Kyle Comeau works on an art project several years ago before his death. His talents are remembered through an art scholarship in his name.
Last year’s winner of the scholarship, Jonathan Polder, poses with stormtroopers from Star Wars. He hopes to become a movie producer someday.
Kyle Comeau was on his way to a highly successful career in art before he died almost four years ago in a tragic bicycle accident.
The Clark County artist graduated from Columbia River High School in 2007 and also attended the Vancouver School of the Arts. After that, he completed an associate’s degree from Clark College. With his education, Comeau was quickly working his way up in the ranks before his death. His last and uncompleted job, for example, was designing the paint scheme for Optimus Prime in the most recent “Transformers” movie.
Though he’s gone, the dream of what a local art student can accomplish remains and lives through a scholarship in his honor. The scholarship is provided privately by his parents, other family members and friends with a total amount of $1,000. It will be awarded to a qualifying student of the arts that fall under the hands-on format of mediums such as, but not limited to, drawing, painting, airbrushing, sculpture (clay or metal), photography, music and more.
The deadline to apply is March 31, and the application can be acquired by emailing pvkkcomeau@hotmail.com.
Besides filling out the application, the following items must also be attached:
• An official copy of the applicant's most current transcript from their high school or college.
• Three letters of reference including character and skills. One adult reference from three separate areas. The can represent, for example, a school, scout troop, church, employer, neighbor or coach who has known the applicant for three to five years. No relatives are allowed. Letters may be handwritten or typed.
• A typed essay of at least 1,000 words on "who is my favorite superhero and why.”
• A photo of an art piece, a musical recording, or a video created by the applicant with an explanation of the inspiration behind the selection and its significance to the applicant. Applications can be submitted to Kyle Comeau Memorial Arts Scholarship, 11911 NE 50th Ave., Vancouver.
