Comic Book & Cartooning Class!

Posted on September 30, 2014 by swartstudio

It’s no secret that comic books greatly influenced my path to becoming a fine artist and later educator. In fact, I’ve continued to collect comic books for nearly thirty years! I’ve had the pleasure of meeting several of my favorite … Continue reading →

Inspiring young artists through popular music

Posted on May 12, 2014 by swartstudio

When a Man Loves a Woman – Jody Watley For the last several weeks I’ve been teaching an after school aspiring artists class for sophomores and juniors in high school. Several of the students expect defined structure with each lesson, … Continue reading →

Summer Schedule for SWart Studio!

Posted on May 5, 2014 by swartstudio

Steven’s summer schedule of classes has finally been released and registration info can be found in catalogs for the Brookline Arts Center and Brookline Adult & Community Education, or online. Steven’s already begun planning and collaborating for some exciting classes … Continue reading →

Painting and Wheel Throwing Demos by Steven Derrick!

Posted on April 26, 2014 by swartstudio

The Brookline Arts Center has asked that I give a ceramic wheel throwing demo during its Open Studios, Saturday, April 26th. I’ll also be giving a brief demo of my technique and unique approach to painting from noon to 1pm! I’m looking forward to sharing what I love to do with the local community, everyone is welcome!

End of winter and start of spring classes!

Posted on February 13, 2014 by swartstudio

I’m pleased that my classes at the Brookline Art Center have been extended for the spring! I’m also teaching a Saturday ceramic class for ages 10-12. I can’t thank students and parents enough for the huge success winter term has … Continue reading →

Happy holidays and new year!

Posted on December 13, 2013 by swartstudio

Teens participating in a gingerbread house challenge!

I cannot believe the year is wrapping up so quickly, but I probably say that this time annually. I’m looking forward to completing a third painting of my Heroines collection next week and I was pleased with the gingerbread house competition that served for the last class of Culture for Change of 2013. Happy holidays!

Jagwar Ma – “Man I Need”

Posted on June 10, 2013 by swartstudio

Be sure to hit “Like” on the website’s Facebook tab to check out the various music videos that are playing in my classroom or inspiring my work. I prefer to stay away from today’s Top 40 and a little jazz or classical mixed with play gems from the ’60s-’90s or current independent artists that students don’t regularly hear. I especially like artists from other countries, not played on American radio. I’m constantly posting songs on Facebook that create a week’s playlist, helping me to establish a fun and creative environment in the art room ( or “studio-classroom”, as I call it.)

Jagwar Ma is the latest band I’ve been turned onto. For more of their music, checkout their page on SoundCloud!

April Announcements

Posted on March 31, 2013 by swartstudio

This month!

End of Winter Term

Posted on March 26, 2013 by swartstudio

Greenware, bisqueware, and glazeware, collectively. 5th Grade.

The winter term has wrapped up in public school and slowly at the art center where I teach afternoons. This week has been a perfect week for me to reflect on students’ progress by reviewing past lessons and projects since mid-January. As a whole it seems everyone’s had fun and learned quite a bit. I’m pleased with the successes had then till now.

6th Grader working intently on his comic book.

I get ‘a little’ excited talking about art.