A Dog’s Summer

Artist: Jasmine Gee
Writer: Ellen Li
Author: Shiori Chen

Since she was young, Jasmine Gee has always loved art. It fascinates her that a person can recreate what they see visually with their hands, going from something three-dimensional to two. As a sophomore at Carlmont High School, she often sketches portraits or designs products for her digital shop whenever time allows. Her preferred art mediums include Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, and pencil and paper. Gee actively seeks opportunities to showcase her art, so she joined the Art Showcase Club and submitted her digital piece.

Initially drawn as a contest entree, this piece depicts the scenes of summer activities from a dog’s perspective to make it stand out from the others. During a barbeque session with her family, Gee got the idea for this drawing when she saw her dog trying to participate in the activities too. Then, using a stylus and her computer, she sketched the placements of the objects, drawing inspiration from household items. Finally, she did the base colors and finally added highlights and shadows. The entire process took her a couple of hours over several days. 

This piece serves as a collection of Gee’s personal memories of summer. She hopes that with her work, the viewer can “live through the drawing and just be able to experience summer by looking at it.”