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Junior Project: Realistic Art

Junior Project: Realistic Art

This slide presentation shows a timeline of my art process. Starting with the inspiration of my parents art, to the art I did before starting this project including realistic and anime styles. It then shows my beginning in exploration of realistic art, specifically in human face structures. The next slides show my work in my St.Kates PSEO drawing class and the work I did outside of class. The final piece was a way to bring in all I had learned. I took pictures around the Twin Cities at night with my friend Jiahong. I took those pictures and edited them together to create a singular reference. To up the challenge I decided to paint the final on a 4x4 ft canvas. The final slide is the result shown. I used gouache and acrylic paint.

Woodburning

Woodburning

I have been working on woodburning for a year and making this board for our Student of the Block display was a chance to try my skills on a bigger scale than I had done in the past. It is entirely wood burned and it took as many hours as a grade level project. I’m hopefully going to pain a boarder on some 2x4s to add a bit of color but that will be another project.

Senior Project: A Year of Drawing

Senior Project: A Year of Drawing

My presentation showcases my final drawing portfolio. It is a selection from all of the architecture, sculpture, and portrait drawings that I have completed in the last year.

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Est. 2001

Avalon School seeks to establish a just world by nurturing an equitable school community for students that inspires active learning, social justice, engaged citizenship, and hope for the future.

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CANCELED: Parent Education Event: It's That Easy: Parents as Sexuality Educators

"It's That Easy: Parents as Sexuality Educators". The session will focus on development, general tips, and skills for having conversations about relationships and sex.
January 13, 2026
Virtual
"It's That Easy: Parents as Sexuality Educators". The session will focus on development, general tips, and skills for having conversations about relationships and sex.
Contact:
Tim Quealy (tim@avalonschool.org)

Open House - Thursday, Dec 11th

Open House - Thursday! Come learn about our innovative and award-winning program, tour our space, and get questions answered from Avalon Staff. Thursday, December 11th, 6:30-7:30pm.
December 11, 2025
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Open House - Thursday! Come learn about our innovative and award-winning program, tour our space, and get questions answered from Avalon Staff. Thursday, December 11th, 6:30-7:30pm.
Contact:
Nora - nora@avalonschool.org

Open House - Thursday, Nov 13th (6:30)

Open House Thursday, November 13th, 6:30-7:30pm.
November 13, 2025
Avalon School
Open House Thursday, November 13th, 6:30-7:30pm.
Contact:
Nora - nora@avalonschool.org
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Testimonials

The advisors and staff are committed to helping students which I appreciated. I had a friendly relationship to all and I have throughly enjoyed my time at Avalon!

Alumn

Survey, 2023

I love the small size and the limited amount of stressful transitions year-to-year (keeping the same advisor throughout middle school, high school; being in the same building for 6-12). I love that both of our children have the opportunity to explore their interests and to love learning again. Most of all, I love that both of my children are seen and valued for who they are and are treated as whole complex people.

Families

Survey, 2023

Avalon really gave me the tools to be a productive adult, advocate for myself and take learning into my own hands. When I was going through middle school I really struggled with public schooling, so when I made the move to Avalon I learned how to excel at what I do best and use project management skills to my advantage in my future.

Alumn

Survey, 2023

I think Avalon has always done an excellent job of empowering students to do the things they really care about and be themselves. During my time at Avalon I was able to truly explore what it meant to be myself and even do projects and get school credit for that work.

Alumn

Survey, 2023
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