Professor Jacy Richardson, D-B Class of 2012, recently visited the Advanced Placement (AP) Studio and Advanced Drawing classes at Dobyns-Bennett High School where she shared her expertise and passion for art.

 

Richardson, an accomplished VFX/3D Artist with Cortina Productions of Washington D.C. and Assistant Professor at ETSU, spent time with the students of Colonel Bennett’s classes, providing valuable insights into the artistic process, offering career suggestions, and discussing the broader world of art and higher education. “Jacy seeks to inspire young artists to think beyond the classroom and explore the possibilities that come with pursuing art at the collegiate level and beyond.” said Bennett.

 

Several students expressed excitement about the prospect of continuing their education in art, with many citing the interaction with Richardson as motivating and eye-opening. Richardson shared her independent work which is focused on immersive and interactive media for museums, the expectations of the Digital media program at ETSU, and shared the work of many of her students and contemporaries in her field.

 

The visit is part of Bennett’s effort to bring DB alumni that are working in art related fields into his classroom to foster a connection between the past and the present generations of artists. Colonel Bennett, who has taught at Dobyns-Bennett for two decades, also enjoys catching up and learning of the successes of his former students.  “Our students benefit by engaging with professional artists like Professor Richardson,” said Colonel Bennett. “It helps them see the real-world applications of their studies and provides them with valuable perspective on their craft and the possibilities ahead of them.”