Pendleton High Students Dive into Local Art at BMCC with Instructor Nika Blasser

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On a sunny afternoon, students from Pendleton High School visited Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) to explore art, led by instructor Nika Blasser. Their visit included the Feves Art Gallery where they viewed the 'Local Color' exhibit, featuring works by local artists that depicted the regional landscape through various artistic styles.

The highlight for the students was a piece by Shari Dallas, known for her vibrant and abstract landscape art. Dallas's work uses bold colors to depict landscapes, which the students discussed in depth with Blasser, focusing on techniques like color blocking and abstract representation.

After the gallery tour, the students participated in a hands-on activity in the BMCC art classroom. Inspired by Dallas’s work, they collaborated on a painting project. In groups, they created their own landscape paintings using abstract designs and color transitions, applying what they had learned.

Throughout the day, the students' creativity was evident as each group brought their unique style to the collaborative artwork. The activity encouraged teamwork and allowed the students to experiment with colors and painting techniques. The final piece was a vibrant, collaborative painting that reflected Dallas’s style and showcased the students' creativity.