We are thrilled to announce that on Friday, 10th January, our Year 10 GCSE Art groups had the incredible opportunity to work with a talented and inspiring artist, Jessica Morningstar. An art lecturer at HOW College, Jess is also a lead illustrator and mural artist at Inka Creative Studio, as well as a freelance painter with an impressive portfolio.
With a rich history of creating art for major festivals such as Glastonbury and Nostock, [Artist’s Name] has also worked on large-scale murals for restaurants across Worcestershire, collaborated with the National Trust, and designed graphic works for local bands. Her work is diverse, vibrant, and full of energy, offering a wealth of experience for our students to draw upon.
During the sessions, students had the opportunity to learn from her as she led focused workshops designed to develop their drawing and painting skills. Through hands-on activities, they explored future career possibilities in the creative industries, discovering how artists like Jess navigate freelance work, collaborations, and commissions. The students were also encouraged to think about the role of teamwork and collaboration in the creative process as they participated in group projects that emphasized the importance of shared ideas and artistic vision.
As always, Year 10 were exceptionally hard working and great role models for the school.
We are grateful for Jess’ generosity in sharing her expertise and inspiring our students to think creatively about their future careers in art. It was a fantastic day, full of artistic exploration and collaboration!
