Two high school artists received state level Gold Seal ratings for their work at the Texas Art Education Association’s (TAEA) annual Visual Art Scholastic Event. Their artwork was selected for their execution of artistic concept, technique, craftsmanship and creativity. Congratulations to these students for earning Gold Seals:
Brynlee J. Bowles for "Intricate Balance"
Evanne Nasypany, teacher
Mansfield High School
Huda Dorsett for "Turkish Vase"
Chamillia Hervey, teacher
Lake Ridge High School
The students’ artwork will be exhibited in venues across the state, culminating with the Gold Seal Exhibition at the annual TAEA Fall Conference.
Additionally, 14 students received a 4 rating for their work, which is the highest non-Gold Seal rating the TAEA awards at the state level. Congratulations to these artists:
Turkish Vase
"Turkish Vase" by Huda Dorsett
Brynlee J. Bowles for "Honey Comb"
Evanne Nasypany, teacher
Mansfield High School
Crystal Ndubi for "Lost In Memory Self Portrait" and "Bon Appetit"
Mary Boyd-Long, teacher
Lake Ridge High School
Kimberly Munoz for "Bipolar In The Box"
Chamillia Hervey, teacher
Lake Ridge High School
Emily Jackson for "Self Portrait"
Spenser Oloughlin, teacher
Legacy High School
Kathy Le for "Ao Dai"
Dallas Williams, teacher
Timberview High School
Alberto Cacho for "Artificial Anachronism"
Dallas Williams, teacher
Timberview High School
Edgar Medina for "No Aceptan Nuestro Amor"
Dallas Williams, teacher
Timberview High School
Bianca Medina for "s"
Chamillia Hervey, teacher
Lake Ridge High School
Benjamin P Ly for "Tet"
Kim Moreno, teacher
Timberview High School
Aubriell Jacob for "Blooming In The Mind"
Evanne Nasypany, teacher
Mansfield High School
Huda Dorsett for "Ceramic Bowl"
Chamillia Hervey
Lake Ridge High School
Yutong Zhang for "The Way We Were"
Genifer Best, teacher
Mansfield High School
Caleb Gray for "Bee Pot"
Shane Skinner, teacher
Legacy High School
Katie Jackson for "Possum Pot"
Shane Skinner, teacher
Legacy High School
The competition was held April 29 in San Marcos. Students also participated in hands-on workshops, sketching opportunities, and competed for scholarships.
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