Week 3: My Stencil

For my stencil, and thus the cover of my sketchbook, I chose an image of a flying eagle. While I love animals in general, the eagle is one that I've admired for a long time. I think eagles are amazing creatures; they are very beautiful birds and tenacious predators- an animal worthy of respect. Another reason for which I am connected to the eagle is because I am close to my culture. The eagle represents a big part of Mexican history, culture, and identity. When I think of an eagle, and think about all the traits that make it the predator it is, I like to imagine us humans as eagles. I like to think of flight, not necessarily in a literal sense, but just having that will, that power, and that ambition to 'fly'- whatever that may mean to each individual (Side note- I was reminded of Botello's "Dreams od Flight"). The predator instinct that the eagle possesses is one I feel we need if we want to achieve our goals. We need to be smart and know our worth; know that we are creatures with power, creatures that deserve respect, and ultimately, creatures that can do what we want because we are eagles.