Holiday Gratitude
On behalf of the entire community of One River School, I want to take this moment to personally wish you and your families a happy and healthy holiday and joyous new year. There are so many things that I love about the holiday season. In particular, one of the…
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Digital Art at One River
It is so fascinating to see how the world has changed when it comes to the importance of digital skills in business and in life. Ten years ago when we started One River, the train was rolling and you could see that the demand for creative and digital skills was…
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Project Snapshot: Natural Elements & Textures
Art Focus®: Drawing Representation & Abstraction: Natural Elements & Textures Overview: Students create three studies of natural objects and their textures as an exploration of a final piece. They then select 1 piece to take to the final. Essential Skills: Learn the qualities of charcoal, chalk, and inks. Gain experience…
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Educator Showcase: Emma Reid
Tell us a little bit about you and your background. Art class has always been my favorite place in the world! I graduated from SUNY Purchase with a degree in Graphic Design in 2020. I worked as both a TA/tutor and a freelancer in college, exploring everything from tattoo…
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Student Showcase: Lindy H.
Tell us a little bit about your journey as a young and developing artist. I have been drawing and creating art since I could hold a pencil! I started to take it more seriously when I turned 12 though. I wanted to attend One River since some of my friends…
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Team Showcase: Cassandra Basile
Tell us a little bit about you and your background. I’m from Southern California (yes, I totally miss the weather!) and attended school at California State University, Northridge. From there, I moved to New York, where I’ve been for the last 11 years, to pursue a career in art management…
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The Benefit of Artmaking for Mental Health
As we approach this new year, we all have the opportunity to determine how we will allocate our time to the most compelling ways to improve our health and wellness. And, based on continued new research, spending time making artwork can provide a direct boost in these areas for people…
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