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La Mary Jane

John A Salazar-Torres

Refran: "The Addictive Mary Jane   

Puts The Young kids in a bad lane."


Card Description: For my Loteria Card I wanted to share my thoughts on Marijuana addiction and how it is very common now. I chose as a subject matter because many young people are doing it, and it is very addictive and has many effects on people. The colors in the piece represent the exotic bags and colorful packages Marijuana comes in.  The images in the piece represent an exotic strain and how cool it looks. For me personally, this card represents how Marijuana has turned very common and popularized now that many people want to try it or already use it but it is still very bad for your health both mentally and physically. I want the audience to see that even though Marijuana might be tempting and fun to use it is very bad for you.


Student Biography: My name is John, and I am a senior at Santa Maria Highschool.I live in Santa Maria, California with my dad. My family is from Mexico. My loteria card, I chose to represent drug addiction. What inspired me to draw my loteria card was that many people are addicted to it, and it also got me addicted to it quick many young people use it and its very common now. The artistic process was that we did something fun in class instead of writing. Life after high school will be exciting.

Grade: 12

Card Number: 39

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