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Del Mar hosts national art show
Artist Barbara Simcoe serves as judge for annual drawing, sculpture show The Art and Drama Department kicked off its 57th annual National Drawing and Small Sculpture Show on Feb. 17, with a lecture given the previous day. This year’s guest juror for the show, Barbara Simcoe, an artist and professor at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, gave insight into her life and vision for art using multiple mediums such as oil paintings and graphite. A lot of her paintings are based on photos that she has taken on her travels around the world. The department picked Simcoe to be this year’s…
DMC students show talent in makeup
Makeup artists, models and photographers recently gathered at a local studio to create artistic expressions, network and do photo shoots. Students from the Del Mar College cosmetology program also participated in the April 24 event that allowed them the chance to meet other creatives who share their love for makeup and glamour. “Being a part of this event was one of the biggest steps to making my dreams come true,” said Samantha Villarreal, cosmetology major. “The opportunity was very much appreciated and I look forward to working with this successful group of people in the future.” The event gave makeup…
Artist draws inspiration from travels and background
Guest lecture artist Sharon Kopriva came by Richardson Performance Hall at Del Mar College’s Heritage Campus on Feb. 17 to introduce a few of her pieces that will be shown at DMC’s 56th annual National Drawing and Small Sculpture Show. Kopriva is the guest juror for the show. According to Assistant Professor of Art Benjamin Ogrodnik, Kopriva is a multidiscipline artist whose work is mysterious and timeless. Kopriva’s work consists of sculptures, drawings, and paintings. The Houston-based sculptor and painter portrays her Catholic faith through her artwork. Kopriva said her piece “Pendent Woman” portrays a new period of light in…