Photo Credit: Marwa Nawabi
Art teacher Mr. Kleckner created this large illustration, which featured 36 different superheroes.
November 7, 2011
Marwa Nawabi
On Monday, Oct 31, the Art I and Digital Imaging teacher Mr. Kleckner, felt it was time to take down his much respected DC and Marvel sketch. The illustration stretched 25×4 feet across the outside of his classroom in the upper F-building. Mr. Kleckner began sketching the characters at the beginning of the year and completed the project on Friday, Oct. 28.
When he first launched the project, he sketched in front of his classes and had the students take notes on the sketch and his technique. Sometimes he spent hours on Fridays after school adding more characters to the drawing. The figures include Wolverine, Cyclops, Spiderman, Captain America, Wonderwoman, Ghost Rider, Daredevil, the “Thing”, Flash, and several others. In all there were exactly 36 superheroes.According to Kleckner, the feedback has been very positive so far. When asked why he decided to take down the art, he was quick to express his disappointment as he pointed out the tear about one fourth of the way across the work of art and the soda splash a few inches above it. Kleckner said, “It’s pretty impressive that it lasted that long.” He wishes he could create another brilliant piece, but unfortunately he’s busy with school and the curriculum.
Photo Credit: Paolo Bonaccorsi
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October 14, 2009
Sarah deLanda
Art teacher Robin Downey is among the newest members of the WHS staff. Last year, she was an art teacher at Centerville Junior High School. The transition between two age groups is virtually unnoticeable to her. No matter how old her students are, she recognizes that they are capable of producing high-quality work when given the right tools.
Having been a teenager herself when she discovered her passion for art, she understands the importance of encouragement and challenge for her students.
I’m hoping that [this art class] is going to bring their skill level out… That’s the beauty of being a teacher,” Downey said.
To her, it is an extremely rewarding profession; being able to foster the skills of students and watch them grow as artists is important to her. This year, her students will create self portraits, learn different art elements and designs, and better develop their thought process behind creating art, among other things.
The students are going to be working with quite a few mediums, and she seems pretty enthusiastic about it. She partially attributes this to the environment of Washington High School itself.
“I think the kids here just seem like they’re really good kids. I feel really safe here,” Downey said.
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