In studio art exploration, enjoy making art and learning about its history in this class! Each week, students will learn about a new artist or art movement and create 1 or more works inspired by theirs. From Surrealism to Pop Art and beyond, students will be inspired to explore their creativity and learn new techniques. Different media will be used including graphite, charcoal, acrylic paint, watercolor, ink, collage, clay, and so much more. The ultimate goal is to learn, explore, and have fun. *This class is a part of our Certificate in Fine Arts Program and will give each student one point towards their CiFA certification.
About the Teaching Artist
Jessica Tackes is an art historian, educator, and artist. In her artistic practice, she makes hyper-realistic still-life portraits of silverware and food using different media including oils, acrylics, watercolor, and charcoal. Since becoming a mom for the first time, she has also started creating works about her experiences with pregnancy and motherhood. In her professional career, she loves to teach and most recently worked as an educator for kids, teens, and adults at a private art school in Bethesda, MD before moving to Princeton, NJ with her husband and daughter. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Drawing and Art History from Illinois State University in 2018 and her Master of Arts from American University in 2021. You can see her work on her website www.jessicatackes.com.
