Mrs. Rashana Evans -Art Teacher
Mrs. Rashana Evans -Art Teacher
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"Be YOU! Be AMAZING! Be the ONE! Be INSPIRED! Be CREATIVE! "
The following collection of artwork represents the voices of New Brunswick High School visual art students in Painting Studio class. These students "showed up and showed out" each day to engage in conceptualizing and creating original works of art using paint mediums and other visual arts media too. Enjoy!
Self Portrait PAINTINGS
Self Portrait PAINTINGS
OBJECTIVEThe students used multiple approaches to begin a creative endeavor. Then through experimentation, practice and persistence, demonstrated acquisition of skills and knowledge in painting. So that they could create a self portrait that expresses aspects of who they are. NJSLS / 1.5.12prof.Cr1a:/ HS Proficient , NJSLS / 1.5.12acc.Cr2a: / Accomplished
Artist: B.S.
Title: ME
Date: 10/12/20
Grade: 10 @ NBHS
Medium: Acrylic paint
Size: 9 x 12in
This painting is a self portrait.
I like braiding my hair and I don’t have 1 favorite color.
The message I wanted to convey is that...the world around me is full of color I think I was successful in conveying the message. The style or artistic movements and cultures I have looked at many geometric paintings from many artist and I got inspired. The formal elements I used line, shape, color and texture. The tool I used toothpicks for texture and paint brushes. They both worked very good.
I am really proud of this painting because it does look like what I planned in my head.
I wouldn’t change anything because I really like the way this painting came out and I added lots of detail and I tried my best to make it look like this.
Artist statement:
Artist: K.BGrade: 11Artwork name: "Reemerworldd"Date: October 2020Medium: Acrylic Paint
The theme of this painting is Self portrait. It defines my self confidence because at the time of the original photo, this is when I got a haircut. Usually when you get a haircut you look and feel better about yourself. The two artistic styles that I tried to mix together was Realism, and Abstract Art. I did a lot of outlining and adding shades and contrast to the shirt and skin. I used an outline of grey to create the shadow like texture around my dreads, then filled inside each dread with the color black. I used around 4 brushes, the one given to me, two small pointed brushes, and one small wide small brush. I also used a stencil and they all worked successfully because they helped me blend and outside small areas. Yes i'm happy with my final piece because I feel like I did better than I thought I would do. It came out better than expected and I like the effort I applied to this piece of work. I really like the shading element in my shirt, I think it looks very realistic but kinda cartoonish. I would have changed the background to shades of violet gray because that’s one of my favorite colors. I didn’t do it because I didn’t have the paint for that pure of a color.
The theme of this painting is Self portrait. It defines my self confidence because at the time of the original photo, this is when I got a haircut. Usually when you get a haircut you look and feel better about yourself. The two artistic styles that I tried to mix together was Realism, and Abstract Art. I did a lot of outlining and adding shades and contrast to the shirt and skin. I used an outline of grey to create the shadow like texture around my dreads, then filled inside each dread with the color black. I used around 4 brushes, the one given to me, two small pointed brushes, and one small wide small brush. I also used a stencil and they all worked successfully because they helped me blend and outside small areas. Yes i'm happy with my final piece because I feel like I did better than I thought I would do. It came out better than expected and I like the effort I applied to this piece of work. I really like the shading element in my shirt, I think it looks very realistic but kinda cartoonish. I would have changed the background to shades of violet gray because that’s one of my favorite colors. I didn’t do it because I didn’t have the paint for that pure of a color.
Artist statement:
Artist: A.R.Grade: 12 @ NBHSTitle: Anyimel’s Pop Art PortraitDate: October 2nd Medium: Acrylic, 22.9 x 30.5 cm
The theme behind this painting is a feeling of confidence.This painting conveys how I feel by color, I feel confidence when I try to express myself through art, I want to feel positive. I tried to convey my backstory in this painting but I didn’t like how the painting was turning out, it wasn’t a success. Pop art inspired me to change the colors to avoid making it boring and neutral, I love Andy Warhol’s use of his colors. I used black lines, basic shapes for the shade, bold and saturated colors, I made my drawing a little smaller so my name can fit in. I used paint and a paintbrush, the paintbrush was good for some small details but I have a hard time filling the background. I am kinda satisfied how this painting turned out and I like how the skin tone turned out.
