The WPHS art students have put many hours of time and relentless effort into their art. While being outstanding academically, West Plains has also had multiple students succeed in art competitions and be featured in community art events.
“I think the subjectivity of art helps students express themselves better,” said art teacher Breanna Carleton. “I also think the freedom of exploration that art allows helps students learn who they are and eventually how to express themselves. You can essentially say what you feel without saying it word for word, but instead through images.” Even though art class might seem subject to gifted artists, it is a very enjoyable and comfortable place for inexperienced artists to try. Art is a place where you can be yourself and open up. ¨My favorite thing about art is that I can make a memory, a person, an animal, or a thing last forever,” said sophomore Jocelyn Williams. “Once something is on a canvas, it’s there to stay. It’s like a moment frozen in time for people to admire for years.” West Plains’ art students can capture special moments and things such as people or animals. They believe anything that has value to someone can last a lifetime through art. Creating personal art is a good way to express your passion for doing art and showing others the way of creating something so special.
Select art students competed in the art in the park event outside of school in September. Ava Eidam, Ainsley Hall, Joss Williams, Katie Renfroe and Yuna Iwai won recognition for their pieces in the event. “Art is a really fun, productive way to spend my free time,” said Williams. “It makes me really happy to have a finished product at the end.¨ Art is something you can do in your free time and healthy way to deal with stress.
Art is a very rewarding thing to be apart of. All these amazing students have shown how art can be inspirational and creative. They have shown their love for art through many ways. The art teachers, Ms. Green and Mrs. Carleton, continue to have an impact on their passion for art and supporting them along the way.
