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Thrive
Gabriella H.
Dallas, Texas
Just like flowers people can bloom and grow in unexpected places. Moving around so much growing up has helping me grow as a person and learn new things the were unexpected.
Dallas, Texas
Just like flowers people can bloom and grow in unexpected places. Moving around so much growing up has helping me grow as a person and learn new things the were unexpected.
Home is Where the Army Sends Us
Lara O.
Arlington, VA
"With every move a military teen goes through comes a new house. Each house comes with its own set of features and memories. This piece depicts a house made up of the most memorable features from all the unique homes I’ve lived in."
Arlington, VA
"With every move a military teen goes through comes a new house. Each house comes with its own set of features and memories. This piece depicts a house made up of the most memorable features from all the unique homes I’ve lived in."
Blanket Piano
Lara O.
Arlington, VA
During PCS, pianos and other instruments are stuck on a truck or boat and sent to their next destination. During that time, musicians need something else to practice on, something else to remind them of home.
Arlington, VA
During PCS, pianos and other instruments are stuck on a truck or boat and sent to their next destination. During that time, musicians need something else to practice on, something else to remind them of home.
Seeds of Friendship
Zoe B.
South Korea
This piece illustrates how military-connected friend groups can be split apart by multiple moves, and when that happens it's hard for everyone involved. Everyone flies off on their own path, at first soaring through the air (figuratively and, often, literally), with nothing to think about but all you're leaving behind... and all there is to come. And while you may not stay in touch with that friend group, you'll always remember them as where your seed came from, as you land and grow your roots and your flowers up to the sky and meet new friends. Then on a windy day you fly away again to a new location, leaving another stem behind. But the stems always stay with you.
South Korea
This piece illustrates how military-connected friend groups can be split apart by multiple moves, and when that happens it's hard for everyone involved. Everyone flies off on their own path, at first soaring through the air (figuratively and, often, literally), with nothing to think about but all you're leaving behind... and all there is to come. And while you may not stay in touch with that friend group, you'll always remember them as where your seed came from, as you land and grow your roots and your flowers up to the sky and meet new friends. Then on a windy day you fly away again to a new location, leaving another stem behind. But the stems always stay with you.
Bloom Where You're Planted
Gabriella H.
Puerto Rico
This symbolizes how dandelions grow almost anywhere even in the most adverse conditions, they bloom anywhere they can. After being moved around many times in my life with my two little sisters I feel as though we had to “bloom” and spread our roots and get adjusted to each new place. But even so I know I will always have my sisters there with me. Which is why I decided to paint three small dandelions in the painting.
Puerto Rico
This symbolizes how dandelions grow almost anywhere even in the most adverse conditions, they bloom anywhere they can. After being moved around many times in my life with my two little sisters I feel as though we had to “bloom” and spread our roots and get adjusted to each new place. But even so I know I will always have my sisters there with me. Which is why I decided to paint three small dandelions in the painting.
Reunions
Alannisse S.
Puerto Rico
I decided to draw one of the most impactful moments of my early childhood relating to the military. I know we all go through that pain of missing a parent or guardian at some point when they're deployed for an extended period of time. It just makes seeing them again all the sweeter.
Puerto Rico
I decided to draw one of the most impactful moments of my early childhood relating to the military. I know we all go through that pain of missing a parent or guardian at some point when they're deployed for an extended period of time. It just makes seeing them again all the sweeter.
Helping Hands
Lara Oh
Arlington, VA
Throughout their lives, military teens encounter countless friends, family members, teachers, etc. who help them grow and discover who they are. To all the people who have helped me and so many others bloom, thank you
Arlington, VA
Throughout their lives, military teens encounter countless friends, family members, teachers, etc. who help them grow and discover who they are. To all the people who have helped me and so many others bloom, thank you
Pinehurst
Jake M.
North Carolina
Depiction of a local golf course in Pinehurst, NC.
North Carolina
Depiction of a local golf course in Pinehurst, NC.
New Beginnings
Gabriella H.
