An Eye for Realism Hannah Ranjit creates pictures that leap from the page, grab you by the collar and pull you into their depths. Looking at Hannah’s drawings, you might assume they were done by someone who has taken professional lessons or has been drawing for a long time. Hannah is a self- taught artist, and she just turned nine. Hannah has lived in Kilworth with her family since 2021 and attends school at Our Lady of Lourdes in Delaware. Her mom can vouch for her dedication to her craft. “She draws all the time!” Liji Ranjit emphasizes. “Even when she was very young and we would go shopping, Hannah always gravitated to the art aisle.” To say Hannah loves drawing seems an understatement. When she is not diving into her math homework or playing basketball, Hannah is drawing or sharing her pictures with her friends. At five, Hannah began teaching herself how to draw by sketching simple things for her little sister, Rachel, who treasures her sister’s gifts. Even now, Rachel keeps the artwork Hannah gives her in her room, hanging the canvases on the wall and storing the paper drawings in her cupboard. Hannah slowly transitioned to drawing people and faces. She gets much of her inspiration from characters from stories or cartoons. Like many self-taught artists, Hannah discovered a wealth of information on the internet to help guide her. Elevatede
“I watch videos on YouTube and follow along with them, sometimes adding my own details,” she explains. “I draw pretty much every day. I find it helps me express myself.” Hannah’s artwork consists primarily of pencil sketches. “I usually use graphite pencils, coloured pencils, charcoal and conte pencils,” she explains. “I like smooth paper the best.” While she enjoys using pencils and charcoal, Hannah also likes painting pictures with acrylics and making crafts. “I love creating images like flowers from toilet paper and things I find around the house, or making things to play with out of clay, like little dolls and dishes.” The most challenging thing for Hannah to draw is faces, and yet, it’s the eyes that she sketches that are the most compelling. “In the future, I would love to get lessons from an expert so I can get some basics straight.” To anyone passionate about art, Hannah advises: “Draw with all your heart. Keep doing it every day, regardless of how imperfect it might seem. You will be surprised to see how far you can grow in time.” Rhett McClenaghan 519-438-4813 Hannah takes her own advice to heart with her daily drawing practice. “Our walls are full of her paintings,” adds Liji. “She keeps her artwork in her cupboard and switches them when she does new ones.” Hannah dreams of becoming a doctor one day and perhaps a professional artist, too. For now, she is content drawing what inspires her and brings her joy, working hard at school and playing with her friends at the nearby park. YEAR-END CHECKLIST As the end of the year approaches, now is the time to consider your tax savings strategies. Contact us for 2018 year-end tax planning tips. Rhett@rdfinancialsolutions.ca www.rdfinancialsolutions.ca
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