For this week’s student spotlight we have asked a couple of students in the art program on how they got into art and some questions on the big portrait they have made of a staff member here at Washburn Rural. First off we talked to senior Raegan Patterson.

• When did you first really start getting into art?
  • “I’ve always been into art but it really started when I was in 3rd grade.”
• What is your inspiration for most of your pieces?
  • “My inspiration for most of my pieces is things that I love and care about, I am specifically passionate about creating art that shows family and friends.”
• Do you have a favorite part or process of art?
  • “My favorite part about art is being able to create something with meaning I specifically love painting.”
• For the portrait of Mr. Davis, What were the hardest parts of completing your squares?
  • “For the portrait the hardest part about completing my squares was being able to get the amount of color and shading to match up to other squares of other people.”
• How long did it take you to finish your part and what techniques did you use?
  • “It took me about a week to finish my part. I first went in with my charcoal and added more darker shades and then went in with an eraser and added highlights and shaped.”