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South Kamloops Secondary Art 9 & 10 students are
thrilled to share our finished skate decks!
Students worked hard to complete personalized images which reflect a
diverse range of technique and concepts. All involved enjoyed working local Kamloops artist Vaughn Warren, who guided the project from beginning through
to completion instructing students with specific airbrushing techniques. Reflecting on our completed project, we would like to recognize and thank many individuals and groups for supporting our unique adventure of
inviting a working artists into the SKSS Art Department.
Firstly, we would like to thank Ms. Caroline Hilland, Vice Principal
at SKSS. Ms. Hilland, in collaboration
with Vaughn Warren, developed a specific grant proposal to funding the skate deck
project through ArtStarts.
By connecting artists to work in classrooms, ArtStarts supports the
development of enriching learning opportunities in visual arts by supporting artists
in school programs. Thank you to
ArtStarts for funding artist Vaughn Warren. Also, a huge Thank You! to OLIVE
Skateboarding for their continued support of
student artists in Canadian schools.
Most importantly, we would like to thank Vaughn Warren for
his artistic expertise, energy, and enthusiasm engaging student learning. In
addition to airbrushing techniques and individual idea development with over 55
SKSS art students, Vaughn shared aspects of his portfolio
through a collection of past and present proposals and finished artworks. In sharing his current work, Vaughn
introduced students to an active process of a working artist. The students were surprised and excited to
recognize local artwork created by Vaughn. In fact, one student realized her family had
purchased one of Vaughn’s paintings! It
is a wonderful connection for students to identify artwork in our local Kamloops
community. Throughout the project, students
embraced Vaughn’s friendly personality and approachable teaching style – enthusiastic
to have his advice and opinions on their working designs. We are grateful to Vaughn, as an exemplary artist-in-residence, who engaged SKSS students through an opportunity to develop new skills, connect to the local artistic community, and create meaningful artwork.
Lisa Yamaoka &
SKSS Art 9-10 students
