Artsy teen’s palette of life a mix of media

Elizabeth Ruiz

Eighth-grader Elizabeth Ruiz has three main goals: She hopes to finish high school as one of the top 10 students, obtain many scholarships, then major in art — and maybe music — in college. She says she is very passionate about both subjects. “Art and music make me peaceful and are a way to express myself,” she said. “I love painting and drawing while listening to music. I am also passionate about God. He is my everything.”

Elizabeth Ruiz
AGE: 13
GRADE: 8
SCHOOL: Stafford Middle School, Stafford MSD
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: A-B Honor Roll student; plays the French horn in band; art student; plays piano outside of school
FAVORITE CLASS: Science; she likes learning about space.
FAVORITE AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITY: Drawing and reading. “I feel like I express myself when I draw. I am also a bookworm. Reading books helps me relax, and I know that reading expands your imagination. There is no limit for imagination.”
FAVORITE MUSICAL GENRE: Jazz
FAVORITE TV SHOW: “Project Runway” on Lifetime
FAVORITE MOVIE: “Forrest Gump” — “It’s a funny but really inspirational movie.”
FAVORITE BOOK: “I capture the castle” by Dodie Smith. “It is dreamy and funny. I had a hard time putting this book down.”
AMBITION: “I am interested in being a fashion designer, photographer, artist or makeup artist.”