You may not have had a chance to have a solid chat with senior Laura Clifford, but it’s fully recommended. Some of the quietest people best express themselves in the arts and their few words, and Clifford proves to be one of them. Attending school at Inly before coming to Scituate High School, this twin is still a mystery to most of us. In the past few years she has gone from the new girl at SHS to one of the hottest artists featured at SHS.
Clifford first found her passion at a young age. Ever since she can remember, art has been a part of her life. Even her grandfather had an intense passion for art. “It must run in the family,” Clifford said. Her twin sister Rebecca also has the artist gene. Rebecca is enrolled in AP Art and loves participating just as much as her sister. Although they have never worked on a project together, they both enjoy kicking back at the same table and creating new masterpieces in each other’s company. “We feed off each other’s energy, and I think we just help each other just by being there,” Clifford said.
Currently a student in AP Art along with a clay class, Clifford shows there is no limit to her artistic abilities. While she enjoys everything art from sculpting to painting to doodling on her school notebooks, her prefered style of art is drawing. The piece of art she credits as her absolute favorite is her picture of a flapper that she drew. “I was fascinated by the shadows and I just went with it!” Clifford said. “It really looks real!”
Aside from art, one of Clifford’s passions includes giving back. This year will be her second year going on the Guatemala Trip to go help build houses and taking care of those less fortunate. Last year both she and her sister flew down to Guatemala on the school trip, and the experience touched her so much she plans on returning again in 2014.
The world has much in store for this talented and giving girl. Currently, Endicott is her top choice for college, “but I’m still looking around,” Clifford said. Despite her enjoyment for art, she does not seek going to an art school. “It’s really competitive, and I’d rather be out there helping people!” Clifford said. Once she does set her mind on a college, she fully intends on getting involved with art therapy, helping people who need her. “She is an incredible artist and one of the sweetest people!” senior Hannah Leeping said about Clifford.
Whether it’s doodling away to pass the time or working her magic into a new drawing, you can expect great things from this girl. Clifford will continue to amaze us with her beautiful art and her beautiful heart.