The theme behind this painting is a feeling of confidence.This painting conveys how I feel by color, I feel confidence when I try to express myself through art, I want to feel positive. I tried to convey my backstory in this painting but I didn’t like how the painting was turning out, it wasn’t a success. Pop art inspired me to change the colors to avoid making it boring and neutral, I love Andy Warhol’s use of his colors. I used black lines, basic shapes for the shade, bold and saturated colors, I made my drawing a little smaller so my name can fit in. I used paint and a paintbrush, the paintbrush was good for some small details but I have a hard time filling the background. I am kinda satisfied how this painting turned out and I like how the skin tone turned out.
Artist: S.C.
Senior @NBHS
Title: Simply Unique
Date: October 9, 2020
Medium: Acrylic paint
Size: 8 x 10
The theme of this painting is Identity. The cheetah print in the background describes or represents me in a way. I like to think I can be fierce sometimes and a cheetah reminded me of something fierce.The cheetah symbolism is a reminder to work on your focus and speed because not all the best opportunities will be available for you forever. It also symbolizes flexibility and adaptability when it comes to your influences, because they are always changing. I think this applies to me in certain aspects in my life. I looked at paintings of black women to help inspire me. I did not use texture, but I shaped my body and face and I used shapes to do the cheetah design. I also used squiggly lines to form my hair. The colors that I used did not have tone, I used brown, red, black, and light brown. I used a pencil to sketch out my picture first, then used multiple paint brushes to paint. I also used a paper plate to put my items on. I am very happy with my final piece and I think I worked quickly, and efficiently to complete it. I especially like my hair. I would not change anything.
Artist statement:
Artist: P.G.Grade: 11 @ NBHSTitle: My Self PortraitDate: October 8 2020Medium: Acrylic paint
It is a painting of me...I wanted to show that I could paint a self portrait of myself, I think I was successfulI've looked at many different self portraits from various different artists such as Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso and Leonardo de Vinci. I used formal elements and principles such as lines color (tints, tones, and shades) shape and also space. I used acrylic painting paper my mom bought. I think these materials were good and worked perfectly. I am happy with this piece. The elements of this work that I like in particular are the way I used space to show the background of my room. I wouldn't change a thing, I think I did good for my first time.
It is a painting of me...I wanted to show that I could paint a self portrait of myself, I think I was successfulI've looked at many different self portraits from various different artists such as Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso and Leonardo de Vinci. I used formal elements and principles such as lines color (tints, tones, and shades) shape and also space. I used acrylic painting paper my mom bought. I think these materials were good and worked perfectly. I am happy with this piece. The elements of this work that I like in particular are the way I used space to show the background of my room. I wouldn't change a thing, I think I did good for my first time.
Artist statement:
Artist: G.M.M.Grade: 11Artwork name: Self Portrait Date: October 9, 2020Medium: Acrylic Paint
In this self portrait I wanted to convey the message of feeling great about yourself no matter what. There’s always something beautiful in us all. I used elements such as tone, shape, color and line. The materials that I used were paint brushes, and watercolor paper as well as paint. They ended up working perfectly for me. I’m not extremely happy with this piece but I’m not completely mad at it. I would definitely change the purple in the face. I would choose another color instead of keeping it the same color as the background.
In this self portrait I wanted to convey the message of feeling great about yourself no matter what. There’s always something beautiful in us all. I used elements such as tone, shape, color and line. The materials that I used were paint brushes, and watercolor paper as well as paint. They ended up working perfectly for me. I’m not extremely happy with this piece but I’m not completely mad at it. I would definitely change the purple in the face. I would choose another color instead of keeping it the same color as the background.
Artist statement:
Artist: O.A.Grade: 12 Title: The Boy in the Infinity Train Date: October 8, 2020, Medium: watercolor painting, 34 x 22 cm
This SELF-PORTRAIT is about a boy who still can’t determine his future and his background that is blurred (watercolor yellow) represents that he can’t picture a future.
It represents my concerns about future.
By the way I look in the self-portrait I give an essence of loneliness and disorientated.
I for inspiration I looked at contemporary artist and African American Arts.
I used tone, texture and space that made every color in the self portrait to be easily differentiated. I used watercolor, a pencil to draw lines and shapes. They worked fine because my self portrait looks pretty much like me and it gives the same essence of the original picture.
