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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Project Showcase: Out of This World
Digital Art Shuffle®: Teens Out of This World Overview: Students create a Minimal, Textured, and Colorful vector-based landscape framed within a simple basic shape, with elements which break the framing. Essential Skills: Students: Discover texture and transparencies in Adobe Illustrator. Learn to design using Minimalism & Negative Space. Create a…
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Student Showcase: Sandhya K
Tell us a little bit about your journey as a developing artist. I have been dabbling around with creating art since a young age. I also took a few courses on drawing and watercolors in college. After I started working, I decided to commit myself to learning and creating art…
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Educator Showcase: Sarah Lakicevic
Tell us a little bit about you and your background. I grew up in Long Island alongside an artist as my neighbor and my father was a photographer for a bit as well. My mother has always been extremely crafty. They gave me a foundation to hone creativity and passion.…
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Team Showcase: Jennifer Stetson
Tell us a little bit about you and your background. Growing up in Florida, my earliest artistic interest was in dance. I graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts where I concentrated in ceramics. After relocating to New Jersey with my husband, dance and ceramics remained…
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