Visiting Artist – Jagoda Auger!

Jagoda Auger
A Boston-based artist specializing in watercolors.

Inspired by nature, the bizarre and whimsical, and the things that go bump in the night.

October 24th 

C and D Blocks

Room AR-8

Earn a Scholaship from Cartooning!

https://www.artandwriting.org/scholarships/the-herblock-award-for-editorial-cartoon/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2023%20Editorial%20Cartoon%20Workshop%20Invite&utm_content=2023%20Editorial%20Cartoon%20Workshop%20Invite+CID_edf15c4ecfd5a12c7659f9dda533b80f&utm_source=Campaign%20Monitor&utm_term=Learn%20more%20about%20the%20Herblock%20Award%20for%20Editorial%20Cartoon

You’re invited!

Free Virtual Editorial Cartooning
Workshop Series

Sharpen your cartooning and illustration skills with editorial cartoonist Shreyas Navare for this 3-week workshop series on illustration and freedom of expression!  

During each workshop, Shreyas will discuss his artistic process, his professional journey as an editorial cartoonist, and advice he has for artists entering the Scholastic Awards. Participants will then have the opportunity to develop their work alongside their peers from around the country through guided illustration exercises!

This series is free and open to all young people, but RSVPs will be capped at 75 participants per session.

Schedule:

Please only register for one session per participant!

October 11, 7:00 pm ET: Register for this session!

October 18, 7:00 pm ET: Register for this session!

October 25, 7:00 pm ET: Register for this session!

Underwritten by The Herb Block Foundation, The Herblock Award for Editorial Cartoon offers $2,000 scholarships for three students whose visual art offers commentary or criticism on current events, social events, or political topics.

Higher Education for Visual Arts

Come to AR-8 during the following days and times to learn more about two excellent programs:

October 23th – E & F Blocks, Montserrat College of Art, Presented by Lexi Hackett

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November 7th – D Block, Massachusetts College of Art, Presented by Marissa Cote

Visit from Montserrat College of Art

The Art Portfolio and Drawing and Painting classes were given a presentation from Kirsten Moran of Montserrat College of Art in Beverly, MA. She offered a lot of great information about Montserrat and what a student’s life is like at a small, intimate visual arts college. Ms. Moran also teaches art foundations at the college so she offered one on one critiques to several, creative NRHS artists.

Montserrat College has an open house this Saturday, 11/12 from 9 2PM: https://apply.montserrat.edu/portal/fallopenhouses?id=f9041e2d-63f7-40fb-9c12-0f2377fcd3f5

“The Dot” – Now on Display

The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds is a children’s book but its message is an important one for artists young and old, experienced or just starting out. It is a story about validating the art one makes, even if we are unsure about how it compares to others. This assignment is the first opportunity for self-expression and a chance to experiment with materials. Students in Drawing and Painting and Foundations of Art will be able to check out other dots made from around the world because “International Dot Day” is September 15th-ish.

Check out your child’s dot at Back to School Night on the display right outside of my classroom AR-8

Welcome to Art with Mr. Dexter!

Welcome both new and returning students to my art site and your source for all things visual arts for the 2022-2023 school year. I’m excited to be back and watching you flex your creativity in the AR-8 studio classroom.

Parents, I recommend that you enter your email address next to “subscribe” along the right column. By subscribing, you will receive email updates whenever I post new student work.

Artists in all of my classes have been creating their own artist’ signatures. These signatures represent the final stamp of approval by the artist. Other upcoming works include the “All About Me” Illustrations from the Art Portfolio crew and the Foundations of Art and Drawing and Painting students will be making “The Dot” artwork inspired by the famous book, The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds.

Let’s Gooooooooo!

Abstract Art on Display

The Drawing and Painting classes have been patient all year for their chance to complete a series of abstract paintings. The work was assessed based on the consideration of the following:

Composition – Balance, Focal Point, How does the eye travel?

Color – Color saturation, color balance, color schemes, paint application (thick vs.diluted 

Creativity – Mark making tools – brushes, pencils, knife, make your own, splatter, sponge, finger, drip Surface texture – canvas, illustration board, newspaper, paper bag, cardboard

Mood / Message – What mood is being conveyed?

Craftsmanship/Effort – Application of Elements of Art and Principles of Design and can explain, Maintain clean working area / Cleaned up 100% / Maintained clean studio and Engaged in 8 Studio Habits of Mind while in Studio

To see more class examples, click here.

RMLD Art Contest

This contest is a great idea for all NRHS artists! Please see me in room AR-8 if you plan on entering!

MaFLA Poster Contest

The Massachusetts Foreign Language Association has presented the details of this year’s poster contest. Check out the details below.

For students

Best of – Inktober

Collaboration Illustration – Kaila Griffin and Tish Furlong

Students in Art Portfolio: Honors recently setup a “best of” exhibit in a display case on Main Street. The month of October was mostly focused on completing drawings from the official 2021 prompt list. Each student was able to generate several potential portfolio pieces. This display, however, was created by the class and each student showcased 1-2 items they are most proud of. Here are a few shining pieces from the month.

Love the framing technique by Steven Fleury

Collaboration – Roxie Fulgham and Chloe Florez