I am happy with the final piece because it represents me.
This SELF-PORTRAIT is about a boy who still can’t determine his future and his background that is blurred (watercolor yellow) represents that he can’t picture a future.
It represents my concerns about future.
By the way I look in the self-portrait I give an essence of loneliness and disorientated.
I for inspiration I looked at contemporary artist and African American Arts.
I used tone, texture and space that made every color in the self portrait to be easily differentiated. I used watercolor, a pencil to draw lines and shapes. They worked fine because my self portrait looks pretty much like me and it gives the same essence of the original picture.
I am happy with the final piece because it represents me.
Artist statement:
Artist: N.G.Grade: 12th @ NBHSTitle: GlowDate: 10/8/20Medium: acrylic paint , 13 x 6
The theme is self portrait.
I decided to draw myself behind a sunset which can describe me as someone who enjoys looking at the sunset.
The meaning of this drawing is to display a version of myself today behind a beautiful view; which I think I did pretty well.
I used the blending technique to show of the sunset accurately and I attempted to use a shade of brown to show some texture to the hat shown. Sometimes it was difficult to find the right shade for certain parts.
I am content with my final piece.
Artist statement:
Artist: H.H.Grade: 12th @ NBHSTitle: Date: Medium:
The theme of this painting is Self Portrait.
Something that can describe or define me is the phrase on my arm “Jesus loves you” or the letter “H” The phrase means that I’m a christian and the letter “H’ means I’m from Honduras. The message I wanted to convey is that I am a Christian and that there is someone very great who loves me... I have always been inspired by the sky and by paintings that are incredibly painted in black and white...So I combined both.
Artist: D.P.
Grade: 12 Senior @NBHS
Title: The Daughter of Pastrana
Date: Oct 7, 2020
Medium: Acrylic paint
Size: 9” x 12”
Artist Statement:
The theme for this painting is me, Dayanara. The background defines me by nature, I love being outside going on adventures. The sunflower represents me. The big hair really represent me because I have big curly hair and that’s how people recognize me. I wanted to show how I look like and how people see me as. Being outside seeing the flowers inspired me. I used the elements of lines, shapes, color and space. Also, the principles of pattern, and balance. I used a pencil to sketch it on the canvas and acrylic paint to paint it all. I love my final piece it came out better than I thought I’m so proud.
Artist statement:
Artist: M.T.
Grade : 12
Date: 10/2/20
Title: Cartoon self portrait
Medium used : Acrylic paint
Size :9”x 12”
This painting represents who I am. The girl with the skull face represents one of my art pieces I took inspiration from that and used it in this Artwork the girl on the right represents my ethnicity... I used an image of my self and the rest came from my ideas and what I sketched to create this piece. I used bright colors to bring the portrait to life and I outlined certain parts to make the colors pop. I am very happy with my piece because I worked really hard on it to make it look interesting. My favorite part of my painting is the "skull face" with the light purple hair...
Landscape PAINTINGS
Landscape PAINTINGS
OBJECTIVEThe students learned to observe artistic style in a professional painting. Then formulated their own artistic style by using miscellaneous materials, media, and referenced concepts to create a work of art.
So that they could create a landscape painting that includes the elements of line, shape, color, and texture; along with the principles of space (atmospheric perspective) , balance, and harmony in a environmental painting. In addition to the painting application of tonal value (tints and shades) , and line ( brush strokes & mark making) ; which includes the creation of texture in a painting.
So that they could create a landscape painting that includes the elements of line, shape, color, and texture; along with the principles of space (atmospheric perspective) , balance, and harmony in a environmental painting. In addition to the painting application of tonal value (tints and shades) , and line ( brush strokes & mark making) ; which includes the creation of texture in a painting.
Artist: Y. B. Vazquez Grade: 12
Title: Dream Night
Date: 10/21
Medium: Acrylic Paint
Size: 9’’ x 12’’
For this painting I use a photo reference, I just added the moon.
I used “tints , tones, and shades” to define the space in my painting in the background to make an ombre effect. I used shading in the water reflection as well as in the trees and the corner of the cottage. There is a snowy texture in the pine trees, the ground, and in the roof of the cottage.
