
Leo Hoelzer - Photographer, Writer, Painter, and Animator
I explore myself through my work. The medium I work with knows me better than anyone else.
Leo Hoelzer is currently a senior at Salem High School. He has consistently maintained a 4.0 GPA, with a particular enthusiasm for subjects like chemistry English. As an active member of the National Honor Society, Leo is dedicated to giving back to his community.
Looking ahead, Leo's main goal for his future is to entertain, whether it be selling original artwork, broadcasting through radio stations, animating at a studio, or working behind the scenes of a televison program.
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Looking beyond digital art, Leo's favorite medium is oil pastels, but is proficient in materials ranging from stoneware to fiber.
Education
2022 - 2026
Salem High School
Visual and Performing Arts Acadamy
Awards
2023
Scholastic Art Gold Key
2024
Scholastic Art Honorable Mention
2025
Scholastic Art Silver Key
2025
1st place in student judged art contest and published in school magazine
2025
Best in show in VPAA Juried Show at Virginia Beach MOCA
2025
3rd place in 3D art VPAA Juried Show at Virginia Beach MOCA
Exibitions
2024
Artwork featured in Virginia Beach City Public Schools Administration Office
2024
Artwork judged and featured in Virginia Beach MOCA
2024
Artwork featured in OceanView Art Show
2025
Artwork featured in Hampton Roads Student Gallery
2025
Artwork judged and featured in Virginia Beach MOCA