Here are the student illustrations for the mural, "Earth's Treasures" and their vision boards. I think it is hilarious that the students were thinking the vision boards were going to be our mural. They were proud of their drawings and trusted my vision, but were completely caught off guard when they saw how I interpreted their illustrations on 2'x4' wooden panels. Pay close attention to the images you see and see if you recognize them in the mural!
The painting studio ran rather smoothly thanks to Tia Breckenridge, the school counselor. She is an organizing guru, had the room smelling all good, made sure the students had passes to come during their scheduled workshop time, lead two after school sessions without me, was an amazing support through the whole process, and is sure to become a lifelong friend. I got attached to these students too, I hope to work with them again soon. It was an exhilarating experience. Enter Mrs. D's studio:
And now it's finished! I have so many pictures to share, I don't even know where to start. Please watch the making of "Earth's Treasures" and enjoy the final results. I am so proud of the students at John Hanson Montessori. They are creative, focused, and fun! They made me feel like a part of their family.
Drum roll please.............
Panel 1: Sea life, Beaches, Islands, and Cliffs.
Panel 2: Family, Orchards, Plains, and Mountains
Panel 3: Faith, Humanity, Parks, and Recreation
Panel 4: Education, Creativity, Entrepreneurship,
Panel 5: Self Discovery, Milestones, Bays, and Bridges
Panel 6: Rural and Urban, Wildlife, Waterways, and Commerce
Panel 7: Roots, History, Culture
Panel 8: Seasons and Agriculture
I wish that you could see the whole panorama in person, that you could have been to the best culminating event EVER, and met the ABSOLUTELY AMAZING students that participated and captured my heart with their AWESOME attitudes. But, I guess you had to be there.
Here are a few pics from the amazing culminating event that really brought the John Hanson Montessori community together! So many parents and supporters showed up including John Ceschini, the Arts Integration Officer of Prince George's County Public Schools. We sat together and chatted about this awesome residency, upcoming projects, and our passion for arts integration. There was a sit down dinner buffet style, center pieces, and performance! It was a true Art Gala with giveaways and cake! The food was delicious! And when they opened up the curtain to reveal the mural, I couldn't have been more proud.........
Thank you John Watson, Briana Wallace, Teja T. Tops, Tanesha A. Stovall, Serenity Smith,
Destiny Smith, Taylor Scott, Haaliyah Aneese Scott, Donovan Ross, Princess Robinson, Shayne Richmond, Brittaney-Nya Payton, Manuel Joseph Orallo, Jordan Newkirk, Mariah Nelson, Mariah Nelson, Alicia L. Nelson, Breanna Miller, Medgar Mack, Kai V. Lindsey, Kourtney Lewis, Victoria Lanier, Mya Johnson, Jovan Jackson, Thomas Hedgepeth, Jordan Goodman, Jasmin Golson, Kourtney Garrett, K. Galloway, Nico Edwards, Ayanna Earl, Jarai Dumas, Genesis Dorsey, Elijah Dorsey, Nike S. Diggs, Jalisa Davis, Deonte' Davis, Ajani Colymore, Dahria Clement, Jayla Bobo, Jamare Blagmon, and Aniya Bell for answering the call and creating an EPIC mural for your school!
And a special thank you to the Tia Brekenridge, Principal Pinder, and the PTA at John Hanson Montessori for hosting me, and making this such a wonderful experience, you guys rock!
I LOVE MAKING MURALS!!!!!!!!!!!!
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