M.R.F.
Magical Wolf
October 13th, 2020
Circle stencil, paintbrush, pencil, and water
Acrylic paint on canvas
Artist statement:
The theme is the night sky in the winter weather, full moon with wolf howling. My geographical location of my landscape is in Alaska, Mount Bona. In my painting its a background of the Bonas mountain during winter with a bit of snow. Color wise my painting doesn’t match the photo of reference but drawn wise it does. I added a wolf to show that in the mountains there are wolves. The way that i used tones and shades in my painting is by making darker and lighter shades of grey to highlight the points and make the moon and mountains stand out more and not look so plane. Yes i used color patterns to create texture. The kind of texture that I used in my painting is abstract by using different shades of white, black, and grey to create shadows and sharp lines on the mountains.
Artist: V. H.
Grade: 12 NBHS
Title: Bliss
Date: October 19, 2020
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 9 x 12 in
Artist statement:
The subject is Landscape. The theme is very relaxing and calming. The geographical location is a forest/meadow. There is a foreground, middle ground, and background in my painting. I used a dark shade of green to give the trees a shadow effect. For my highlights, I left spaces between the trees that show the blue mountains. I used different colors to create texture for the flowers. I used a dot-like texture to illustrate the flowers in the painting.
J.P.
Grade 12 @ NBHS
Title of the painting: Jeju Island
Medium: Watercolor and acrylic paint
Size: 8 x 10 in (20.3 x 25.4cm)
The theme of this painting is a landscape. The geographical location of my landscape is a photo from Jeju Island located in South Korea. The background shows the sky, and it’s volcano while the middle ground and foreground shows the field and the flowers. I used different tones of greens and pinks to show the contrast and create a dimension for the many flowers and the field leading to the volcano. Since my reference photo showed an ombre effect on the sky, and the land, I used blue and blended it with white to create it and added and blended amounts of white in order to create clouds. It took some overlapping different shades of colors in order to create an effect.
Culture PAINTINGS
Culture PAINTINGS
OBJECTIVEThe students shaped an artistic investigation of an aspect of present day life using a contemporary practice of art or design. So that they could create culturally inspired paintings that tell story about a moment in time, special event, place, or face of an inspirational person. NJSLS / VA:Cr1.2.Ia / HS Proficient
Artist: V.H.
Grade: 12 NBHS
Title: The King And His Mum
Date: November 15, 2020
Medium: Copic Markers and Color Pencils on Mixed Media paper
Size: 9 x 10 in
Artist Statement:
Artist statement:
The theme of the work is religion
The painting represents a saint that people look up to in my religion. It’s the virgin Mary holding a baby (baby Jesus).
I’m connected to this theme because it relates to my religion. So it represents my culture because my culture is heavily based on religion and there are many celebrations for it.
I think this painting can be used to teach others about interests such as culture and religion.
For this painting I used contrast, space, and texture.
I used reference photos and I changed my original design because I wasn’t satisfied with it.
I learned how to use "copic" markers better and how to overall not mix my colors.
This work will contribute to something in society, it can contribute to the understanding of religion.
Artist statement:
Artist: K.J.V.Grade: 12 Title: The Bridge after DeathDate: November 6 - 12, 2020
Medium: Watercolor Paint and size 7x10 in.
Day of the DeadThis painting represents my culture by showing that we're the kind of people who like to keep our loved ones close, whether their with us or not. I am connected to this theme because it keeps me close to my family whether there here or far away.I believe that this painting can be used to teach others about my lifestyle, interest, and traditions. I used the elements and principles of Shape, Color, Value, Space, Balance.I used a photo reference, I made a couple of changes, the reason why is the amount of paint I had, the size of the paper I was working on, and to add my own personal touch to it. I learned that I needed to wait for paint to dry in order to add another on top of it so it would blend together. I created many sketches. I went online to research images of it. I believe it can contribute to something to society; it can show that we need to keep our traditions for the generation of the future, and to never forget the people who taught us that.
Medium: Watercolor Paint and size 7x10 in.
