Introduction

 Hi I’m Lilly Byrd. I'm attending my second year at UAF. I’m majoring in elementary education. I'm originally from Washington. Growing up I spent most of my childhood being outdoors. I still to this day enjoy spending time outside. Other things that I enjoy doing are reading, crafts, and spending time with my friends and family especially my dog tank.


“God Speed! By Edmund Blair Leighton.” Art Renewal Center, www.artrenewal.org/artworks/edmund-blair-leighton/god-speed/5210.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          I would say my relationship with art is being an admirer. Unfortunately, I am not blessed with any art skills. I do own art. I have artwork in my dorm from a local artist in Fairbanks and artwork from my home state Washington. I also have multiple tattoos from different artists. I consider tattoos to be a piece of artwork. I do enjoy going to art museums. I’m not an avid art museum visitor but I do like to walk around seeing the different art pieces. I normally do not stand at one art piece for a while to interpret it. I do, though, like to when I’m home reflecting on the artwork that I was most drawn to.  I like to walk around looking at the ones that draw my eyes to them.


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  1. Margot OAugust 28, 2024 at 4:18 PM

    Looks Great!

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  2. The Ukulele FoolAugust 29, 2024 at 12:25 PM

    I have artwork from local artist, too. It makes me feel connected to my community. Great choice for a major.

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  3. Gwyneth ORourkeSeptember 3, 2024 at 9:25 PM

    Hello Lily! I love tattoos! I have 5 and am planning on getting more! I love seeing different works from different artists! I love the painting you chose! Specifically, the details on the clothing!

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  4. Christian ReevesSeptember 4, 2024 at 6:43 AM

    Thanks for sharing Lilly! Washington's always been on the list of places I've wanted to visit. Just like you, I consider tattoos to be art as well and I love adding new ones to the collection.

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  5. Demario MesaSeptember 8, 2024 at 10:35 PM

    Hey Lilly, I'm not blessed with art skills either unfortunately so I'm with you on that one. I do love tattoos as well and think it takes great skill to master. I have some of my own and plan on getting more!

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  6. Aidan PayanSeptember 9, 2024 at 7:01 PM

    Hi Lilly, elementary education is such a cool major. I have considered going to become some sort of educator after I finish my degree as well. What subject or field would you like to go into for education? I have spent a lot of time coaching tennis and loved working with middle and high school aged students.

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    1. Lilly ByrdSeptember 10, 2024 at 3:00 PM

      Hi Aidan, I'm hoping to be a 1st or 2nd grade teacher.

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  7. Arctic EntriesSeptember 9, 2024 at 10:03 PM

    Hi Lilly! I'm an elementary education major too. I wonder if we're taking any other classes together.

    I don't have any tattoos but I really want to get a few in the future. do you have any artists you recommend in Fairbanks?

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    1. Lilly ByrdSeptember 10, 2024 at 3:02 PM

      Hi Arctic Entries, I personally like to go to Body Piercing Unlimited & Tattoo. Liberty is also a great place to go to.

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