Artists of the Month
We want to honor and celebrate the incredible talent and creativity of our school's outstanding artists. Each month, we shine a spotlight on students whose artistic prowess and dedication to their craft have truly stood out. These students have been chosen because their work reflects not only their technical skill but also their unique perspectives and imaginative visions.
Join us in applauding these young artists for their unwavering commitment to their art and their ability to express themselves in profound and innovative ways.
December 2023/ January 2024
Sadie Woodyard
Sadie, an enthusiastic artist, always finds a way to bring her ideas to life. She has a passion for music and is able to portray that through her photography. She is an outstanding student and deserves the recognition as one of the Dec/Jan Artists of the Month!
Miles Morales
Miles is an incredible artist who pushes the boundaries of concept and identity. With amazing talent Miles always pushes himself to take risks in his work.
Mac Hardesty
Mac Hardesty, 10th grade, has been selected as the December/January ceramic's student of the month for his Train Teapot! Mac was inspired by his grandpa's love for trains for this project, and he executed his idea with care and confidence. His craftmanship and creativity are outstanding and deserve to be celebrated! Great work, Mac!
November 2023
Isabella Soares
In Beginning Ceramics with Ms. Davis, Bella takes her time with her work and always pays attention to detail. She develops unique, creative pieces that display her talent, ability and nature themes.
Ellie Labaugh
Ellie Labaugh is being recognized as a Chatfield Artist of the Month for her Lotus Flower Pendant as well as her riveted Scissor Pendant that she created in her beginner's Jewelry and Metals class. Ellie always works extremely hard in class and always has a positive attitude in the jewelry studio. Her craftsmanship, creativity and attention to detail all deserve to be celebrated! Congrats Ellie!
Kate Barry
Kate Barry is being recognized as a Chatfield Artist of the Month for her Charcuterie Board Drawer as well as her 1950's Murder Scene Kitchen that she created in her Intermediate Ceramics class. Kate brings a lot of positive energy to the ceramics studio and is always kind to those around her. Her craftsmanship, creativity and attention to detail all deserve to be celebrated! Congrats Kate!
Eva Gallant
Eva has shown a true prowess for photography since taking it her freshman year. She has a knack for making almost anything look interesting and asthetic.
October 2023
Claes Oldenberg inspired food sculpture
(toilet paper and paint)
Found Object Shadow Box
Ashley LeBlanc - 12
Ashley constantly brings creativity and originality to her designs in sculpture. Her attention to detail makes her pieces stand out. She continually perseveres through creative challenges to get the desired outcome.
Pierced Pendant-Copper, 2"
Layered with Rivets -Copper, Brass & Silver Nickel 2.5"
Brooke Godwin- 10
Brooke's creativity is shining (literally) in her metalwork this semester! In our first project, Brooke chose to showcase her love of volleyball by creating a pierced pendant with hammered texture out of copper.
For our second project, we learned how to create layered pieces using rivets or cold connections. Brooke's piece shows her attention to detail and outstanding craftsmanship.
Enchanted Tower with Moat - ceramic and glass
Dani Rowedder -12
Mixed Media Cyanotype
Cyanotype made with a digital negative
Caitie Watkins- 11
Catie knocked it out of the park with her cyanotypes. This historical photographic process uses iron salts and the sun to create photographic exposures and was commonly used as a way to document nature and also create replicas of technical drawings in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this is where the name "blueprint" came from!
Catie's mixed media cyanotype features black and white hand-drawn butterflies and is simply stunning!