A Bit About Me
I live on a small farm in Victor which has been in my family, the Richardsons, since 1802. I graduated from Victor High School, Continued on at Edinboro University and received my Masters from the University of New England. I am delighted to be able to teach here and am very dedicated in the belief of the importance of the Arts as a part of education and as a part in everyone's life. I believe that it is important to understand how the Arts influence and are a part of everyone's life. It is well said in a quote from the Arts Council of England, "When we talk about the value of arts and culture, we should always start with the intrinsic- how arts and culture illuminate our inner lives and enrich our emotional world." "The true worth of artists and craftsmen should be appreciated, for they advance the affairs of mankind." – Baha’u’llah |
CeramicsCeramics I is designed for students who have an interest in working with clay. The course gives students experiences in making functional as well as sculptural pieces, using a variety of techniques. Students will gain a good grasp of the pinch, coil, and slab methods of construction. Various clays and finishing techniques will be introduced including glazing. Well thought out forms, designs and functional uses along with good craftsmanship are emphasized. Ceramics II is a continuation of Ceramics I exploring more techniques in construction and design. Students will be given an introduction to wheel throwing, mold making, a variety of firing processes and glazing techniques as well as developing other advanced medium skills.
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Drawing& Painting IDrawing I is designed to instill a strong basic vocabulary of techniques, terms, and materials. Line, value, perspective, and form are explored through observational drawings. A wide variety of black and white and color media are explored. The emphasis of this course is to build skill competency while promoting individual growth and creativity. Painting I gives students an introduction to painting materials and techniques (e.g., mixing paints to applying brush strokes while exploring different artistic styles and movements.
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Studio ArtStudio Art is a comprehensive foundation course for those students desiring a broad background in a wide variety of art media and processes including basic drawing, composition, painting, 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional design, and printmaking. Units are grounded in working with and understanding the elements of art and principles of design.
Sculpture
The objectives of Sculpture I and II are to expose students to basic tools, process, sketchbook development, and safety practices while exploring a variety of techniques used to create three-dimensional works of art. Students will have the opportunity to explore materials such as: wire, plaster, tape, metals, paper, wood, as well as natural and found materials. Past and current styles and concepts of sculptural work are studied through various activities. Students will experiment with realistic, abstract, and functional concepts within the problems they solve. |