Courthouse art

Katelyn Jackson, an 11th-grade Denham Springs High Talented Art student of Nona LeBlanc, showed her mixed media work (intended to convey that the unconscious is more true than the conscious) in the spring show at the courthouse sponsored by Clerk of Court Thomas Sullivan and the Arts Council of Livingston Parish. In the Program since 6th grade, she prefers to use oil pastels and acrylics. She plans to be a veterinarian with art as a pasttime.

ReneŽ Picou, an 11th-grade Doyle High School Talented Art student of Sherry Martin, took first place with her oil pastel ÒPretty ParrotÓ in the spring show at the courthouse sponsored by Clerk of Court Thomas Sullivan and the Arts Council of Livingston Parish. In the Talented program since 2nd grade, oil pastels are her favorite medium. She plans to use her art skills in fashion, possibly in design, buying, make-up or display.

Dillon Raborn, an 11th-grade Live Oak High Talented Art student of Sara Smith, took first place with his marker and colored pencil “Bluegrass” in the spring show at the courthouse sponsored by Clerk of Court Thomas Sullivan and the Arts Council of Livingston Parish. In the Talented Art program since 3rd grade, he thought of art as just a hobby for a long time, but now thinks he may use it working as a concept artist for video games.

Ashleigh Roshto, a 12-grade Denham Springs High Talented Art student of Nona LeBlanc, showed an acrylic painting of a tulip in the spring show at the courthouse sponsored by Clerk of Court Thomas Sullivan and the Arts Council of Livingston Parish. In the Talented program since 9th grade, this is her first acrylic, a medium she now loves. She plans to join the Army, but says she may Òdraw my feelings out and my travels.Ó

Matthew Seguin, a 6th-grade North Corbin Junior High School Talented Art student of Kim Pierson, took first place with his acrylic painting of a cow, titled ÒMary Lee, in the spring show at the courthouse sponsored by Clerk of Court Thomas Sullivan and the Arts Council of Livingston Parish. In the Talented program since 4th grade, he prefers watercolor to acrylics because he finds it easier to mix. Art as a career? A definite Òyes.Ó

Stephanie Valadez, an 11th-grade Walker High Talented Arts student of Candice Hernandez, showed an acrylic Japanese dragon in the spring show at the courthouse sponsored by Clerk of Court Thomas Sullivan and the Arts Council of Livingston Parish. A protective symbol she dedicated and will present it to a friend. In the Program since 9th grade, sheÕll use Òwhatever medium works and gets the job done.Ó She plans to be a mechanical engineer with art as a hobby.

Jenny Watenpuhl, an 11th-grade Denham Springs High Talented Art student of Nona LeBlanc, showed her collage ÒThe Broken Mask,Ó contrasting a cheerful background with black and white subject, in the spring show at the courthouse sponsored by Clerk of Court Thomas Sullivan and the Arts Council of Livingston Parish. In the Talented program since 9th grade, she previously prevered pencil but now enjoys colors. She plans a career in the Army, perhaps selling paintings on the side.