Educator Showcase: Chris Madeira
Tell us a little bit about you and your background. I’m a Brazilian-American artist and educator and Mamaroneck native. While I took AP Art, at Mamaroneck High School, I also studied AP Biology, which shaped my curiosity about the wonderful world we live in and how things all connect—from visual…
Read More
Team Showcase: Hannah Weissman
Tell us a little bit about you and your background. Growing up in Hudson Valley NY, I have always been a lover of all things outdoors, which was only more nourished by studying Fine Arts in college at Keene State in New Hampshire. Post-college I found myself with a nonlinear…
Read More
Student Showcase: Sue and Aelish
Tell us a little bit about your journey as an artist. Sue: I started literally last Sept at One River! I’ve done photography and never really learned anything else. Aelish: I have always enjoyed art, but it was never at the forefront of what I was doing. I would like…
Read MoreProject Snapshot: Open Studio Class
ART SHUFFLE® PLUS: ADULT Open Studio Class Overview: Explore your own artistic vision in our guided open studio class. Work independently on projects in the medium of your choice—drawing, painting, mixed media, and more—with support from artist mentors who help you refine your techniques, build confidence, and grow your creative…
Read MoreProject Snapshot: Subtractive Charcoal Drawing
ART SHUFFLE®: ADULT Subtractive Charcoal Drawing Overview: In this project students learn to create a dynamic still life drawing using the subtractive technique. The subtractive technique is where you start with a mid toned paper, and push in dark shadows, and pull out light tones creating a realistic drawing.
Read MoreOne River Inks Highlights
This October we launched our very first official drawing prompt list—a month-long creative challenge designed to ignite imagination and build artistic momentum. It’s the perfect opportunity to increase your skills by drawing every day! You can see the full list here. For now, check out some highlights so far! …
Read More
Grow or Fold Book
This is a really exciting day. My new book titled Grow or Fold: transform yourself in midlife and beyond, is now available for preorder! And if you preorder the book, you will be invited to a free one-hour workshop with me that will share some of my hard-earned wisdom that will…
Read More
Educator Showcase: Maria Rashidah Manongdo
Tell us a little bit about you and your background. I’m an illustrator, first and foremost! I am a huge fan of all things animation & video games. These long-lived hobbies inspired me to keep creating, and I eventually earned my BFA in Animation and Illustration at Montclair State University.…
Read More
Team Showcase: Clark Ruggeri
Tell us a little bit about you and your background. Born and raised in New Rochelle, NY, I earned my BFA in Cartooning & Illustration from The School of Visual Arts. After graduation, I worked a variety of freelance art projects before discovering a passion for teaching and classroom management,…
Read More
Project Showcase: Michalene Thomas Self Portraits in Constructed Landscapes
Art Shuffle®: Kids Mickalene Thomas Self Portraits in Constructed Landscapes Overview: Studying the works of Mickalene Thomas, students create a self-portrait using techniques such as collage and pattern. To begin, students brainstorm and sketch a series of patterns. They translate their pattern or print onto canvas. The final outcome involves…
Read More