HOHENFELS, Germany -- High school artists here spent the past six months creating works. Recently, they sold their art pieces raising funds to donate to disabled veterans.
Members of the Hohenfels Middle/High School National Art Honor Society held a silent auction fundraiser and charity event donating 10 percent of their proceeds to the Disabled American Veterans.
Together the 12 members of the NAHS created 25 pieces of art and raised over $500. While most of the proceeds will be used to purchase art supplies and other classroom necessities, the students all agreed their main inspiration was the Soldiers they could help.
Students worked since December in a variety of mediums to create patriotic themed paintings that capture the essence of America.
"We're proud of who we are as Americans, and we're trying to show our love for America, because that's what America needs right now, especially with everything that's going on," said Ashley Herndon, NAHS president.
Angel Avlida's work showcased heavy Army vehicles like a tank and a humvee.
"When I thought about America, I thought about the Army and strength, so I wanted to draw something heavy and strong," Avilda said.
Tanja Vass said her series of paintings showing the four branches of the military were inspired by the multi-paneled, folding artwork known as triptychs found in many churches.
"I had so much fun working on these, I don't want to let them go," she admitted.
Jasmin Hack used watercolors to create six paintings for the show. One showed a New York City skyline with the 'roots' of the country spreading out below. Another featured an array of feathers in military colors poised over one wilted and brown.
"These feathers represent America and this one is a fallen Soldier," she said.
Hack said one reason she contributed so many pieces to the fundraiser was that her Advanced Placement studies prevented her from taking art class this year.
"But it's really about the wounded warrior cause and wanting to try and make more money for that," Hack said.
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