Passion is a certain feeling that someone has to something, whether that’s a hobby, a person, an object. However, for Noelle Wise, that passion is painting. 

“I’ve always been into art, since I was very tiny,” Wise said. “I’ve always just loved looking at art, creating art, and this year specifically, I’ve been trying to make it my 2026 goal to make as much as possible, especially since I’m going off to college.” 

When it comes to being passionate about a hobby, no one is going to do it, or start that passion, unless there is motivation. In many circumstances, people assume motivation means through incentives like money, gifts, trips, etc. However, in some instances, motivation can simply be a person’s thought. 

“Just creating something beautiful is worth the time,” Wise said. “So I feel like if I create something that I think is beautiful and that other people can also recognize as beautiful, then I think I’ve spent my time well.”

Wise has spent countless hours painting, drawing, coloring, all different kinds of arts. However, even though she is very passionate about painting, Wise is wanting to go into the film or makeup industry once she graduates high school, as that is another passion. With years of experience in each and every one of those fields Wise is passionate about, it is a toss up on which she will take on in college.