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Category: Student Perspectives

Student Perspective: Catherine Bickford (CERT 2024)

The Transformative Power of an Education from NYSS As I reach the two-year mark in my studies at New York Studio School I am flooded with appreciation for the lessons I have received here. Each part of this journey has been a metamorphosis; but together the experiences are layered one upon another creating a dense […]

August 31, 2023 · Student Perspectives

Student Perspective: Sarah Valeri (CERT 2023)

It is impossible to pinpoint a moment when I noticed a significant change in my work over the past four semesters that I have been at the New York Studio School. Actually, I had not really come with the intention to change anything about the way I made images. After years of painting in relative […]

March 23, 2023 · Student Perspectives

Student Perspective: Carolina Brunet (V CERT 2023)

My journey to become an artist started fifteen years ago when I quit my job as a graphic designer and started painting full time. I immigrated from Chile to the United States in 2004; I lived in Minneapolis for ten years and it was there I established myself as an abstract painter with a strong […]

February 22, 2023 · Student Perspectives

Student Perspective: Anita Trombetta (MFA 2023)

Before coming to the New York Studio School, I was working in a studio in Gowanus, Brooklyn. For several years I was making abstracted bodily paintings of food and everyday objects. I was also experimenting with plaster, casting sculptural elements from everyday objects. I felt my approach and tools were limited and I knew I […]

November 22, 2022 · Student Perspectives

Student Perspective: Jean Hauptman on Thursday Evening Sculpture – VIRTUAL with Lee Tribe

One of the Best Art Classes in NYC. A few reasons: The class is packed with talent – fellow students are energized and innovative – always inspiring new ideas. Students range from fine artists to working professionals like architects, to motivated art students. Friendly and supportive environment – always. Our instructor, Lee Tribe, brings a […]

September 14, 2022 · Student Perspectives