Sunook Cantal

     Perfecting Pastel is a poetry anthology that I created in the sophomore year of high school, and is considered as one my very greatest works. After the completion of the anthology, I vividly remember walking into class looking at all the other anthologies out there; there wasn't a single anthology in that room that looked better than mine. The idea for this work started out with a "stupid idea" that sort of formed in my head. I wanted to create something that was visually pleasing, calming, and was easy for readers to consume. And from there, I didn't stop chasing that idea. I spent countless hours finding and refining the art as well as writing the pieces. I am still happy that I made this piece even to this day. All I can say is that it represents what hard work and dedication can get you through in life.