Ashley Jager
Draw your SELFIE!
Self-Portraits. The true representation of the artist created by the artist in the medium of their choice. It's like the artistic version...
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Ashley Jager
Nov 25, 20205 min read
Let there be Clay!
“Ever tried? Ever failed? Never mind, try again and fail better.”- Martin McWilliam, Potter, 1957-Present Clay is a very forgiving...
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Ashley Jager
Nov 11, 20202 min read
"Freeze the Moment"
When a photo can be taken, edited, and shared with the world in less than a minute, what value do we place on works of fine art in...
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Ashley Jager
Oct 30, 20203 min read
The Halloween Art Challenge
It's the Friday before Halloween and all throughout the day, New Buffalo artists are sculpting from lumps of clay. All art students in...
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Ashley Jager
Oct 25, 20203 min read
"Shattered Shades" Optical Illusion Paintings
"Contrast is a very basic principle of my work, but I use a mixture of color harmonies and color contrasts to activate effects." -Bridget...
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Ashley Jager
Oct 14, 20206 min read
These Shoes were Made for Walking!
Observational drawing is an essential skill for artists to develop at the middle and high school level to represent what they are drawing...
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Ashley Jager
Oct 4, 20203 min read
Sixth Graders have their Heads in the Clouds
The 6th Grade Art class at New Buffalo Middle School is a group of students with playful imaginations. They love to share stories during...
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Ashley Jager
Sep 28, 20202 min read
Fragmented Portraits
"Creativity is contagious, pass it on." - Albert Einstein A light breeze brushes across my cheek like a whisper as we study our model...
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Ashley Jager
Sep 20, 20201 min read
Works in Progress
The week in photos from New Buffalo High School and Middle School art classes. High School: ART III practiced observational life drawing...
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Ashley Jager
Sep 20, 20203 min read
Is this "Good" Art?
The second week of school was a smashing success as the art classes of New Buffalo began to dive into the depths of their units of study....
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Ashley Jager
Sep 11, 20203 min read
First Week Back to School!
We're back! It was with great anticipation and enthusiasm that I finally met my new students at New Buffalo this year. The students have...
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Ashley Jager
Sep 6, 20203 min read
Six Feet Apart in Art!
Returning to school for in-person instruction during a global pandemic can reveal a whole spectrum of emotions for everyone involved...
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Ashley Jager
Sep 6, 20201 min read
Meet the new Art Teacher
Artists observe, explore, and express who they are through their artwork. Every person is a unique individual who can be empowered to...
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