November Masterpiece of the Month

Congratulations to Dalia Capuchino!
Dalia's innovative sculpture is made entirely out of plastic bottles.

October Masterpiece of the Month Winner

Congratulations to May Giang 12th grade
This functional whistle is ceramic

Portfolio Day

Several CHS students attended National Portfolio Day in downtown Houston on Saturday October 2nd. Students brought several samples of their artwork and met with art schools from all over the country. They received helpful critiques and information about colleges.

Attending were (left to right); Gregory Castillo, Saul Munoz, Sabrina Clark, Elizabeth Green, and Alexander Contreras.

Masterpiece of the Month-September

Congratulations to Saul Munoz!

Saul demonstrated excellent use of

shading with a pen and innovation in color and design

in his geometric bird.

Saul Munoz's piece is on display at the front of the school.

AP Best Portfolio Winner!

Sabrina Clark, 11th, took home the coveted Best Portfolio 2010 trophy.

Art Show 2010

Art students admired and drew artwork at the show.

CHS ART SHOW

In May CHS Art Department showcased its best work from the 2009-2010 school year. Trophies and Ribbons were awarded and over $700 worth of art was sold! More pics coming soon.

March Masterpiece of the Month

Congratulations to Lien Tran! Her artwork is a jewelry piece in copper and silver. Lien received the honor of attending state V.A.S.E. with this artwork.

Glassell Scholarship Winners!!

Congratulations to Ana Martinez (10th) and Ruben Contreras (11th) who both received a scholarship to attend Glassell Junior School next fall.

Masterpiece of the Month Jamie Ramsey

Congratulations to Jamie Ramsey, this painting on a bowling pin was recently auctioned off to raise money for a local scholarship.

February Masterpiece of the Month

Detail of Jamie Ramsey's award winning Bowling Pin

VASE winners pose with their art & medals

V.A.S.E. Winners show off their medals!

V.A.S.E. results!

CHS and Kolarik schools participated in the TX Visual Arts Scholastic Event on Saturday Feb. 27th. There were 2800 entries in region 4 east. CISD brought 46 student artists and came home with 23 gold medals (IV ratings) and one state qualifier. Congratulations goes to the following students:

From Kolarik, Teacher Cynthia Diaz-
Luis Sanchez
Miriam Quintero

From CHS, Teacher Tamara Foster

Alexis Bishop
Sabrina Clark Chimera Painted Clay
Samantha Diaz All My Life Ceramic
Cassandra Flores unnygin Painted Clay
May Giang Fallen Dreams NickelSilver
Brandon Nathaniel The Woven Dream Ceramic/Fibers
Brandon Nathaniel The Contradiction Ceramic
My-Yen Pham Dreamland Glass Beads
Lien Tran Key to My Heart Nickel/Copper
Lien Tran**State**Winged Dream Silver/Copper

From CHS, Teacher Trish Klenow
Katherine Brown
Sabrina Clark 2 medals
Alexander Contreras
Ruben Contreras
Eddie Gongora
Ana Martinez
Norma Perez
Michael Rachal
Jose Ruiz
Maritza Salinas
Sean Tillis

Congratulations Sabrina Clark!

This CHS student earned an honorable mention AND will be published on the cover of a Society for the Performing Arts magazine (seen by thousands of people!) at the annual S.P.A art contest. The theme was Beyond your own cityscape, Illuminate your dreams. Sabrina's art is entitled; Circus Poker. She will receive her prizes at the awards ceremony on March 6th.

Congratulations Brittney Summers

This Alice Johnson student won an honorable mention at the annual Society for the Performing Arts contest. The theme this year was Beyond your own cityscape, Illuminate your dreams. Brittney's piece is entitled; Urban Jungle. She will receive her prizes at an awards ceremony on March 6th

El Mac Video & Resources

EL MAC PAINTS AT ÆDIFICA from Basta! Management on Vimeo.

January Masterpiece of the Month!

Congratulations to Brandon Nathaniel for his plasticine rattlesnake sculpture

December Masterpiece of the Month!

Congratulations to Cesar Reyes for this pencil drawing

Beyond your own Cityscape: Illuminate your Dreams

S.P.A. contest due Friday February 12th
Watch the video for inspiration

Rodeo Art Show

Dalia Capuchino puts the finishing touches on her rodeo art entry.
The Rodeo Art show will be open to the public on Thursday January 7th from 2pm to 7pm, all are welcome. The show is at the Kolarik Library.