlight: Carter Yanagawa, a true Renaissance Man

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Pucker Up: Shown is a Yanagawa original. Carter Yanagawa is an artist and an athlete, optimistic that his future will enable him to use his artistic talents.

Nafiul Hossain, Staff Writer

Carter Yanagawa is mostly known for his edgy lifestyle, but few are aware that this unique specimen has a more imaginative side. The teenage Picasso claims to be an artist since birth.

“I enjoyed doodling and drawing from a young age and when I got to school  I took the art classes…” he said. Carter is currently enrolled in AP Art and says the art classes helped him unfold his true potential of an artist. “ On a scale of one to ten of artsiness, I am pretty up there, I am about an eight.”  Carter claims.

His artsiness comes from his dad who is a photographer, but Carter believes that his ability to draw is his God given talent.

“Not to be conceited, I have always been a natural at drawing.” he said. “ When I draw, I want my artwork to evoke emotion. “ he added.

Carter is more into modern art as he is a visionary. He believes in a forward thinking society without discrediting the past.  He feels very strongly about his artwork, and his friends and family are supportive.

AN ARTIST AT WORK: NPHS Junior Carter Yanagawa has a passion for art, but he is also a well rounded student-athlete.
Naiful Hossain
AN ARTIST AT WORK: NPHS Junior Carter Yanagawa has a passion for art, but he is also a well rounded student-athlete.

Whenever he draws or works on an art piece, Carter likes to cut himself off from society and just let his hands do all the work.

“ I usually listen to music and just zone off whenever I draw “ he said.

He also likes his artwork to be very detailed and intricate

Carter does hope to make a living of his artwork when he his older. He dreams of an art career in the field of architecture. He genuinely wants to draw for a living when he is older, and he is more than capable of doing so.

Outside of drawing, Carter has many other hobbies such as being an extraordinary snowboarder, an avid Xbox player, and a member of the football team.

Carter is a man of many talents. Some might even say the he is the Jack of All Trades. On his long list of skills, you can add art on his list.

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