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ashleighs prompt essay for college My art is my voice and one day everyone in the world will hear me speak. That statement is my ultimate goal. Ever since the first day in middle school when I walked into the ART class I knew I found my calling. I gained a sense of freedom. I had the ability to create my own world in whatever abstract piece I saw fit. The freedom of being able to imagine a certain outcome without consequences gave me the encouragement to move forward. Right then, I made it my personal goal to practice in my sketchbook on a daily basis. To this day, besides the occasional sickness, I haven’t let myself down. Another goal of mine is to completely be able to master my craft; I would love the opportunity to attend a four year

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