Dog Portrait and Painting Planning by
Grace Courtney ’ 21
to be a part of their ongoing education . All Thornton Academy students grades 8-12 are given an iPad by the school as part of their 1:1 iPad program . Pencils were made available for a small protection fee , and were provided free to all Foundations classes .
Graduate Zara Boss ’ 21 appreciated the new element last semester .
“ The Apple Pencil has completely changed my relationship with tablets , and Procreate has been the single-most effective digital art tool I ’ ve ever used ,” Boss said .
What do students most appreciate about the new medium ? The back button , which allows them to correct mistakes quickly and evolve ideas continuously . Plus the variety of brushes and the ability to document the creation of the art-making process .
The new technology will never completely replace traditional art forms , but when asked if she would continue using the Apple Pencils now that everyone has returned to being fully in person Thomas gave an emphatic yes , and more .
“ I have been reflecting about what I have learned or gained as an educator during this time , what I might use again and how my teaching model might evolve ,” she said . “ With every challenge comes an opportunity .”
Don ’ t Bite the Hand ( left page ) and Wishing Stones ( above ) by Elizabeth Bove ’ 21
Night & Day by Grace Thibodeau ’ 21
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