7 College offers! WCAAD Student Daisy Wen Chose Art Center

Art Center bound! Congratulation to Daisy Wen as she will be a first year student majoring in illustration!

​Additional schools include:
 
Otis College of Art and Design-$18,000/yr, $72,000 total
CCA - California College of the Arts - $16,000/yr, $64,000 total
SAIC - School of the Art Institute of Chicago-  $12000/yr, $48000 total
SVA - School of Visual Arts
CSULB - California State University, Long Beach
UCI - University of California, Irvine

Daisy’s portfolio artwork

Daisy’s portfolio artwork

​Daisy is a dedicated student who has been at the West California Academy of Art and Design for more than 5 years. Her journey began here with the inspiration and interest in fashion design. As she matured, she was exposed to various aspects of art making as her creative work flourished. 

Daisy’s portfolio artwork

Daisy’s portfolio artwork

​She always demonstrated natural talent, refinement, and creativity. Her development in the Academy has been crucial in visualization and execution of form in her work. This is evident as she has submitted to several art competitions. Most notably, the Scholastics Art and Writing where she won Regional at- Large -West Silver Keys. She received the Talent of Art Award from the CWBAC in March 2022. 

Daisy’s Talent of Art Award winning artwork “Birth”

​During her time here Daisy demonstrated an increased production of sophisticated works. Her evolution is evident in her paintings, life drawing and digital skills. Her use of color, style and a gestural mark has taken her to new avenues of growth and exploration of materials. 

Daisy’s portfolio artwork

Daisy’s portfolio artwork

​In life drawing class, she has taken great leaps in trying different techniques and investigating line quality and mark making, while at the same time producing accurate figural studies. 

Daisy’s portfolio artwork

​She continually traveled from San Diego on the weekends until the pandemic hit and was forced to go online. Nevertheless, she was able to output works with success. 

Daisy’s portfolio artwork

​Daisy’s portfolio artwork

​Daisy is an amazing talent and I see her wanting to improve and not solely rely on her natural talents. She is committed to make an impression professionally. 

Daisy’s portfolio artwork

Daisy’s portfolio artwork

​She has showcased her work, volunteered in her school events, and won various competitions. For Daisy every project must be of quality and refinement. She shows care, discipline, and experimentation. 

Daisy’s portfolio artwork

Daisy’s portfolio artwork

​Outside class she imaginative, dependable, and caring. She volunteers for the American Red Cross as the student Vice President. She is Secretary for the speech and debate team, and Vice President for the Chinese Culture Club. She is a member of the Color Guard and dedicates her time to teach art to children at the local library. At the American Red Cross, she helps heal veterans back to civility. Lastly, she participated in field hockey as an assistance manager advising and helping athletes mentally and with physical therapy. During quarantine she produced videos spreading mental health awareness creating awareness with emotional and psychical therapy. 

Daisy’s portfolio artwork

​Daisy’s academic and critical thinking are strong which allows her to go in depth analytically on subjects. I believe she is ready for the next phase of her educational path and to bring her own perspective, strengthens and creativity to the college community. 

​Daisy Wen has been a stellar student and we expect great things for her bright future.
 
(By Omar Gallegos, WCAAD Vice Principal and Director of Education)