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Category Archives: Painting
The Abstract
Below please find some fabulous submissions for “The Abstract.” 1. Angela Huang ‘27 orchestrates a beautiful melody. We hope you let the music carry you with it. 2. An abstract piece by Lucy Halstead ’25 and Wes Brock ’24. They … Continue reading
Posted in Exhibit, Music, Painting, Visual Art
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“Below Sea Levels” by Yulin Tang ’26
Check out this amazing painting by freshman Yulin Tang!
“Squeeze” by Vivian Zhang ’24
“Squeeze,” acrylic on canvas. “Squeeze” was inspired by the feelings of being caught between an argument.
Senior Artist Spotlight: Selah Dungey ’22
Selah Dungey is a graduating senior who has repeatedly submitted her artwork to the WAM blog. In honor of her contributions, and graduation from Newark Academy, WAM is spotlighting a collection of her previous work. Her submissions consist of paintings, … Continue reading
Posted in Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Visual Art
Tagged 2022, painting, Selah Dungey, Senior Spotlight
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Senior Artist Spotlight: Tess Kesler ’22
Senior Tess Kesler has been submitting to WAM since sixth grade! During the past few years, she’s contributed traditional art, poetry, and photography to the blog. She is a great watercolor painter – featured below is her piece “Bill and … Continue reading
Posted in Digital Art, Painting, Photography, Visual Art
Tagged 2022, Digital Art, photography, Senior Spotlight, tess kesler, watercolor
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“Confined Chaos,” a painting by Vivian Zhang ’24
Vivian Zhang ’24 used acrylic paint and a palette knife to achieve the unique texture of her painting, “Confined Chaos.” According to Vivian, “This piece is inspired from a personal feeling I wanted to depict, something along the lines of … Continue reading
Mini Watercolor Paintings by Albert Zhou ’22
Albert Zhou ’22 spent his weekend learning how to paint using watercolors. Below are the mini paintings that he has created so far.
Painting by Selah Dungey ’22
Selah Dungey ’22 used oils on canvas to create this painting for her IB Art class. Enjoy!
Philemona Williamson’s “Paintings from the Studio” featured in Teiger Gallery Exhibit
Philemona Williamson‘s Paintings from the Studio is a collection of figurative works that are currently displayed in NA’s Teiger Gallery. Ms. Williamson’s work is renowned both throughout and outside of the United States and has been residenced in numerous exhibits … Continue reading
Spirit Week Boards
Part of NA’s Spirit Week competition is the spirit boards challenge, where volunteers from each grade paint one of the big boards based on the grade theme. Congratulations to the seniors for winning the challenge and remember to check out … Continue reading
Posted in Event, Painting
Tagged 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, middle school art, painting, school council, spirit week
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Phone Cases by Albert Zhou ’22
Enjoy these phone cases, painted by Albert Zhou ’22, using spray paint.
Painting by Selah Dungey ’22
Enjoy this painting by IB Art student Selah Dungey!
Event Highlight: Paint-Along
In the second week of virtual classes after winter break, School Council partnered with several clubs to create Amateur Classes! These classes were hosted and attended by students, coming together to learn new skills and have some much-needed social time. … Continue reading
Visual Art by Lauren Freed ’22
Junior Lauren Freed recently made several pieces of visual art utilizing a range of mediums. Lauren’s works were photographed by Tess Kesler ’22 and are shown below.
Posted in Ceramics, Painting
Tagged 2022, Advanced Art, ceramics, Lauren Freed, painting, tess kesler, visual art
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Spirit Week Boards 2020
This year the Skiiniors, Jukebox Juniors, Secret Agent Sophomores, Fluorescent Freshmen, and Middle School Magicians competed for the Spirit Week win. One element of Spirit Week was the spirit board competition. Although the juniors were a close second, the seniors … Continue reading
Posted in Event, Painting
Tagged boards, collaborative, council, seniors, spirit week, visual art
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Acrylic Pouring by Alana Akiwumi ’22
Alana Akiwumi ’22 used acrylic pouring (fluid painting) techniques in her Advanced Art class to create the vibrant patterns and designs shown below.
“NA at Sunset”, Photograph and Painting by Sadie Kim ’22
Sadie Kim ’22 captured a spectacular sunset at our beloved school in both her vibrant photograph and her impressive painting.
Summer Artwork by Tess Kesler ’22
Tess Kesler recently made two amazing new art pieces: digital and physical! The first piece was made using the program Procreate and the second was painted with watercolors.
Posted in Digital Art, Painting
Tagged 2022, Digital Art, procreate, tess kesler, watercolor
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Nature Week: Painting by Selah Dungey ’22
Posted in Painting
Tagged 2022, covid19, Nature Week, painting, quarantine, Selah Dungey
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Experimentation Week: Painted Shoes by Samantha Witt ’22
Stuck at home with paint but no canvas, Samantha Witt found yet another creative way to complete her art homework, giving a fresh new look to an old pair of sneakers.
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Tagged 2022, covid19, Experimentation Week, painting, quarantine, Samantha Witt
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Experimentation Week: Food Dye Painting by Selah Dungey ’22
Stuck at home with only white paint, Selah Dungey didn’t let her lack of supplies stop her from completing her art homework—she used pink, purple and blue food coloring to create this pastel wolf, titled “Self-Image”.
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Tagged 2022, covid19, Experimentation Week, painting, quarantine, Selah Dungey
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Pet Week: Art by Selah Dungey ’22
It’s Pet Week! Enjoy these captivating portraits by Selah Dungey ’22 of her gecko and dog. You can participate too! Submit art (visual or otherwise) depicting or inspired by your pet(s). Think beyond photography—try writing an ode to your goldfish … Continue reading
Quarantine Artwork by Stella Gilbert ’22
Below are several pieces created by sophomore Stella Gilbert while social distancing over spring break: “Painting with watercolors has always been an outlet for me, especially when I get anxious or stressed. Seeing my friends taking on big artistic projects … Continue reading
Posted in Drawing, Painting
Tagged 2022, coronavirus, covid19, creativity, oil pastel, quarantine, sophomore, Stella Gilbert, watercolor
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Quarantine Artwork by Kaya Patel ’22
Below are two pieces created by sophomore Kaya Patel while social distancing over spring break:
Posted in Painting
Tagged 2022, coronavirus, covid19, Kaya Patel, origami, painting, quarantine, sophomore, spring break
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Scholastic Art Award Paintings by Kaya Patel ’22
The following pieces were painted by Scholastic Gold Key award recipient Kaya Patel ’22. Kaya’s Gold Key painting will be on display at the Montclair Art Museum from February 15 to March 22, 2020.
Posted in Painting
Tagged art, award, gold, gold key, Kaya Patel, painting, Scholastic, sophomore
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“Hanauma” Painting by IB Artist Sophie Chang ’20
Sophie’s most recent piece, titled “Hanauma,” depicts a coastal Hawai’ian landscape. On a closer glance, tiny human figures are visible in the water.
Posted in Painting
Tagged IB Art, landscape painting, painting, Sophie Chang, visual art
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Spray Paint Art by Albert Zhou ’22
Check out these captivating spray paint pieces by Albert Zhou ’22!
Posted in Painting
Tagged landscape, painting, space, spray paint, student artwork, visual art
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Artwork by Ms. Dixler
Artwork-in-progress by retired Arts Department faculty member and graphic designer Deborah Dixler. You can follow Ms. Dixler’s new artwork on Instagram.