Student Showcase: Aidan B.
How long have you been a student at One River? I started taking summer camps here in the summer of 2023, and classes that following spring Tell us a little bit about your journey as an artist. Though my exact goals for being an animator have shifted from being…
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Student Showcase: Jack P.
How long have you been a student at One River? Almost 1 year. I started in the 3–5 program when I was in 2nd grade taking Art Focus: Cartooning because I like making comics. I also take Digital Art Shuffle. I wasn’t sure what it would be like but now…
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Student Showcase: Melody T.
Melody has been a student a One River Clark for 4 years and in the Portfolio Development class for about 2 years. When asked if the Portfolio Development class has improved her art, and how, she said “Absolutely. I’ve gained a lot of practical techniques that I wasn’t familiar with before as…
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Student Showcase: Neo L.
Neo, 16, has been a student at One River Middletown for 1 year. Since joining the Portfolio Development class last year he has created a wide range of artworks with different media. When asked about a favorite project he said “I have been working on joining together bits and pieces…
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Winter Student Shows
Over the last month or so student artwork has been on display during our Winter Student Shows across all One River school locations. Many thanks to everyone who stopped to view the work of our talented artists who have been exploring a variety of art materials while learning new techniques over…
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! …
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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.…
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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,…
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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…
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