The End or The Beginning
When I ask you the following question, what is your first response: Is it the end of the year or the beginning of a new year? Frankly, since it is December 30th, on a technical basis the objective and correct answer is: We are one day away from the end…
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The Holiday Spirit
The holiday spirit, to me, is about a shared sense of warmth, generosity, and connection. It’s the time when people come together—whether with family, friends, or even strangers—to celebrate kindness, express gratitude, and create meaningful moments. It’s the twinkle of lights on a winter evening, the joy of giving and…
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The Gratitude Tree
As we move through the holiday season towards the end of the year, I wanted to share an artwork / graphic that I stumbled on a few years ago that has resonated with me. It’s called “The Gratitude Tree” and if you take a minute and really stare at this…
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Educator Showcase: Bryant Franco
Tell us a little bit about you and your background. Hi! My name is Bryant and I’ve been an artist genuinely my whole life. When I was little I would remake movies that I liked into comic books and would even make my own yearbooks with printer paper and staple…
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Team Introductions: Danielle Thomsen
Tell us a little bit about you and your background My name is Danielle and I am the Director in Manhasset. I am originally from California and have lived in New York for 15 years. I moved to New York for grad school and obtained my Masters in Fine Arts…
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Project Snapshot: Punny Animal Fusions
Teen Digital Art Shuffle Punny Animal Fusions Overview: Students create an illustration of their favorite animal that is combined with a random drawing prompt or a silly pun. Students learn how to fuse two different concepts to create one unique concept. Essential Skills: Students learn about realistic textures, clipping masks, and…
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Student Showcase: Sadie
How long have you been a student at One River? I’ve attended classes at One River since the pre-pandemic era, making it so that I’ve spent approximately four to five years at the institution. The majority of those years, if not all, were spent within the Teen Digital Art Shuffle…
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