The world is an incredible place. During my first year as a professional artist, I dedicated my social self to meeting creative, passionate people. Lora Sanders is one of those inspiring artists I met through Twitter, and have since struck up a real-life friendship. When she told me she was going to have her California High School Art Classes create work in my style, I was flattered. The results (many after the jump, Geisha by Madison pictured above) are stunning.
About the project:
“Technically teenagers hold a certain depth and soul that can be extracted and channeled with the right inspiration. Jason Borbay’s artistic style provided them with just that; an engaging view into iconic Pop art that inspired them to mix visual pictures with newspaper headlines. Students created 18 x 24 paintings in Borbay’s style, and for three weeks did as he flawlessly does…. remained a step ahead of cultural currents in today’s crazy universe. Thanks for the inspiration Borbay!”
Lora Sanders
A.P./ I.B. Art teacher
Great Oak High School
Temecula California
After the jump, a wonderful collection of paintings and sketchbook pages created by a talented group of artists in California.
Girl With Angel Wings | Noelle Smith
Chinese Girl | Kaitlyn Harris
Purple Afghani Women | Alia
Person in Haiti | Paul
Green Graffiti Water Tower | Harkin
Dick Van Dyke | Brenna
Hawaiian Idol | Kristina
Train | Bryant Fongsaly
Price of Success | Chelsea Strauss
Shoes | Brook Cruz
Girl With Sunglasses | Miriah Therrin
Clock Tower | Kristena Jackson
American Flag | Heather
Playgirl | Rosario
Blond Girl | Katelyn Belt
Monkey | Amber Pescha
Man With Hat | Carol Murphy
Bus | Emily
Statue of Liberty | Alex
Dog | Laura
Red Girl | Cayla Steinhoff
Woman With Flowers | Cindy
Sketchbook Pages
Sketchbook Page Reflection
Sketchbook Page Study
Sketchbook Page Process
Sketchbook Page Preparation
Sketchbook Page Planning
Sketchbook Page Background
Sketchbook Page Information
Sketchbook Page Information
Sketchbook Page Ideas
Lora Sanders | Artist, Teacher, Friend
To Lora and her talented students, I thank you. This is an honor and inspiration I cannot put into words.
Wow- Magnificent art work by these high school students. An amazing tribute to the artist who inspired it!
Pretty dope, and congrats on going Kontinental. East to West!
totally blown away…bravo to all, and borbay. lora, you’re a great teacher too!!
These pieces of art are amazing! Each piece makes the viewer feel as if he knows the artist as well as what they are clearly expressing! Being a fellow artist it is fantastic a high school teacher has taken her passion and time in leading our children in the right direction. Our world is a unique place and seeing how the children view it with their own exploration through their work is simply a rare treat. Hat’s off to all the artists and their mentor.
Unbelievable, I never in a million years would have thought these were painted by high school students. They look like they should be in a gallery.The Geisha speaks to me I feel a sense of tranquility from the artist.Nice work to all the students. Great job to a teacher who obviously cares.
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