The group aesthetic for both the honors and portfolio classes of Mr. Miller’s is recycled art. We all have our unique styles and techniques however when put together in one room we are a collective group of artists who know our identities and are urge to learn from our peers to better ourselves as individuals. This year I feel we have so many talented and strong artists amongst us both from honors as well as portfolio. As a whole, we discover new ideas and display our process so creatively that people came out to see us every year for the art show. Especially with problems we are able to solve them in an interesting way and encourage other artists who are just as passionate as us. I have noticed this year we have a similar use of recollage and making do with what we have in order to create something entirely different.

Jonah making a point

Jonah demonstrating the Hand Jive

Location: PA Convention Center

I found this experience at the National Portfolio Day to be very beneficial to me as an artist. I was able to visit the representatives at the schools I was looking into applying for and also some school I had never even knew existed but gave wonderful reviews. I enjoyed getting to meet those colleges I visited and got a lot of really helpful feedback. I got my portfolio accepted by two of my top schools DCAD and Moore I had been looking into. They both had similar compliments on my work and seemed very impressed with what I brought to the table.

Even the conversations and listening to other people discuss their artwork to the representatives fascinated me because it was just a mass of artists that are so passionate and expressive with what they do and the fact that this day brought all of that there was pretty amazing. I was very happy with the feedback I was given by DCAD and Moore. They thought I was very expressive and so original that it almost excited them in a way.

9/13/10

I made five avatars out Arizona ice tea boxes that each represent me in an unique way with an art related theme to them.

Zeke-This was the first avatar I made and it symbolizes my nerdy/intelligent side with the bowtie and nametag. It also shows that I am a very responsible person and like to be organized.

Harold- Harold represents the eccentric artsy personality that I am not afraid to show. It also symbolizes my passion for art and even a rebellious side as an artist, thinking outside the box.

Ralph- This avatar symbolize my curiousity for the world around me. I like to take everything in and interpret how I see things. It also shows a shy and protective side to it. I am shy most of the time but I am also protective of my artwork and the things around me.