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Created by BMS student Andrew Benford.

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Every once in a while I get inspired to paint outside of my comfort zone. Remembering I did not go to Art School but, I teach Art; go figure. That is why I call it a God Given Gift.

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I was asked or better yet, challenged by a fellow teacher/ friend to draw Suga Mama. Well, if you have ever watched the proud family then you already know who she is.

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What good is a friendship if you have no one to share it with? Penny's best friend is Deshanae and she is a loud, big mouth, girly. The love each other to death and where you find Penny you are sure to fine Deshanae and vice versa. Enjoy!

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While sitting in the bed one evening, I started thinking about who/what I wanted to draw next. I thought about the proud family and pushed myself to draw Penny Proud.

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I was inspired to draw T.C. after watching Car Wash (The Original Movie).

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This summer I attended the Summer Institute at Purdue University Northwest. I did a demo on Picasso and Identity. This is also a step-by-step lesson I do every third week in August (the beginning of the school year). The directions are given to all but each picture turns out different.

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This summer I attended Purdue University Northwest Summer Institute for C3WP. A community writer's project to teach English teachers (all teachers) how to integrate English/Writing into their curriculum; especially Argumentative Essays.

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This was a step-by-step painting that did for my Music & Muse after school art club. Students were inspired to dream big, look outside the box or jar.

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This was pre-drawn traced art on the canvas. However, the colors, words and artistic creation is all mine. I actually implemented this in Music & Muse Art Club. This was an after school art club sponsored by East Chicago's Foundations.

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At the end of 2017/2018 School Year I was approached by Mrs. Ayala from ELL. She asked if I can do a paint and Sip & Paint Party for parents and students (minus the alcohol). This painting was based off CoCo the movie. This was my take on the movie

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I am always thinking, eating, and drinking art. Last year 2017 I was thinking of a way to interest my students into something new. I love myself and selfies; so what better way to do one then in monochromatic colors

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VIPKID Teacher.  I was interviewing to be an internet teacher for children overseas; so I created this picture as my background.  I did not get the job, fortunately but I did create this original piece of art.

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VIPKID Teacher.  I was interviewing to be an internet teacher for children overseas; so I created this picture as my background.  I did not get the job, fortunately but I did create this original piece of art.

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This was a self portrait of myself when my hair was longer and when I first started teaching art the summer of 2017.

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I drew and painted this chair April 2017 for CHAIRish for a Child. This is a community outreach project to prevent Child abuse. This event is put on yearly and auctioned off at the Indiana Visitors Center. It was a joy to create. She was auctioned off. I miss her; but she was created for a good cause.

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I was in absolute heaven in 2017.  I attended a cook off at East Chicago Central High School.  The students of the high school had been prepping and cooking all year and now was their big moment to shine.  Guess what, Chef G Garvin was their mentor and judge in the cook off.  He was gracious enough to let me hug all up on him.

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This piece was created by me for Ms. Kelly Bradley, R.I.P. I was absolutely honored to do this for her family, friends and the students at BMS of the School City of East Chicago.

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/this is a mini backpack I created last summer 2017 for my grand-daughter and my name sake, Riley Darlene.

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This was created September 2017 School Year for Hispanic Heritage Month. My student, Leroy Wright created the face, I drew the dress and body while Leroy drew the details in the dress. I painted the entire picture in and Mrs. Chantel Hunter hand made the flower.

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Created by BMS student Adriana Clark a.k.a. C.C. who also was autistic-ally gifted.

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Artist: Arely Aguliar
editor: Darlene Rosario-Reese
The art piece was drawn by one of my most talented artist, Arely Aguliar. This picture was totally different, and I edited the picture and painted it. I wish i had the before picture but this is the beautiful after.