Art 101 - Wednesday, 9/2 - Fourth Period

[notsobadatall.livejournal.com]

If anyone asked why an art class was being done in the Danger Shop, it would be hard to say if Nick would have an answer. At least, an answer he could give.

All the same, the room was set up in the style of a very pretty, somewhat rustic art studio with lots of windows and many easels and supplies stacked in the corner. There were desks, but only so many as the students might need and they took up a relatively small section of the studio that seemed to have a chalkboard added to it.

"Good afternoon, class," he greeted them as they walked in, a copy of the syllabus on every desk, "and welcome to Art 101. As the description on the class said, we will be studying art history... but we will also be applying those lessons in our own self-expression and the expansion of our understanding of what art is as well as what it has been in various times and cultures."

He half-sat on the desk, a little slouchy but still professional.

"Today, however, we start with introductions, of course, and a bit of free expression."

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Introductions

[notsobadatall.livejournal.com]

"My name is Nicholas Chevalier, and I will be your professor for this semester. You may call me Mr. Chevalier, Professor Chevalier, Nick, or any permutation of that name that isn't 'hey you'," and he said that with a boyish grin.

...if he listed all the names you could call him, he'd be there all day.

"I have been a teacher many times over the course of my life," which of course sounded a little funny coming from a guy who looks 30-something tops, "and I have always been a student of the arts. The expression through music, through paint, through sculpture, is something that I think can be very useful to just about anyone. And an understanding of the arts, I feel, comes with knowing their history. Not just techniques, but... context. Meaning. Cultural significance."

He spread his hands, as if to say he wouldn't go on.

"Now if you could all tell me your name, your class, and your art experience, which can just be as a patron and not an artist, we can get started."

He pointed to the nearest person.

"You, please?"

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[walks-two-paths.livejournal.com]

"Savannah Levine, senior, and I've been an artist since I could hold a pencil or a paint brush."

Re: Introductions

[notsobadatall.livejournal.com]

"Well then, Miss Levine, I certainly hope that this class can still offer you something new," he said with a small grin.

Re: Introductions

[walks-two-paths.livejournal.com]

"There is always something new to learn about art, sir," she said with a smile. "If there wasn't so much to learn, it wouldn't still be a strong focus with some people."

Re: Introductions

[notsobadatall.livejournal.com]

"Well, then, it seems there's one less thing I have to teach you," he teased mildly.

"Glad to have you here."

Re: Introductions

[trigons_child]

"My name is Raven," she said quietly, "though I am also called Rachel Roth. I am a sophomore. I do not have any true experience with art, but I thought it would be good to expand my knowledge."

Re: Introductions

[notsobadatall.livejournal.com]

"It's always good to expand one's knowledge," he agreed, stepping a little closer since she was quiet. He couldn't quite get rid of the detective's instincts just yet.

"Would you prefer Raven or Miss Roth?"

Re: Introductions

[trigons_child]

"I will answer to either, but my given name is Raven," she said. "I prefer that name." She studied Nick, trying to get a feel for him.

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[bitten_notshy]

"Jack Priest, senior, and while I've been taught to sketch most of my experience is as a patron."

Re: Introductions

[notsobadatall.livejournal.com]

"Welcome, Mr. Priest," he said with a bow of his head, "and we'll be doing a bit of both as time permits."

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[youcantfollow.livejournal.com]

"Griffin O'Conner, junior. I just like to draw," he shrugged, not knowing how to describe it as experience. "I was never trained, but it's something I do." A lot.

Re: Introductions

[notsobadatall.livejournal.com]

He tipped his head to Griffin.

"There's nothing wrong with drawing. Or with doing it sans training."

There was a faint little smile on his lips.

"My... father simply insisted on it. And despite that, I've come to find abstract art more to my taste."

Re: Introductions

[youcantfollow.livejournal.com]

Admittedly, it was rather nice to have a teacher for something that was an enjoyable act. Maybe he'd fix that water problem.

"I tend to draw what I see," Griff replied. "It's never an exact replica, but I don't know if I want them to be."

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[wantstodirect]

"Tony Foster, senior," Tony said. "I don't have a lot of experience with art, actually."

Re: Introductions

[notsobadatall.livejournal.com]

Nick smiled.

"Not a problem, Tony. Beginners are always welcome. May I ask... why you took the class?"

Re: Introductions

[wantstodirect]

"I want to direct movies," Tony said. "A friend back home suggested an art class might be good for developing my eye for visual stuff."

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[lickyourmind.livejournal.com]

"I'm Jason Stackhouse, a junior, and uh, I thought I was gonna get to color." He chuckled, thinking he was funny. "You know I ain't done none of that since I was a kid." And that was before his parents were killed.

Re: Introductions

[notsobadatall.livejournal.com]

"You will," he assured him with a faint smile, "get to color, I mean. Today, if you'd like."

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[lickyourmind.livejournal.com]

"That'll be easy and now you got me thinkin'. You know that one movie with the ghost and the mud -- whatcha call it -- oh pottery!" He snapped his fingers. "Think we'll be doin' any of that with partners?" The boy could dream, couldn't he?

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[formermayqueen.livejournal.com]

"Cordelia Chase, Senior and I like to buy art and look at at." Really expensive art, that she didn't understand, and would hopefully be bought by a rich husband!

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[notsobadatall.livejournal.com]

"I see. Do you have any favorite artists or kinds of art?"

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[formermayqueen.livejournal.com]

"Um, nothing too dark or depressing, and it has to match the decor."

She had no idea about art, she just knew what matched the drapes.

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[17andinfected.livejournal.com]

"Shilo Wallace, junior, and I draw a little. I also work at the art gallery in town," she answered when it was her turn.

Re: Introductions

[notsobadatall.livejournal.com]

Nick bowed his head with a little grin.

"Well, Miss Wallace, welcome to the class. What do you like to draw?"

Re: Introductions

[17andinfected.livejournal.com]

"Um, things in nature, like plants and insects, and animals. Sometimes people."