Ms. Skinner's Kindergarten Class at Bohach Elementary

NV Awe- a concept that encompasses the imagination of Nevada. I remember being a child and laying on the soft green grass, looking up in the sky and imagining all of the characters I could see in the clouds. Giant mountains surrounded me no matter where I was in the community. They reached the skies and I remember believing they protected me always. 

I have watched my daughter grow up around the same beautiful landscape as I did.  I watch her get excited over the many species of birds that fly by the windows or make nests in the trees. I smile when she copies the rumbling sound of thunder as the spring storms roll through. I couldn’t wait to see how her classmates imagined their experience in Nevada. 

At first, we were nervous that the kindergartens wouldn’t want to share their discs. 

However, we were quickly shown that they were not only up for the collaboration but excited to share their experience together.  Nevada sunsets, bugs, weather, trees, and picnics under the sun once imagined came to life on the discs. 

Reliving the memories of once being a child, I rediscovered my love for Nevada and all the beauty it holds. From the grass, to the mountains and into the clouds—we are all left in AWE.  - Rebecca Lewis - Emsley’s mom.

Felicia T. Perez and Rose Wilson

 

First discs in May!

 

Carol Neel and Penny Pemberton

 

Fun with Eunkang Koh

 

Western Nevada College Printmaking Students!

 

More Western Nevada College Printmaking Students Participation

The beautiful weather, along with the different landscapes and mountains that dot this place inspire me.

It was a little nerve racking at first starting this project because I didn’t like my prints but then when I was working on the layers I liked, the other students said they didn’t like their first layer either. 

I think I would like to experiment with collaborating more!  Logan McAlister

Western Nevada College HIghlight on Elena Guzman

 

Reflection by Ryan Korson

Nevada has always inspired me througn its rich history, and its gorgeous natural landscapes.  As someone who has grown up in Nevada, I have found Nevada’s railroad history to be the most inspirational because of how much that one industry allowed for so many notable events such as the Comstock lode and creating a connection to the rest of the country with the Tanscontinental Railroad.

After experimenting with the gelatin printmaking process, it is such an easy and versatile process, which can result in unique outcomes.  The ability to quickly move different pieces around to create a new design as well as press objects onto the plate to create a sense of depth made this process one of my favorites.  Exchanging the discs with fellow classmates was a fun process because it allowed you to see how others interpret your art and then use their mindset to build upon it in a way that creates a new meaning to your work.

This project changed my perspective on collaborative art making because it showed me that the process can not only provide you with a new perspective on your own work, but also allowed you to talk with those you collaborate with on how you could potentially improve the work you do.  This project has inspired me to do more collaborative work with other artists to create unique pieces that may not otherwise be accomplished just by mysef.

Reflection by James Mason

What inspires me the most is the landscape of Nevada.  I really enjoy the mountains of the state.  When I go hiking, I find it interesting how every mountain shape is different from one another.

I really enjoyed this process because it gives the artist free range of being creative.  By collaborating with another student it gave me the chance to add on to another plate. 

This project has changed the way I make art.  By collaborating with another student, it gave me the opportunity to add on to someones original art piece, by giving a second opportunity for improvement.

Reflection by Laura Funk

The sunsets, the random rainstorms and the crazy wind inspire me.  Not the heat.

I personally have not mastered gelatin printing (the first layer of the discs) but it was fun to see people be inspired by what I didn’t really like myself.  It was eye opening.

I really like the idea of 2 minds with different styles coming together to make something beautiful.