Digital Illustration – From the Fort Wayne Museum of Art

April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

Playing Favorites: Sadie Boothman and Mia Hastreiter

A close up of the panel art work. In one square the figure is curled in a fetal position, having little skin mostly made of metal, pointing to the last panel that is all machine with the same metal face mask. The red background and deep shadows highlight how ominous this moment feels.

With hundreds of works on display in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, there's a lot to choose from when Playing Favorites! This article highlights a digitally illustrated comic art piece created by a high school senior. Read why it was selected as a current favorite!