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Mr. Wilen stands in front of his winning piece, "Firebox" | 48" x 48" | Oil on Canvas | 2020-2022

Sounds of industry and rhythm inspire creativity

Emma Kirkwood, Reporter
March 27, 2023
This week, The Clarionette returns to the Artist of the Week by interviewing Ben Kresl. Enticed with drawing and painting from a young age, Kresl, now a senior, has been doing art for most of his life. Drawing inspiration from French artists such as Roger Broders with his travel posters, Kresl has been able to create many unique pieces throughout his time at U-High. While familiar with digital media, Kresl prefers to use a simple charcoal pencil when creating his art. “It feels kind of selfish, but I like to be able to say that I created something from scratch and truly call it my own. Being able to reach a final product when it comes to art is both really satisfying and provides me with a sense of ownership that I believe is hard to find anywhere else,” Kresl said.

Artist’s Corner: Ben Kresl

Benjamin Thomas, Reporter
February 1, 2022
As a child, junior Harrison Gordon loved drawing and being creative, but he didn’t explore art a whole lot in middle school. Mike Henning’s Art Fundamentals class has led Gordon to reconnect with art and the happiness it gives him. Gordon said he got back into art because he needed a way to express himself other than the music he makes. “I love art so much because of the freedom it gives me to make whatever I want, and truly express and bring to life ideas I have,” Gordon said. “It’s one of my favorite hobbies now”

Artist’s Corner: Harrison Gordon

Joe Brown, Reporter, Photographer
April 12, 2019

Artist’s Corner: Maya Cohler

Emma Stroh, Reporter, Photographer
March 8, 2019
Junior Isaac Ogunleye describes his artistic style as “another way to express himself.” He uses detail to show different memories, dreams, thoughts and also his favorite things. His artwork is a lot of unique and interesting pieces that all connect to him in one way or another. “Art is unique to everyone,” Ogunleye said, “and that is one of the main reasons i even started to draw and doodle. It was all unique, and I have always seen myself as a unique individual.”

Artist’s Corner: Isaac Ogunleye

Joe Brown, Reporter, Photographer
February 8, 2019
Artist's Corner: Artistic Visibility

Artist’s Corner: Artistic Visibility

Celeste Berardi, Reporter
February 16, 2018
Artist's Corner: Katie Reeves

Artist’s Corner: Katie Reeves

Sarah Park, Reporter
February 13, 2017
Artist's Corner: Austin Spaulding

Artist’s Corner: Austin Spaulding

Kait Ludwig, Reporter
February 8, 2017
Artist's Corner: Ally Shepard

Artist’s Corner: Ally Shepard

Kait Ludwig, Reporter
February 1, 2017
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Artist’s Corner

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Artist's Corner

Artist’s Corner

Noah Walker, Reporter
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