The Breath of Inspiration

What inspires you?

That is the question posed this week, as I introduced students to the German Master, Albrecht Durer. For an excellent article on Why Inspiration Matters by Scott Barry Kaufman, click here.


Inspiration is a curious thing. The word comes from the Latin, inspirare, meaning 'to breathe'. In the Creation account from the Hebrew Scriptures, we find-


And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.
Genesis 2:7


Living soul could also be translated-
'living one who breathes.'

Durer's Dream

Watercolor

1525

This week students finished clay tiles and functional pieces.

Waiting to be fired

Joe and Margaret Craig have graciously donated the funds to purchase a brand new Kiln for the Trinity Art program. 

Thank you, Dr. and Mrs. Craig!

We also mixed a batch of cyanotype emulsion for the photography classes.

Mixing cyanotype chemistry

Student work from the week

Oil and Latex on wood panel

36" x 60"

Samuel Carter

Cyanotype

Pinhole Photograph

Davis Martinec

Megan

Digital composite

Alli Meyer

Watercolor

Ian Easterbrook

Daily Consumption

Mixed Media

Samuel Carter

Alli's Alphabet

Digital Photography

Alli Meyer

Katherine

Digital Photograph

Mechal Harward

Sock Monkey

Handmade by

Katie Metz

Great Christmas Ideas

The Art Notecards are still available! Featuring original Trinity student work, these beautiful cards make great gifts. $12 per box, including envelopes.

Proceeds go to Trinity PTO.

Trinity Art T-Shirts available

An unbeatable offer-

Bring in your t-shirt, sweatshirt, hoodie, or misc. article of clothing and I will screen print the image above onto it- white ink on dark and black ink on white, NO CHARGE!

However, if you are reading this from places far away, email me. We will work out something.

My email is mcarter@trinityprep.com.

Trinity Student Art Notecards- 1st Edition

Coming Soon

The first set of boxed notecards, complete with envelopes, featuring original art by Trinity students is on the way. Carrie Nichols, one of the Trinity parents, has arranged production and packaging of eight original cards to be available in the office before Thanksgiving. The price for the set is $12.00. Watch for Carrie's email with details and pre-order form.

(If you are reading this and are not on the Trinity mailing list, please contact me- mcarter@trinityprep.com for more info)

Here is a preview:

Maddie's Tree

Mother and Child

The Bass

Marbleized Paper

African Morning

Emily's Mare

Lion of Judah

Nuzzle