My name is Tally (Natalia), I use She/Her pronouns. I would consider myself an artist, specifically self taught. I don't often enjoy being criticized or told how to do art, I much prefer being able to figure it out on my own. After my first Youth In Focus class I realized the importance of learning from and sharing other’s knowledge. I appreciate the materials and resources youth in focus offers, and I can't wait for next quarter!

This quarter I started using film for the first time. After experimenting with all the techniques I could use with film, I discovered how much I enjoy taking portraits. This image is a portrait of one of my closest friends, Azura.

My name is Tally La., this is my third class with YIF. Over this time I have learned so much valuable information and I can't thank the staff enough.

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This photo was taken at the Des Moines Marina.

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Credits to Azura for the self portrait photo.

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My name is Natalia or Tally. I was born and raised in Washington state and have lived there since. I would consider myself a self taught artist with the occasional attempt at an art class, which i hate. Youth in Focus has been one of the only art programs I have thoroughly enjoyed!! I usually cannot stand being told how to express myself but this class gave me the freedom to do as I please. I would say I work with mixed media, mostly water based pens and markers and line art. Photography was a huge step out of my typical art boundary but I hope i get more chances to do it in the future too.