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Student Showcase: Julian

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Tell us a little bit about your journey as a young and developing artist. I became interested in art when I started taking classes here. I wasn’t that good when I started, but I grew to love art the longer I attended. I think that I have gotten better by…

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Student Showcase: Leo D.

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How long have you been a student at One River? 1 year   Tell us a little bit about your journey as a young and developing artist. I started off doodling and sketching and my mom suggested One River to help me become a better artist because I want to…

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Project Snapshot: Vibrant Painterly Landscapes

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Adult Into to Studio Vibrant Painterly Landscapes Overview: Students learn the principles of composing a landscape, then utilize abstract painting techniques to add vibrancy & richness. Students will think about the way painters use color, texture, and technique to create images that inspire emotion. Essential Skills: Students create an acrylic…

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Team Showcase: Matt Gysin

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Tell us a little bit about you and your background. I graduated from William Paterson University with a B.A. in media & film production in May of 2018 and have been interested in the arts since a very young age. I have always had a love for movies and storytelling…

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Educator Showcase: Dana Siljander

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Tell us a little bit about you and your background. I started painting when I was 18. My dad and his mom were both artists and I grew up surrounded by art. I started with watercolor and quickly moved to acrylic painting when I fell in love with doing decorative…

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A Special Summer Greeting

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Check out this image. What a beautiful reflection of the commitment and outcomes that are happening every day at One River this Summer. When I walk into our schools, this is what greets me and it is pure joy to see the look on everyone’s face.   Every year at…

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Summer Camp Highlights

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Summer camps are in full swing across all school locations. Check out just some of the fun that has been had and art that has been created in a few short weeks!

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Educator Showcase: Danielle Burden

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Tell us a little bit about you and your background. I graduated from Montclair State University  with a degree in Animation/Illustration but I like to work experimentally with different materials. I am currently pursuing a masters in clinical psychology with a concentration in Art therapy.    What attracted you to…

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Team Showcase: Cresta Barash

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Tell us a little bit about you and your background. I have a BA in Film and Audio-Visual Arts and have worked for a TV network for 12 years as a video editor, writer, director and producer for TV shows, and lastly managing a big production team as an executive…

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Project Showcase: Monochrome Panels

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Teen Focus on Manga Monochrome Panels Overview: Students learn the importance of composition and value in creating a visually compelling story. They create one monochromatic panel featuring original characters. Essential Skills: Students learn about composition, value, and the use of spot blacks which are valuable skills in creating their own…

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