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Tell us a little bit about your journey as a young and developing artist. As a young and developing artist, I have experienced much growth through my journey. I have always been interested in art since I was a little child, as both my parents have either sketched in their free time, or done crafty projects. As I grew older, I realized art was always an outlet for me, as it never stressed me out or was forced into my life. I soon became deeply invested into art, taking it more seriously through One River classes.    Which has been your favorite project to work on at One River and why? My favorite project to work on was a self portrait I made in One River’s Portfolio Development class. It was a piece that was really personal, and initially scary for me – I have never focused on myself in…

Tell us a little bit about you and your background. I am a graduate of Rutgers Business School with a degree in Marketing. Originally focusing my creativity through the mediums of ceramics and photography, I, now, am a practicing writer. I have been working in and adjacent to the education sector for 7 years. I aim to create a space for blossoming artists to flourish while developing a sense of community at One River by providing exceptional customer care. Additionally, she is thrilled to help her students express themselves through many mediums.     What attracted you to work at One River School? One River’s clear community in and out of the classroom connects artists of all ages and experience. Working alongside fellow creatives has been such a wonderful experience. I feel like I have truly found my own community and friends with the teachers and administrative teams at One…

Tell us a little bit about you and your background. My Name is Miguel and I was born in Mexico. When I was two and a half my parents decided to migrate to the U.S. Most of my childhood was about trying to adapt to a new environment and culture. Art never felt like I needed to fit in or be something, it allowed me to simply be who I was and embrace all. It has taught me to be patient and to always go within to connect with my own Spirit and God.  I received my B.F.A from Laguna College of Art and Design. The college provided a great foundation for understanding how to paint and draw the natural world. Painting is a life long journey of exploration which I feel very lucky to be a part of as it is how my soul expresses what it loves and…