Painting and Drawing
From Sketch to Canvas
Working with a variety of mediums, from watercolors to charcoal, you'll be equipped with the tools to bring your creative vision to life in the painting and drawing program. Create a body of work that reflects your vision and voice with support from like-minded peers and teaching artists. No matter what stage you are at in your artistic journey, you will be encouraged to explore, experiment, and refine your craft.
Meet Your Teacher
Jō Adachi
Jō Adachi is an American artist and educator based in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Jō received a Master of Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Notre Dame. He has exhibited in a wide range of venues such as the South Bend Regional Museum of Art in Indiana and the Queens Museum of Art in NYC. Most recently, Jō exhibited work in the Art of the State exhibition in 2022.
He currently maintains a studio in Yardley, PA and teaches painting and drawing at George School.
Everybody can draw. It is just a matter of shifting your mindset and approach. I try to give students the knowledge of how to approach it and then they put it into practice. Everything is bite-sized but comes together in the end as a whole. I love seeing students grow into their creative selves.Jō Adachi
Painting and Drawing Teacher
Painting and Drawing
Shaela Joseph '24
Ally Fu '24
Melanie Shao '24
Phoebe Gunn '25
Ben Ferrenz '26
G Warmouth '27
Leeloo Boublil '24
Alina Pang '26
Annika Crawford '22
Sarah Hoang '25
Painting and Drawing Courses
ARV168A: AP Art History / ARV160A: Art History
The class exposes students to visual art history and provides an opportunity to delve into meaningful research. The course is organized into historical units from prehistoric times to the present. Skills taught include visual analysis, contextual analysis, comparison of artwork, artistic traditions, attribution of unknown work, “visual” art historical interpretations and challenges, and argumentation.
ARV170C: Creative Transformation
In this class, students unearth the world of artistic innovation while exploring the principles of "Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle." Through the mediums of photography and painting and drawing, and with the laser cutter, assemblage, and encaustic photography, students delve into the art of transforming both used and new materials.
ARV310A: Painting and Drawing
In this course, students build a foundation in basic painting and drawing. Various concepts, materials, and techniques involving painting and drawing are assigned and explored. Drawing is used as both a means of preparation and as an independent mode of expression. Students are also introduced to the fundamentals of painting.
ARV310D: Advanced Painting and Drawing
The focus of this course is directed towards creating a unique body of work in painting and drawing. In class, students work on strengthening their painting and drawing skills while developing a unique and personal vision. Students are encouraged to explore and develop their personal interests and ideas. Throughout the course, students are introduced to a variety of sources and materials to facilitate their exploration of different media, methods, processes, and possibilities to create art.
ARV310H: Advanced Studio: Painting & Drawing
The focus of this course is developing and completing a comprehensive body of work consisting of paintings and drawings that address a centralized theme with a written artist statement. Throughout the course, students advance and evolve their aesthetic, concept, personal ideas, and technical skills. Students are responsible for developing their portfolios by creating works that reflect their own individual voices.
ARV318H: AP Art & Design - Drawing
The AP Studio Art Exam consists of a comprehensive portfolio that addresses two components: Sustained Investigation, and Selected Works. In the Sustained Investigation section, students develop an inquiry to guide their creative process. In this section, students submit fifteen digital images that demonstrate their investigation and works of art guided by their inquiry. In Selected Works, five actual works of art that demonstrate the highest quality are submitted by mail to the College Board. An ability to work independently on art projects is essential in this class.
ARV777Y: IB SL Visual Arts / ARV777Z: IB HL Visual Arts
IB Visual Arts is a two-year course of study during which students work in multiple media while selecting one of the following as their primary visual art: Ceramics, Graphic Design, Painting and Drawing, Photography, or Sculpture. Students develop analytical skills in problem-solving and divergent thinking while working towards technical proficiency and confidence as artists, and while learning to challenge their own creative and cultural expectations and boundaries. In addition to exploring and comparing visual arts from different perspectives and in different contexts, students are expected to engage in, experiment with, and critically reflect upon a wide range of contemporary practices and media