Day of the DeadThis painting represents my culture by showing that we're the kind of people who like to keep our loved ones close, whether their with us or not. I am connected to this theme because it keeps me close to my family whether there here or far away.I believe that this painting can be used to teach others about my lifestyle, interest, and traditions. I used the elements and principles of Shape, Color, Value, Space, Balance.I used a photo reference, I made a couple of changes, the reason why is the amount of paint I had, the size of the paper I was working on, and to add my own personal touch to it. I learned that I needed to wait for paint to dry in order to add another on top of it so it would blend together. I created many sketches. I went online to research images of it. I believe it can contribute to something to society; it can show that we need to keep our traditions for the generation of the future, and to never forget the people who taught us that.
Artist: M.R.F.
Title: Mexican Pride
Date: October 29th, 2020
Medium: Tape, brushes, water and acrylic paint
9” x 12”
Artist Statement:
The theme of my painting is the culture of Mexican pride. This painting represents the clothing that females and mens wear in our culture and drinks, vegetables, and objects. These pieces represent our culture because our country created these things and make them famous. This painting can teach others about traditions. I used shapes, color and value in this painting. I used different pictures as reference to create my painting. Yes I researched to find images which as the clothing, and other items in my painting. I learned that I can painting different angles which makes my painting more nice and outstanding. Yes I created many sketches. This will contribute to society by showing what represent mexican pride which can impress others to check out our culture.
Artist: A.S.
12th Grade
Title: African American Culture
Date: 11/16/20
Medium: Acrylic Paint
Artist statement:
The theme of this painting is culture. This painting represents the African American culture. The painting is of a African American girl with her hair representing the Kente cloth pattern. Kente is popular in my culture because each color of the cloth is symbolic: gold = status/serenity, yellow = fertility, green = renewal, blue = pure spirit/harmony, red = passion, black = union with ancestors/spiritual awareness. This represents my culture because the pattern is famous in my connection to other African Americans and Africans. I think my painting can teach others about something that is popular in my culture. The elements and designs that I used were shapes, color contrast, balance, color, and emphasis.
Artist: Y.S.
Grade: 11th
Title: Garifunas, Date: 11/13/20
Medium: acrylic on canvas, Size: 9x12
Artist statement:
This is my cultural painting. This painting shows the Garifunas that live in Honduras. They are usually dark skinned and live on the coast of the country near the beaches. I am from Honduras, and when I was thinking about what to do for this painting, I thought that I should do something about Garifunas because I think their history is really interesting. I am also in love with their dancing as well. I might not be a Garifuna myself, but I’m still a Honduran who shows my respect for them. This painting can teach others how they dressed and still dress till’ this day.
I tried to use Texture when painting my grass. I also tried to use colorful colors for their clothes because they are always seen with these pretty colorful clothes. I tried to make some type of texture/material for the women's headwear...
Artist: J.M
Grade: 11 NBHS
Title: Dancing thru Culture, 11/15/20, Medium: watercolor
Size: 9 in x 12in
Artist statement:
The theme of this painting is Mexican Culture. This represent me and my cousins trying to learn this dance to show it our parents. I am connected to this theme because growing up me and my cousins would try to imitate the dance with our dresses and put a show to the rest of our family at parties. This painting teaches others of traditions and culture of Mexico. I used watercolor. I did not use a photo reference. It is something I saw when I went to Mexico. During the process of making this painting it reminded me when seeing them dance live and how the dance flows when they dance... This painting will contributes to society because when seeing them dance it brings joy.
Artist statement:
Artist: Y.B.V.Grade: 12 Title: InspirationDate: 11/15Medium: Acrylic Paint, size 9’’ x 12’’
Theme : CultureMy painting represents the Hispanic community using US Congress Women, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (AOC). This painting shows that no matter where we come from we are all united and we can be great.This painting represents my culture because AOC is well known for being the youngest person to be elected for congress, and because she’s from hispanic origin as well as a female. And although she’s not Mexican she represents all hispanics. It can teach others about my lifestyle, because i’ve lived my whole life in the city but the part of Mexico where I'm from is around mountains and nature.I used the elements and principles of color, emphasis, shape.I used a photo reference and made some changes because i wanted to make it more realistic and unique.I learned that a lot of people look down on hispanics and females, they believe they can’t contribute anything to society but AOC represents the opposite. I created many sketches and did tons of research. This painting will contribute something to society by telling us that we are all united, despite our ethnicity, background, childhood, etc.
