Suzon Schulz

Visual Arts

Design

Drawing

Painting

(Prineville)
Grades K-12, Adult

About the Artist: (BFA, Rhode Island School of Design) "Rather than return to school for an M.F.A., I chose to work three years with a practicing artist, New Mexico landscape painter Michael Eaton Smith. This taught me how to survive as an artist and gave me passion for teaching art. For the past 20 years, I have concentrated on oil painting. I paint realistically in the tradition of Edouard Manet. For over 20 years I have worked in the AiE Program, in Washington, Idaho, Arkansas and Oregon. During that time, I have developed a realistic art program which I continue to improve each year. I love working with all ages and all abilities and giving each student a positive experience with art. I believe that art is self-expression and I want to give each student the solid foundation necessary to begin that expression.

Residency Objectives: Students will improve their drawing, design and painting skills. Students become comfortable with artistic vocabulary. Students learn to express their opinions about art. Students become familiar with art history. Students use decision-making and concentration. Students raise their self-esteem by being successful in art making. Students learn about aesthetics and art criticism. Students experience a variety of art media. This residency is designed to support Arts Standards.

Staff and Community Offerings: Teacher in-service consists of a review of her 12 lessons with lesson plans so teachers can use them in future classes. She includes ideas for follow-up lessons. Suzon also offers community and teacher hands-on workshops.

Facilities and Supplies: Studio space or traveling cart.

Material Costs: Suzon tries to use supplies that school normally have on hand. Painting supplies vary depending on project(s.)

Connection to other Subjects: Suzon can tie any of her lessons into a specific curriculum if teachers request it.