Category Archives: Guest Artists

Talented NRHS Alum Visit

Posted on September 30, 2019 by andrewdexter

Aleksa Wilk, 2017 NRHS Graduate visited the AR-8 classroom this past Tuesday. I put her on the spot to share her beautiful landscape and architectural paintings during D block Foundations of Art. Many students in Foundations of Art may not … Continue reading →

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Julie Beck Returns to NRHS

Posted on April 3, 2018 by andrewdexter

Students in A&B Block Drawing and Painting classes were very fortunate to meet and learn from realist artist (and much more), Julie Beck. She has graciously visited NRHS for three years and shared her fascinating story as an always-developing, professional … Continue reading →

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Wire By Ryan Visits NRHS

Posted on March 29, 2018 by andrewdexter

Artist, Ryan Kelley visited NRHS last week to share his awe-inspiring wire sculpture art to a group of powerblock students last week. Mr. Kelley is self-taught and self motivated. He has refined a unique style of sculpture that transcends age … Continue reading →

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Julie Beck and John Asimacopoulos share their stories

Posted on April 6, 2017 by andrewdexter

Drawing and Painting and Art Portfolio classes had the great privilege of sitting in on a wonderful lecture about finding one’s own path in the visual arts and life. Julie Beck visited Anatomy and Figure Drawing back in the fall … Continue reading →

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Jack Walsh Visits NRHS Art

Posted on March 17, 2017 by andrewdexter

Students in Art Portfolio and C Block Foundations of Art had a special treat today. Jack Walsh visited the classroom and shared his art with us. Mr. Walsh specializes in bottle etching and found-object sculptures. He talked about the process … Continue reading →

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Versatile and Experienced Artist Visit

Posted on December 9, 2016 by andrewdexter

Versatile, talented, kind, generous – just a few words to describe artist, Sharon Morley. I was fortunate to meet Mrs. Morley a few years ago at an art workshop on oil pastel exploration at the Essex Art Center in Lawrence. … Continue reading →

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NRHS Welcomes Julie Beck!

Posted on November 18, 2016 by andrewdexter

Phenomenal and generous artist, Julie Beck visited Anatomy and Figure Drawing class Friday and talked about her creative process, inspiration and making her expressive mark on the world. Ms. Beck told the class about her realization of the day she … Continue reading →

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Artist Visits NRHS – Drawing and Painting

Posted on June 18, 2015 by andrewdexter

On Tuesday, June 16, fine artist, Sharon Morley talked art with Drawing and Painting students. Started out as a self-taught artist roughly 15 years ago, Mrs. Morley has created landscapes, portraits and still-life paintings that have shown in local galleries, … Continue reading →

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