Studio Arts
Where compassion and creativity collide.
Known for connecting students to the world through art, the Studio Art department at De Smet Jesuit offers courses ranging from an introductory skill level to an advanced college preparatory level. Students can experiment with individual electives such as sculpting or graphic design, or delve deeply into our comprehensive four-year studio art program.
Student Art Showcase
![Lighting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1587572925/desmet/xlnndtiyvfyv0oavskl8/InverseDrawing.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1587572925/desmet/xlnndtiyvfyv0oavskl8/InverseDrawing.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1587572925/desmet/xlnndtiyvfyv0oavskl8/InverseDrawing.jpg","width":750}])
Inverse shading
![Angles]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1587572381/desmet/czlro8swsy8zp3vw1jmk/ImpastoEye.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1587572381/desmet/czlro8swsy8zp3vw1jmk/ImpastoEye.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1587572381/desmet/czlro8swsy8zp3vw1jmk/ImpastoEye.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1587572381/desmet/czlro8swsy8zp3vw1jmk/ImpastoEye.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1587572381/desmet/czlro8swsy8zp3vw1jmk/ImpastoEye.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1587572381/desmet/czlro8swsy8zp3vw1jmk/ImpastoEye.jpg","width":1757}])
Impasto eye project
![Life Cycle]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1587571528/desmet/mbbscvvelace5hjeeu16/thumbnail_IMG_0547.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1587571528/desmet/mbbscvvelace5hjeeu16/thumbnail_IMG_0547.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1587571528/desmet/mbbscvvelace5hjeeu16/thumbnail_IMG_0547.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1587571528/desmet/mbbscvvelace5hjeeu16/thumbnail_IMG_0547.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1587571528/desmet/mbbscvvelace5hjeeu16/thumbnail_IMG_0547.jpg","width":1206}])
Drawing artwork
![Water Flow]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1587572634/desmet/zri1cp8stghtnlbzsjku/thumbnail_IMG_1955.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1587572634/desmet/zri1cp8stghtnlbzsjku/thumbnail_IMG_1955.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1587572634/desmet/zri1cp8stghtnlbzsjku/thumbnail_IMG_1955.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1587572634/desmet/zri1cp8stghtnlbzsjku/thumbnail_IMG_1955.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1587572634/desmet/zri1cp8stghtnlbzsjku/thumbnail_IMG_1955.jpg","width":1280}])
Acrylic painting
![Assortment of Memories]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1587573642/desmet/txclwd5ywmduqldk3khn/ThegangCROP.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1587573642/desmet/txclwd5ywmduqldk3khn/ThegangCROP.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1587573642/desmet/txclwd5ywmduqldk3khn/ThegangCROP.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1587573642/desmet/txclwd5ywmduqldk3khn/ThegangCROP.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1587573642/desmet/txclwd5ywmduqldk3khn/ThegangCROP.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1587573642/desmet/txclwd5ywmduqldk3khn/ThegangCROP.jpg","width":2200}])
Collage
![Patience]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1587571970/desmet/fqj6ydjsxepwes8imkbe/Patienceboat.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1587571970/desmet/fqj6ydjsxepwes8imkbe/Patienceboat.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1587571970/desmet/fqj6ydjsxepwes8imkbe/Patienceboat.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1587571970/desmet/fqj6ydjsxepwes8imkbe/Patienceboat.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1587571970/desmet/fqj6ydjsxepwes8imkbe/Patienceboat.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1587571970/desmet/fqj6ydjsxepwes8imkbe/Patienceboat.jpg","width":1891}])
Photoshop graphic design
Graffiti Wall Time Lapse
This is what happens
when Student Government meets the art department. Thanks to collaborative efforts with local artists eyez and brklynstl and support from our advancement team, Spartans now have a graffiti wall on site.
Time lapse video capturing the final paint session was made by Aaron Lasek '19 with post-production assistance by Will Hanson '21.
The Studio
Art II Painting
Art IV Advanced Drawing
Art II Sculpture
Art IV Honors Studio
Watercolor
Art I Self Portrait
Fine Arts Faculty
Mike Callahan
Teacher
PhD, Philosophy & Film, St. Louis University
MA, Media Literacy, Webster University
BA, Theology, St. Louis University
MA, Media Literacy, Webster University
BA, Theology, St. Louis University
Laurie Kohler
Teacher
MA, Fine Art, Webster University
BS, Fine Art, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
BS, Fine Art, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Nicholas Moramarco
Teacher, Theatre Director
MFA, Theatre, Lindenwood University
BA, Theatre and Russian, Beloit College
BA, Theatre and Russian, Beloit College
Ray Sherrock
Teacher/Choir Director/Library Resources, Department Chair
BA, Music Education, New Mexico State University
Chris Welling
Teacher
LLM, De Paul University College of Law
JD, St. Louis University
BA, History, St. Louis University School of Law
JD, St. Louis University
BA, History, St. Louis University School of Law