In general, I have a dream job. These students are bright, motivated and well behaved. They are the kind of people I like to work with, and I am just here to try and help...

What she has there shows knowledge of painting. The children are very well done. It also shows knowledge of child abuse and neglect.

Fellow students are also involved in critiques. But the decisions are entirely up to the artist.

Since Kayla [Thompson] is pursuing a BFA in visual communications, her BA work in studio really draws from that.

It’s her past and her education coming together.