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For my senior thesis at Marist University, I chose to step beyond traditional graphic design and create a large-scale mixed media installation. Inspired by a mixed media course I had taken the previous year, I challenged myself to complete a 4-foot by 3-foot textured artwork, my largest piece to date. Using acrylic modeling paste, I sculpted layered snow trails across a wooden panel, allowing the surface to dry for two weeks before transferring and painting over 60 skiers and snowboarders in unique poses. The transfer process was inspired by techniques I learned in printmaking, while acrylic paint allowed me to work efficiently and maintain consistent

 

progress throughout the semester. This project pushed me outside my comfort zone, strengthening my confidence in working at a larger scale and managing an ambitious, time-intensive process. The finished piece was exhibited in the Marist Art Gallery, where I installed it myself and received positive feedback from a professional graphic design critic. The experience reinforced my passion for combining traditional art techniques with thoughtful design to create immersive, visually engaging work.