The Oracle: How and why did you get into drawing? Lauren Priest: Drawing has always been a skill that I’ve had, but I never decided to pursue it any more than something that I did in my free time. I never tried to improve until a couple years ago when I started self-studying and teaching...

Written by Liza Kolbasov For most people, Instagram is simply a social media platform meant for enjoying lighthearted entertainment and sharing photos with friends. For junior Kara Jacobsen, however, it is also a platform to share art with people around the world. Jacobsen is part of an ever-growing...

The Oracle: How did you first come up with the idea for your artwork? Vincent Bouyssounouse: I do a lot of these abstract faces, but it all really stemmed from how I used to copy my favorite cartoon characters. I was really into that because they’re really expressive of emotions. So it evolved...