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Art at RRCA aims to encourage the creative processes of visual artists. The strength of our curriculum lies in an intentional blend of teaching the art elements and the principles of design with a goal of fostering life-long skills of problem-solving translatable to many areas of life. Research supports the idea that artists who are able to navigate beyond the obstacles of resistance and hesitancy to successful execution continue on a path of lifelong artistic endeavors. An art teacher/mentor plays a vital role in equipping young artists with the skills that grow confidence in their craft. RRCA’s art program provides foundational technique in drawing, color theory and exposure to a variety of mediums as well as more advanced methods in painting, pastels, charcoal, and fiber arts. Our art club has a program called, ArtReach, which seeks out opportunities to share our talents and skills with those who may not have access to visual art activities. Art students at RRCA are given opportunities to participate in the Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE), Scholastic Art Competitions, and Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) Art District and State Competitions. Please see www.artatrrca.wordpress.com for more information.
2011-12 Art Competitions
TAPPS District Art Meet
Congratulations to all the RRCA students who competed in the TAPPS District Art Meet on Monday February 13th. For the first time in RRCA history RRCA took 2nd in District competing against 9 other schools. Contributing to our success were:
Victoria Redding who received 3rd place in Black and White media for “The Eye of the Beholder”
Monica Reyes received an Honorable Mention in Black and White media for “Sleeping Cat”
Karina Torres-Diaz received 1st place in Drawing Color for “Pug in a Box”
Kyra Detrick received 1st Place in Graphic Design for “Brainstorm"
Wade Smotherman received 3rd Place in Graphic Design for “True Blue”
Kyra Detrick received 2nd Place in Computer Rendered Art for “Celtic Convergence”
Lexi Eichhorn received 2nd Place in Creative and Experimental Photography for “No Greater Love’
Ellen Smith received 4th Place in Creative and Experimental Photography for “Quandry”
Wade Smotherman received 1st Place in Photography for “Reflections”
Kyra Detrick received 6th Place in Photography for “Down the Path”
Ellen Smith received an Honorable Mention in Photography for “Laugh”
Meaghyn Barker received 2nd Place in Fashion Design for “Pink Prom”
Victoria Redding received 5th Place in Fashion Design for “Like Clockwork”
Ellen Smith received 6th Place in Fashion Design for her jewelry
Victoria Redding received 3rd place in Pottery for her Glass Bowl
Kyra Detrick received 5th place in Senior Portfolio
Monica Reyes received 1st place in on-site drawing
Ailani Zapatero received an Honorable Mention on on-site drawing
Ellen Smith received 2nd place in Art History
Katelyn Leistico received 3rd place in Art History
Congratulations to these fabulous art students who placed at the Visual Arts Scholastic Event on Saturday Feb. 25th
Paulina Castorena received an excellent rating for her painting “Embrace”
Rebecca Wolff received an excellent rating for her photography “Pea Plant”
Paulina Castorena received a superior for her drawing “Gate of Possibilities”
Ellen Smith received a superior for her photography “Fancies”
Wade Smotherman received a superior for his graphic design “True Blue”
Rebecca Wolff received a superior for her photography “Mountain Magic”
Grayson Richey received a superior for his photography “Really Red”
Ellen Smith received a superior for her photography “Nate”
Wade Smotherman received a superior for his photography “Grandpa’s Plane”
Grayson Richey received a superior for his photography “Peacock”
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