Puerto Rico
After the dandelions life cycle has come to a end, it starts spreading it’s seeds to start a new beginning and continues to grow again. It reminds me of how when we move after awhile it’s time for us to go and start a new beginning. Each new place we go helps us grow, and learn new experiences.
Puerto Rico
After the dandelions life cycle has come to a end, it starts spreading it’s seeds to start a new beginning and continues to grow again. It reminds me of how when we move after awhile it’s time for us to go and start a new beginning. Each new place we go helps us grow, and learn new experiences.
An Old Suitcase
Lara O.
Arlington, VA
As military teens, we have been through a lot of journeys. Worn but sturdy, we carry around memories from everywhere we’ve been just like a decorated suitcase.
Arlington, VA
As military teens, we have been through a lot of journeys. Worn but sturdy, we carry around memories from everywhere we’ve been just like a decorated suitcase.
Struggles of Deployment
Evelyn M.
South Korea
"A digital canvas showing the struggle of separation between a teen girl and her deployed mother. It is often hard to find peace when you are separated by your parents in a military situation. Sometimes, you have to find peace in the small moments with your parents, because every moment is special."
South Korea
"A digital canvas showing the struggle of separation between a teen girl and her deployed mother. It is often hard to find peace when you are separated by your parents in a military situation. Sometimes, you have to find peace in the small moments with your parents, because every moment is special."
Rebirth
Gabriella A.
Texas
"The drawing symbolizes how we as military kids wherever we go, we make an impact on others whether we realize it or not. We learn from a variety of new people we meet, every place we take root in helps us grow as a person."
Texas
"The drawing symbolizes how we as military kids wherever we go, we make an impact on others whether we realize it or not. We learn from a variety of new people we meet, every place we take root in helps us grow as a person."
bloom.
Elisabeth H.
Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas
"Each piece was inspired by Bloom itself - the message, theme, colors, etc. "Bloom where you are planted" - don't just live somewhere, plant yourself in your community and thrive. The dandelion shows us - how we can go and live anywhere, are constantly moving, and we don't only grow, but become a "beautiful flower.""
Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas
"Each piece was inspired by Bloom itself - the message, theme, colors, etc. "Bloom where you are planted" - don't just live somewhere, plant yourself in your community and thrive. The dandelion shows us - how we can go and live anywhere, are constantly moving, and we don't only grow, but become a "beautiful flower.""
Dandelion Colors
Elisabeth H.
Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas
"Each piece was inspired by Bloom itself - the message, theme, colors, etc. "Bloom where you are planted" - don't just live somewhere, plant yourself in your community and thrive. The dandelion shows us - how we can go and live anywhere, are constantly moving, and we don't only grow, but become a "beautiful flower.""
Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas
"Each piece was inspired by Bloom itself - the message, theme, colors, etc. "Bloom where you are planted" - don't just live somewhere, plant yourself in your community and thrive. The dandelion shows us - how we can go and live anywhere, are constantly moving, and we don't only grow, but become a "beautiful flower.""
Be Planted
Elisabeth H.,
Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas
"Each piece was inspired by Bloom itself - the message, theme, colors, etc. "Bloom where you are planted" - don't just live somewhere, plant yourself in your community and thrive. The dandelion shows us - how we can go and live anywhere, are constantly moving, and we don't only grow, but become a "beautiful flower.""
Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas
"Each piece was inspired by Bloom itself - the message, theme, colors, etc. "Bloom where you are planted" - don't just live somewhere, plant yourself in your community and thrive. The dandelion shows us - how we can go and live anywhere, are constantly moving, and we don't only grow, but become a "beautiful flower.""
Dandelion
Amelia M.
Fort Worth, TX
"This is a 35 mm film picture that I took on my Pentax K1000. My family and I were in the middle of a PCS to Texas after my dad's orders to Italy were changed. I was still grieving not getting to go to Italy and I took this picture as a reminder to bloom where I am planted. "
Fort Worth, TX
"This is a 35 mm film picture that I took on my Pentax K1000. My family and I were in the middle of a PCS to Texas after my dad's orders to Italy were changed. I was still grieving not getting to go to Italy and I took this picture as a reminder to bloom where I am planted. "
Creation of Bloom
Anna V.
