Hello, my name is Alyssa Albanese and I am a senior at Ronald Reagan IB College Prep High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Ever since I was little, I have always been very fond of art, no matter the type. I drew everyday, no matter where I was. Whether I was in school, the car or in my bedroom. I admit, I wasn't very good at it. My people had a tendency to look like giraffes. But, despite this fact, I kept at it. I drew every single day. My mother was very supportive of my love for art. She encouraged me and bought me drawing paper and an art kit. My mother believes that art is important. It is "an outlet to express your feelings and experiences". Today, sadly, my people still look like giraffes. But, I can draw some excellentgiraffes.