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2025 Scholarship Winners
Ryan Barnes
 Ryan Barnes is a visual artist who specializes in painting, drawing, digital, and graphic arts. Always into the arts ever since he was a kid, Ryan started pursuing art more seriously while he was serving his country in the US Army. |  |  Now a veteran, Ryan started school at Skagit Valley College as a Visual Arts student. Scheduled to graduate in Summer 2025, Ryan wants to continue his academic journey of obtaining a Masters of Fine Arts so he can teach art on a college level while also building his career and making a name for himself as a visual artist. |
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 Ryan’s creative philosophy includes mindfulness, embracing play and discovery. Ryan finds inspiration in embarking on the artist’s journey, learning from others, the world around him, the stories we tell, animation, comics, and games. |  |  |
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