Weeks of contemplating original ideas, sharpening pencils, erasing, and multiple drafts paid off for two Visual Art students. Senior Christian Martinez took 1st place in the 2013 Superintendent Holiday Card category and senior Luis Lozano took 1st place in the 2013 Fine Arts Holiday CD Cover and Label category.

Both pieces are original and fun to look at.

“I took inspiration from jazz musicians and their album covers,” Lozano said.

Six Conquistadores and about 50 students throughout the district submitted their art work in the CD Cover and Label competition.

“I honestly did not expect to win at all I just did it for the fun of it and the love for art,” Martinez said.

First place in any competition is a massive accomplishment.

“I am very proud of my students. The quality of work that we get here is outstanding,” art teacher Eduardo Saucedo said.