Since her birth in Germany, during her father’s deployment there, NC magnet sophomore Jordan Homier has loved multiculturalism. She spends her afternoons at practice for the cross-country team where she carries the title of varsity runner. Homier focuses on her school work, maintaining a 4.0 Grade Point Average (GPA), leading her to partake in Beta Club. Homier co-founded Sum It Up— a study group at NC— and plays a part in Model United Nations. Homier also takes part in NC’s National Arts honor society, sharing her artwork with the world around her to honor her love for other cultures.
Homier loved doodling in the margins of her papers growing up, later filling sketchbooks and canvases. These doodles curated the foundation of her current style as she draws whatever comes to mind. While Homier enjoys painting scenery, her interest particularly focuses on realism with graphite as her medium. This combination showcases value, balance and texture. The influence of Élisabeth-Louise Vigée Le Brun’s Marie Antoinette portrait crafted Homier’s appreciation for traditional art and realism. Homier’s grandfather, who painted, also heavily influenced her artistic journey.
“[My grandfather] is the only person who ever really taught [me], because a lot of what I do is self-taught. He is the person who taught me how to use oil paint. He still sees my Instagram and the art I post and gives me advice. He is one of the only people who will tell me how to improve,” Homier said.
In eighth grade, Homier won an art contest for Pine Mountain Middle School, but not without the help of her art teacher, Ms. Light, as she supported Homier after her move in seventh grade. With a slight shortage of friends, Homier sought comfort in Miss Light’s classroom and the two quickly grew close. Seeing Homier’s passion and talent, she granted her the opportunity to take a yearlong high school credit class in middle school. This not only let Homier build her skills and strive ahead, but also spend countless hours exploring her artistic side. As news of the contest began to spread, Miss Light turned to Homier.
“My teacher took care of the submission, she asked me to use a piece I liked and one that she had already put in for one of the galleries. I ended up picking that one because I thought it showcased the most skill. I found out [I won] during a field trip to the Sparkles roller skating rink, at the very end she pulled me aside and was like, ‘You got in!’ And I was just ecstatic the rest of the day. I had won things in sports with teams before but this was the first time I actually felt like I deserved it. It was less than 2 years ago and it has already made me such a better artist,” Homier said.
After this victory, Homier gained a new perspective on her artistic capabilities. She bloomed as she began to look at her art critically, learning how to perfect techniques and draw conceptually. Homier hopes to move forward on her artistic journey by partaking in the Georgia’s Governor’s Honors Program with a visual arts major. After graduation, Homier plans to minor in visual arts at an international college. Later in life, she considers selling prints of her artwork to share with the world. Homier hopes to inspire those all around with her authenticity and creative outlook on life.
