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Tell us a little bit about you and your background. Growing up I was always attracted to color theory and was constantly exposed to art of all kinds. My dad makes and repairs stained glass windows and is always researching different artistic styles and influences, from nature to architecture and industrial design. I went on to receive my BFA from Bucknell University and my Masters from Rutgers University, both in Art History with a concentration on Hudson River School painting. While I joke that I draw like a 3rd grader, I find myself very attuned to color patterns and design elements in my everyday life.   What attracted you to work at One River School? Kristin Stazzone! We met back in 2015 working at the Montclair Art Museum summer camp, and for several years after we graduated from college she would regularly message me saying One River was always looking to…

  Tell us a little bit about you and your background. As a creative educator and visual artist I have a diverse background that combines a passion for teaching with a creative flair. I have been teaching in a classroom setting for over 10 years and running my own art business for 20. I specialize in acrylic painting and I’m always searching for new materials and ideas.   What attracted you to work at One River School? I was attracted to work at One River School because it provides a highly creative and inspiring environment. Our studio is filled with art supplies, tools and resources that fosters artistic expression. Working here fuels my own creativity and provides a space where you can really explore your artistic ideas freely.     How would you describe what it is like to teach here? What I love about teaching at One River is…