| Colette Dellaquila |
Enjoy the mural above by senior AP Studio Art student and recent Owen J. Roberts graduate, Colette Dellaquila. Collette was one of eight AP students who tackled the final mural project this year. Colette, along with the other AP artists, worked long hours creating a meaningful piece. When many of their peers have finished final exams and projects, these artists are still working and squeeze as much time into their paintings to produce a finished product for which they can be proud. Their tenacity is impressive for such young workers.
Murals are about the message first and the visual aspects second, whether the message is written or implied. According to instructor Tracey Schiavello, “It is beautiful to see the critical thinking and problem solving throughout the process." Students focus on color theory, maintaining hue, mixing enough paint to finish the job, making sure the background doesn't overpower the message and asking if the viewer be able to "get" the intended message.




