Spotlight: Art School Prep

At BVT we have an abundance of budding artists.  This year alone there were eight aspiring seniors who applied to art school.  Art Club (or for some, Art School Prep) began last year as a place for students interested in attending art school to prepare their portfolios.  For those who may not know, applying to art school is no easy feat! Each art school requires 15-20 pieces of art that showcase your ability or interests. Over the past couple of weeks the art room has been full with anticipation while these eight seniors await their decision letters.  Throughout the year these eight students worked their hearts out in art club, art class, and at home to create the perfect representation of their artistic abilities. This blog post is to showcase all of their hard work as well as other tidbits they wanted to showcase. The pieces you'll see are their particular favorites that they wanted to share! They worked very hard, and we are proud of all of their achievements!

The BVT Art School Prep Seniors:

Max Bloem

Mackenzie McLaughlin

Marissa Nosiglia

Adriana Reyes

Izzy Silva

Gabby Suazo

Ella Tamagni

Alyssa Tomas

Art Schools Seniors Have Been Accepted To:

Maine College of Art

School of Visual Arts NYC

Massachusetts College of Art

Montserrat College of Art

Ringling School of Art & Design

Otis College of Art & Design

Rhode Island School of Design

Lesley University College of Art & Design

Max Bloem has been accepted to Maine College of Art, and  Massachusetts College of Art & Design. He tentatively plans on attending MassArt in the fall. He is considering illustration, animation, or game design. 

Left: Skull still life- charcoal on wallpaper. 

Mackenzie McLaughlin has been accepted to Ringling School of Art & Design, The School of Visual Arts NYC, Montserratt School of Art, and Maine College of Art. She is considering game art at Ringling School of Art and Design. 

Right: Self portrait on paper-acrylic paint

Marissa Nosiglia has been accepted to Maine College of Art & Design, Montserratt College of Art, Otis School of Art and Design, Massachussetts College of Art & Design, School of Visual Arts NYC.  She plans to attend Otis School of Art and Design in the fall. She plans on majoring in animation. 

"College is treated like a necessity but priced like a luxury." -Marissa

Right: Character illustration on paper-Ink, gouache and watercolor.

Adriana Reyes has been accepted to Ringling School of Art & Design, Otis School of Art & Design, Maine College of Art, and School of Visual Arts NYC. She plans to attend Ringling or MECA in the fall. She is considering game art. 

Left: Portrait of John- acrylic paint and graphite on paper. 

Izzy Silva has been accepted to Montserrat College of Art, Massachusetts College of Art & Design, and Rhode Island School of Design. She plans to attend MassArt in the fall and major in film/video.

"Iz Wisdom: Just trust Ms. Mac, she knows what she's doing"- Izzy 

Above: Self portrait- charcoal and acrylic on paper

Gabby Suazo has been accepted to to Lesley University College of Art & Design, and Massachusetts College of Art & Design. She plans on attending Lesley in the fall and majoring in graphic design. 

Left: Chameleon-charcoal on paper. 

Ella Tamagni has been accepted to Massachusetts College of Art & Design, and Montseratt College of Art. She plans on attending MassArt in the fall and majoring in graphic design. 

"The art room has become like a second home to me..." -Ella 

Above: Skeleton-Charcoal on paper.

Alyssa Tomas has been accepted to Maine College of Art and Montseratt College of Art and Design. She plans on attending Maine College of Art in the fall and majoring in illustration or animation. 

Left: Self portrait- ink and watercolor on paper.

Below: Seniors during crunch weeks

Below: late afternoons working in the art room !

Below: RISD Nature Lab Excursion!

If you see these Art Ninjas, congratulate them!