"This piece is exploring nature through a re-creation of the 'Creation of Adam' by Michelangelo and is part of a portfolio using a specific piece of fabric. When I fist started this piece, it unfortunately got lost when my phone stopped working, so I recreated on paper and have seen a growth in both my art and my style." (Picture taken by Art teacher).
"This piece is exploring nature through a re-creation of the 'Creation of Adam' by Michelangelo and is part of a portfolio using a specific piece of fabric. When I fist started this piece, it unfortunately got lost when my phone stopped working, so I recreated on paper and have seen a growth in both my art and my style." (Picture taken by Art teacher).
Hold my Hand Through Life
Anna V.
"This piece is exploring the progression of life and relationships, and is apart of my portfolio of pieces using a specific piece of fabric." (Picture taken by Art teacher).
"This piece is exploring the progression of life and relationships, and is apart of my portfolio of pieces using a specific piece of fabric." (Picture taken by Art teacher).
Willow
Anna V.
"This piece is exploring the beauty of nature and is part of a collection of art pieces using a specific piece of fabric." (Picture taken by Art teacher).
"This piece is exploring the beauty of nature and is part of a collection of art pieces using a specific piece of fabric." (Picture taken by Art teacher).
Dente di Leone
Sophia S.
Germany
"This is a painting I painted last fall, when the weather started getting cooler and there weren't as many flowers blooming anymore. I wanted to paint something that reminded me of the warmer, brighter months. While dandelions aren't the most colorful flowers, I felt as if painting one that is colorful captured the cheerful feeling that I feel during the time of year they bloom."
Germany
"This is a painting I painted last fall, when the weather started getting cooler and there weren't as many flowers blooming anymore. I wanted to paint something that reminded me of the warmer, brighter months. While dandelions aren't the most colorful flowers, I felt as if painting one that is colorful captured the cheerful feeling that I feel during the time of year they bloom."
An Odyssey Through Green Pastures
Matthew A.
Texas
"Much like that seasonal gust, PCS season can come suddenly. From those familiar fields all the way to new locations, it can be difficult to adapt and grow in these environments. Whether you are just landing in a new field or have already rooted yourselves, know that your struggles and growth are all progress in building this new meadow. Take pride in your progress!"
Texas
"Much like that seasonal gust, PCS season can come suddenly. From those familiar fields all the way to new locations, it can be difficult to adapt and grow in these environments. Whether you are just landing in a new field or have already rooted yourselves, know that your struggles and growth are all progress in building this new meadow. Take pride in your progress!"
A Burning Bloom
Anna V.
Germany
"Every artist is passionate about their art, it burning throughout each piece. Military kids are the same... they have a passion for whatever activity, sport, or art they do. It drives them to work their hardest to be good at it. Military kids burn the brightest when they do something they love. Like stars we shine in the sky, and like a flower we bloom with the rise of the sun."
Germany
"Every artist is passionate about their art, it burning throughout each piece. Military kids are the same... they have a passion for whatever activity, sport, or art they do. It drives them to work their hardest to be good at it. Military kids burn the brightest when they do something they love. Like stars we shine in the sky, and like a flower we bloom with the rise of the sun."
Dream High, Dream Far, Aim for the Stars
Matthew A.
Texas
"Sometimes, your goals may seem as far as the stars. Never forget distance and time are relative, but what you cherish now is eternal. "
Texas
"Sometimes, your goals may seem as far as the stars. Never forget distance and time are relative, but what you cherish now is eternal. "
Migration
Caleb K.
Korea
"Migration": Relates butterflies with the lives of military teens. Medium: Colored Pencils.
Korea
"Migration": Relates butterflies with the lives of military teens. Medium: Colored Pencils.
Wear a Mask, Military Brats!
Corina Y.
Hawaii
Hawaii
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