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…

How long have you been a student at One River? I have been a student at One River since Fall 2021, and I’ve  attended Summer Camp here for the last 2 years. I was originally in the Digital Art Shuffle class, then I signed up for the Animation class as…

Tell us a little bit about you and your background. Since a young age, creating has always been an outlet for me. I believe my art practice is such a crucial part of living a healthy lifestyle. I received my Bachelors of the Arts at Manhattanville College with a Major…

Tell us a little bit about you and your background. I graduated from SUNY Purchase with an Interdisciplinary BFA in Sculpture and Printmaking and I am currently enrolled at Hunter College to receive a MA in Visual Arts Education (K-12). I enjoy working with students of all ages and sharing…

Kids Art Shuffle (K-2) A Very Piece-ful Alphabet Overview: Students create a colorful and interactive word puzzle to simulate a dynamic exchange between art and language. Essential Skills: Students measure, cut, and paint letters to form messages onto a colorful background. Vocabulary + Terms: Color scheme, Interactive, Scale, Value Featured…

Tell us a little bit about your journey as a young and developing artist. I started in the Summer and made underwater paintings. I kept practicing and became a better artist.    Which has been your favorite project to work on at One River and why? Sculpture – Succulent Gardens…

Tell us a little bit about you and your background. Here’s a bit from my bio: Born in Dallas, TX in 1980, Jonathan embarked on his artistic journey at the University of Pennsylvania in 2002, delving into basic drawing and figure drawing. Seeking rigorous training, he joined the classical realist…

Tell us a little bit about you and your background. I grew up on the south shore of Long Island, New York. My adolescence consisted mostly of roller hockey matches in the driveway, soccer tournaments and the beach. I was drawn to art at an early age and remember watching…

Adult Intro to Studio Facets of the Face Overview: Students learn how to draw a profile accurately and proportionately, by breaking the face up into its various facets using colored pencils. Essential Skills: Learn how to draw a proportionate profile. Learn about Color Theory. Utilize colored pencils techniques and toned…

Tell us a little about your journey as a young and developing artist.  Wow! My journey has been good because I enjoy expressing myself without having to use my words. I can let my thoughts and feelings out through my art or I could capture memories that are important to…