Walking through the halls, traveling from art class to art class, is the disturbingly talented senior Collin Spano. Since Spano was a freshman, he has been producing some of the scariest art this high school has seen. Inspired by his mother, and with the help of his favorite art teacher, Ms. Luba, he developed his signature art style, which he describes as “very messy, creepy distorted, and disturbed.”

Over his four years in high school, he has taken nine art classes including AP art, graphic design, digital art, and art major on top of countless hours and workshops outside of school. These classes are not just for show; they have helped him have 15 pieces of art displayed at the district art and changed him as a person.

“[Art] has molded my style and personality. I can finally say who I really am and what things mean to me through art. I love art because it is a way to express myself in a way that no one gets otherwise,” said Spano.

Spano plans on attending a community college to continue pursuing his love of art as a hobby. Although not pursuing art as a career, he isn’t opposed to “letting the world decide if it wants me.” Follow him and his artwork on his Instagram @GreyscaleGenerationArts.

“To any aspiring artists or anyone who is interested in art, do not ever judge others. Don’t let others change who you are. What makes the world so interesting is the different kinds of people and what they can do. So just push yourself to find out who you are. When it comes to art, keep at it; never give up–even when you’re tired of drawing or painting. One day you will find your style and your voice,” said Spano.