Theme : CultureMy painting represents the Hispanic community using US Congress Women, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (AOC). This painting shows that no matter where we come from we are all united and we can be great.This painting represents my culture because AOC is well known for being the youngest person to be elected for congress, and because she’s from hispanic origin as well as a female. And although she’s not Mexican she represents all hispanics. It can teach others about my lifestyle, because i’ve lived my whole life in the city but the part of Mexico where I'm from is around mountains and nature.I used the elements and principles of color, emphasis, shape.I used a photo reference and made some changes because i wanted to make it more realistic and unique.I learned that a lot of people look down on hispanics and females, they believe they can’t contribute anything to society but AOC represents the opposite. I created many sketches and did tons of research. This painting will contribute something to society by telling us that we are all united, despite our ethnicity, background, childhood, etc.
Narrative PAINTINGS
Narrative PAINTINGS
OBJECTIVEThe students learned to evaluate the benefits and impacts at the personal, local and social level from presenting media artworks, such as benefits to self and others. Shape an artistic investigation of an aspect of present-day life using a contemporarypractice of art and design. So that they could visualize and generate art and design that can affect social change. NJSLS / 1.2.12prof.Pr6b/ HS Proficient & NJSLS / 1.5.12prof.Cr1b: /HS Proficient & ● NJSLS / 1.5.12adv.Cr1a / Advanced
Artists: H. H.
Grade: 12
Narrative Painting
December 03, 2020
Size: 30.4 x 22.3 cm
I established the message with the expression on his face. Ignore biases. The images that he established were, from Facebook, Youtube, Tiktok and Instagram, also a photo of my brother. I really had no references in this painting, the idea is my own. Nor did I have a brainstorm, one day it just came to my mind and that's it. There is emphasis on the apps where young people are criticized. I believe that the prejudices of social networks is very delicate and we must ignore them in order to trust ourselves.
Artist statement:
The theme of the work is Social justice.
The human experience my painting represent is protests. The main characters are protesters and activists. My painting is the protests going on in the world today, Black lives matter, LGBTQ+, Child rape, and Women’s protest. The symbols are ours hands we raise them up or put them in fist in every protest. Words we say "Don’t shoot” “Am i Next?” “I cant breathe” “ I am not a child toy” “Love is Love” “A rapist in your path”
We the people need to be heard, THERE’S NEED TO CHANGE NOW. We keep fighting for our rights, we want change now and stop killing us for our skin, race, gender, age, and sexuality. People of color, women, children and the LGTBQ+ community are affected.
I use our hands for our sign of protest and chants.
I used color, lines, shape, movement, variety and unity
I learned that we need change and we will fight until we get it. These protest been going on for years and we won’t stop. This work contribute something to society because society needs to change the way it sees people, not everyone is the same.
Artist: E.Z.
Grade: 11th @ NBHS
Title:
Date: 11/13/20
Medium: Acrylic paint , Size: 22” x 14”
Artist statement:
The theme of the work is a Human experience. This painting represents how people are manipulated and controlled into doing things that will make them miserable. The main character of the story are people who work jobs nine hours a day, in a cubicle, staring at a computer 24 seven, and feeling miserable. The man in a suit being moved by strings attached to huge hands to represent a puppeteer. This puppeteer is making the man do things that wouldn’t be in his best interest if he had free thinking. Yes I think people will relate to my message especially artists who have a creative and unique mindset. I think this promotes better education for children because I feel like school is the thing draining children of creation and free thought. Children are put into rows, they are told to raise your hand when they need to use the bathroom or talk. If you do your research school was actually made this way to mimic the away people would work in factories back then...This work will open peoples eyes and tell them to be creative and bright.
Artist: O.A.
Artsit Statement:
The theme is “Your Choice” painting, which gave me the opportunity to choose by myself the painting I would like to paint. The subject is yearning a purpose and having it in front of you. I used shadows in order to create the clouds that are painted with grey color. Emphasis in order to show the importance of the bright tree. What I try to express with this painting is that the most desired thing is in front of you, that one thing you need in order to fulfill your desires and when it is there, you just stare at it just to appreciate it for a second and admire all that took you to get there. That is what my painting is trying to convey. I am happy with this painting although I acknowledge that is not the most beautiful painting and that the drawing is not the best, but this one feels unique on its own because of its significance.
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