I used a variety of tools, including pencils, charcoal sticks, and charcoal dust, to create a smooth, high-contrast composition. The model we had was a musician, so we decided to implement a keyboard into the piece.
Join us for the one-act plays, band and choir concerts, and annual art exhibit during Fine Arts week!
Artwork from three Spartans will be on display at the St. Louis Artists' Guild for the Young Artists Showcase 2023!
Senior Alex Lewis wins first place in the U City in Bloom Plein Air Art Festival with a landscape he painted outside.
Combining meditation and art, students say yes to the exercise and deeper self-awareness in Studio Art class.
Student artwork invites interaction with a QR code component that shares lessons learned from art.
Spartan talent takes the stage and dominates the hallways with one act plays, an interactive art show, and the annual band concert during Fine Arts Week.
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