Image courtesy of LBCC New Service Visitors making their way up the stairs in the North Santiam Hall pass a life-like painting of a woman singing. She catches their eyes immediately, depicting a tenacious female. She is a Colombian singer and songwriter named Kali Uchis. The creator, Yasmeen Gonzalez, made this piece after seeing Uchis perform live. “I went, and I was front row, mid-center, right there in front of her. And it was an original picture I took of her.” Gonzalez continued to elaborate: “The assignment was monochrome, so it’s just one color, that whole painting is of red color.” Gonzalez’s LBCC art instructor was impressed by the piece and encouraged her to submit it to the Student Art Show that is held at the beginning of every Spring term. The art show allows students at LBCC to enter a juried competition with the chance to show off their skills, receive feedback, and win awards. It also gives art students an opportunity to strengthen their resumes. The exhib