Art Students Showcase Capstone Senior Projects

Using a variety of mediums, subjects and inspirations, five senior art students presented their capstone projects at the close of the spring semester, marking the completion of their studio art journey. Each exhibit represented a unique artistic voice that had been shaped by years of observation and personal experience, inviting audiences to engage with the stories, symbols and emotions behind the work.

Nina Thompson, Biology and Studio Art

Nina’s paintings of stacked rocks show ideas of balance, faith and strength. The artwork uses just one color in each piece to help viewers focus on shape and meaning, reminding them that even in chaos, God can help keep us steady.

Nina Thompson

Cooper Whitney, Studio Art and Interactive Digital Design: Designer

Cooper once saw a senior art show in the Bulliner-Clayton Visual Arts Center, which inspired him to one day host his own. He proudly presented “Stories & Visions,” a collection of artwork based on real and imagined stories, created to help others see them in a new and meaningful way.

Cooper Whitney

Anne Elise Simpson, Studio Art and Secondary Education

Anne used art to express ideas and emotions that don’t need words, hoping each piece sparks a personal connection with the viewer. Working mostly with acrylics, she focused on bold colors, texture and subjects she loves—like florals and portraits—to let her personality and creativity shine through.

Anne Elise Simpson

Hannah Pearce, Studio Art and Secondary Education

Hannah’s exhibit brought together her favorite college artworks, including a new series of oil portraits inspired by musical characters. Along with earlier pieces in oil and charcoal, the collection showed how her style and skills have grown, capturing mood, story and emotion throughout her time as a student.

Hannah Pearce

Danielle Trombley, Studio Art

“In The Eyes and The Heart” by Danielle Trombley featured 14 ink-based works that explored personal growth, faith and storytelling through a variety of techniques including ballpoint, calligraphy ink and printmaking. Divided into three sections, the exhibit invited viewers to see the world through the artist’s eyes, reflect on the value of illustration and engage deeply with biblical themes through visual interpretations of scripture.

Danielle Trombley