1. My Favorite Art By Ana V Hughes Pérez

3. Painting Info Title: Football World Cup, Spain 1982, Madrid, The goalkeeper Artist: Eduardo Arroyo Date of Composition: 1982 Artist Era: Modern

4. Why I chose this painting This painting appeals to me because I am a big fan of soccer. I play the sport and it is also my favorite. Also, the world cup is something I look forward to all year long. Soccer is a big part of my life.

6. Painting Info Title: Bullfight, Suerte de Varas Artist: Francisco de Goya Date of Composition: 1824 Artist Era: Romanticism

7. Why I chose this Painting I chose this painting because I fight bullfighting very interesting and exciting. Also, it comes from Spain which is where part of my family originates. It is also a favorite pass time with my abuelo when we are in Puerto Rico. Whenever I see it on the television, I automatically think of him.

9. Painting Info Title: Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata Artist: El Greco Date of Composition: 1585-1590 Artist Era: Mannerism

10. Why I chose this painting I chose this painting because I am a Catholic who is soon to be confirmed and this painting moves me. It moves me because of the way Saint Francis’ expression is when he sees Jesus, full of sorrow and love. Also, the colors appeal to me. The main colors are yellow and blue, blue resembling darkness and yellow representing light. This connects the painting the light of God, through color! The artist did an excellent job catching my attention.