"Visual arts is one of the hardest emphasis's to get into at OSA. It is also one of the most mysterious. To learn more about this emphasis, I interviewed the new seventh graders about their time in Visual Arts so far. " --Hazel Phillips, 7th grade
Visual arts is one of the hardest emphasis's to get into at OSA. It is also one of the most mysterious. To learn more about this emphasis, I interviewed the new seventh graders about their time in Visual Arts so far.
I wanted to know all about what went on in the classroom, including what mediums they tried.
“I came to OSA because I love doing art and thought it would be a good experience and could help me become a better artist,” said Anika Lande, remembering why she decided to pursue visuals. Joevanna Chapman, a fellow 7th grader added, “I knew this girl at my old school who was great at art and I wanted to be like her, and I would love to work at pixar when I grow up.”
Since 7th graders had been here last year, I asked what they were looking forward to most this year.
“Definitely the art shows, because I didn't participate as much as I wanted to last year,” said Leah Bayarsaikhan. Zara Kargbo also stated that she was excited about “meeting new people. It's exciting. I wanna make new friends.”
I asked what the most exciting medium they tried so far in Visual arts. Kargbo answered, “Paper mache because it was super fun and i had never done it before.”
Bayar and Chapman agreed on lineart and ink, while Lande said, “Paint. I had never really tried it, and I really liked a few of my pieces.”
Next I asked about what medium they are most comfortable with. Three of the four said pencil and markers because it was the fist medium they tried, and got good at. Kargbo was the odd one out, replying “Watercolor, for sure. It makes me feel comfortable and happy.”
When I asked what their favorite thing about visual arts was, each person responded differently. Lande said trying new things, Kargbo answered the funny stuff and inside jokes, Lande and Chapman replied, “Figure drawing. Their super fun.” Bayar had something different, saying, “Character design, developing your art style.”
Since I was trying to get deeper into the emphasis itself, I asked what if, at any point in time I spent a week in visual arts what I would be doing. Chapman and Lande said it depended on the time of year, but right now they were doing still life and quick sketching.
Bayar simply replied, “Drawing, sketching.” Kargbo agreed. Since art shows are a big thing happening this school year, I asked if they were excited. “Yes, because I want to show off my art and see others art, and when you get a complement it feels really nice,” Lande answered. The others agreed, but some were a bit nervous.
Lastly, I asked what they thought of OSA Visual arts so far, and if there was anything they would change. “I've been liking it so far, it's fun to see everyones art style, and all the work they produce,” Lande stated. Bayar, Kargbo, and Chapman agreed that they wished it was less boring and they weren't doing the same thing for weeks on end. Even though it's a bit boring at times, Visuals seems like a great emphasis to be in. If you're considering to switch, or were just curious, I hope this helped!
I wanted to know all about what went on in the classroom, including what mediums they tried.
“I came to OSA because I love doing art and thought it would be a good experience and could help me become a better artist,” said Anika Lande, remembering why she decided to pursue visuals. Joevanna Chapman, a fellow 7th grader added, “I knew this girl at my old school who was great at art and I wanted to be like her, and I would love to work at pixar when I grow up.”
Since 7th graders had been here last year, I asked what they were looking forward to most this year.
“Definitely the art shows, because I didn't participate as much as I wanted to last year,” said Leah Bayarsaikhan. Zara Kargbo also stated that she was excited about “meeting new people. It's exciting. I wanna make new friends.”
I asked what the most exciting medium they tried so far in Visual arts. Kargbo answered, “Paper mache because it was super fun and i had never done it before.”
Bayar and Chapman agreed on lineart and ink, while Lande said, “Paint. I had never really tried it, and I really liked a few of my pieces.”
Next I asked about what medium they are most comfortable with. Three of the four said pencil and markers because it was the fist medium they tried, and got good at. Kargbo was the odd one out, replying “Watercolor, for sure. It makes me feel comfortable and happy.”
When I asked what their favorite thing about visual arts was, each person responded differently. Lande said trying new things, Kargbo answered the funny stuff and inside jokes, Lande and Chapman replied, “Figure drawing. Their super fun.” Bayar had something different, saying, “Character design, developing your art style.”
Since I was trying to get deeper into the emphasis itself, I asked what if, at any point in time I spent a week in visual arts what I would be doing. Chapman and Lande said it depended on the time of year, but right now they were doing still life and quick sketching.
Bayar simply replied, “Drawing, sketching.” Kargbo agreed. Since art shows are a big thing happening this school year, I asked if they were excited. “Yes, because I want to show off my art and see others art, and when you get a complement it feels really nice,” Lande answered. The others agreed, but some were a bit nervous.
Lastly, I asked what they thought of OSA Visual arts so far, and if there was anything they would change. “I've been liking it so far, it's fun to see everyones art style, and all the work they produce,” Lande stated. Bayar, Kargbo, and Chapman agreed that they wished it was less boring and they weren't doing the same thing for weeks on end. Even though it's a bit boring at times, Visuals seems like a great emphasis to be in. If you're considering to switch, or were just curious, I hope this helped!
