Senior Tommy Watts, has been painting abstract art for two years.

“I became involved in art to relieve stress mostly and because it’s therapeutic for me. It’s always been just natural to me,” Watts said.

He mainly paints abstract art and on occasion does ceramics. Watts is currently in three art class : AP studio, Painting and Sculpture. Watts has taken seven art classes.

“My favorite class is AP studio because you’re really allowed to do anything you want. You’re allowed to experiment and see different styles. Really just do what you want,” Watts said.

He has a deep bond with his AP art studio teacher Mandy Knight.

“ I like having Tommy in class because he’s very hard-working and he’s always willing to try new things. He’s very dedicated to all of his artwork. I love all his abstract work,” Knight said.

(Photo story by Madi Graves)