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| Written by Tiffany Leung | |
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Students competed in a teacher’s art contest for cash prize.
Social studies teacher Steve Schmidt asked students to create an Impressionistic representation of his parents’ ranch. The first place prize of $200 went to junior Marianne Koo. Her “sophisticated” art piece “not only evokes qualities of the old, impressionistic masters, but also makes me feel like I’m gazing at the hills where I grew up,” Schmidt said. Second place of $175 went to senior Jessie Wang; the two third place winners of $150 went to junior Marisol Gonzalez and senior Kimberly Eng. The contest, which began before spring break, allowed contestants eight weeks to complete entries. “It could be a painting, watercolor, sketch or another type of two-dimensional art,” Schmidt said. A picture of the ranch was placed in art teacher Karen Joyce’s ceramics studio, S001, where competing students could see it. During the contest, Schmidt encouraged students to check in with him to get suggestions on how to improve. “It was pretty late into the contest when I got him to look at it,” Koo said. “I was worried he wouldn’t like it.” Much to her relief, it was Schmidt’s favorite. Schmidt will display Koo’s piece in his new apartment or give it as a Christmas gift to his parents. He will most likely display the winning and runner-up pieces this fall. “There was stiff competition,” Koo said. “Everyone had unique styles that I look up to.” Schmidt, who already has some new contest ideas, plans to have another contest next year, creating a new opportunity for students next year. “It was a pretty fun experience, trying different styles,” Koo said. “I’d definitely do it again next year.” |
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