Sentinel High School Finished Windows - Second Set of 2

Spread the Word!!!  This Friday, May 3rd, 5-7 p.m., silent auction at Studio C, 420 N. Higgins.  Come on out and bid on these amazing works of art!  

Isabel Snyders
Can You See the Sparrows?
Acrylic on Glass
27" x 28"

When presented with this project I thought that the best use of my window would be to work with my window.  I decided to paint sparrows who seemed to be on the other side of the window to give the feeling of looking at the sparrows flying outside of the window, rather than just sparrows painted on the window.

Katriena Maart
Dripping Creativity
Acrylic on Glass
28" x 31"

When our class was first given this assignment, I had no idea how to start.  The first idea that I had for it  was to splatter paint on the glass.  Splattering paint is messy, so I started to drip the paint down the window.  I knew that I wanted my window to have bright and vibrant colors.  The word "Create" was written by my lovely friend, Parker Smith, just as a joke, but I liked the idea so much that I traced over his handwriting with paint.

Devin Day and Josiah Doddema
Astral Phoenix
Etched Glass, Acrylic Paint
31" x 28"

Devin:  The Astral Phoenix design is my dad's design.  When the frosted window idea was presented to us, I thought that this design would look cool.  The cool thing about the design is that the beak of the phoenix is a moon and the flames make up the head.
Josiah:  I chose to partner with my friend Devin and he suggested the Phoenix. My idea was to paint the frame a dark, spacey look to give to the Astral Phoenix.

Allyssa Ruttenbur and Jesse King
Quarrelsome Koi
Acrylic and Tissue Paper on Glass
28" x 27"

We decided to paint a Koi fish together, since it is Alyssa's favorite fish.  After arguing constantly about which color to paint which part and how to make this painting look its very best, we settled our differences and completed this project.  Working together was very difficult, but in the end, we overcame our differences and began to get along.  To us, this painting now resembles friendship.

Payton Randall
Translucent Insanity
Acrylic on Glass
28" x 54"

I decided to express my imagination via abstract art, refraining from the pen and ink I have become accustomed to.  Really, the idea for the artwork just arrived spontaneously, so there is no reason for doing this besides artistic value.

Marcus Bartlett
Marcus's Garden City
Plastic Bottles, Tissue Paper, Permanent Markers, Acrylic Paint
19" x 28"

I like gardens so I made 3D flowers and I like colorful art pieces.  I used tissue paper and plastic bottles to make a transparency effect.  I like being in gardens because everything is unique in its own special way.

Sydney Pasternak

Life Cycle

Acrylic, Magazine clippings, Fabric on Glass

28" x 19"

Biking seems to be the "Life Cycle" for a large percentage of people around the world, and especially the beautiful city of Missoula, Montana.  I consider myself a fan of bikes and cycling, so when we layed our mark on these fun windows, I figured, "Why not something we Missoulians love?"  As a young artist, I have had this amazing opportunity to  help my own kind with expressing myself.  I find this project for the Youth Homes the most rewarding experience.  It is refreshing to see artists giving up their art for such a noble cause.  I hope for the best for the youth and the fascinating artistic works of the students!

Maddie Keast

The Frontier

Maps, Paper, Barbed Wire and Acrylic on Glass

18" x 36"

I used a rustic feel to channel an "Old Montana" feel.  I used old maps, aged paper, and barbed wire to make it seem worn down and give it a unified theme.  This project was really inspiring and nothing beats an opportunity to help others.  Thank you for looking at my window.  I hope you are as inspired by this project as I was.

Parker Smith

Country Time Window

Acrylic/ Chalkboard Paint on Glass

28" x 19"

My window was inspired by functionality.  I didn't just want to paint a window that might only be appealing to one person.  Instead, I wanted to try and appeal to a larger public with it being more "commercial" or something you might expect to find in your own home.  My window was recycled  but it was relatively new for a window, about 20 years old, and in perfect shape, without a scratch on it.  I wanted my window to have the appearance of an aged older window.  So, I had to age the frame quite a bit.  Half of my window is painted with chalk board paint so you can write memos on it and draw pictures if you want to.  The other half of my window as a lacey old design painted on the back of the glass.  I really enjoyed making this window, but I wish I had more time to work on it and add more details. I'm happy about the outcome of my window and I hope it raises a lot of money for local youth homes.

Brittany Finch

Elder Spirit

Etched Glass

34" x 36"

I chose to etch a tree on my window simply because I enjoy the steadfastness and seemingly elder wisdom that the crooked branches hold.  I left the window frame aged just the way it was to tie in the old story book look of the tree.  The bible verse is one of my favorites and it is done in color to accent the light blue original undercoat on the wood frame.  I am very pleased with the end result of this window and I hope it finds a good home.

Taylor Honabach and Kelleigh Sontag

Literature to Reality

Torn Pages of a Novel, Tissue Paper, Decal, Acrylic on Glass

42" x 25.5"

We chose to use an old book to create a landscape because we both love to read.  We chose the window because it was unique and rugged.  The tree was a spur of the moment choice and we ended up loving it.

Sydney A. Diacon 
A Peaceful Scene
Acrylic on Glass
28" x 19"

My painting is of Japanese cherry blossoms.  I just really like how delicate and beautiful Japanese cherry blossoms are.  This painting reminds me of how peaceful things can be, even if you are surrounded by chaos.

Courtney Vitelli
On the Edge
Mixed Media
28" x 54"

My painting is a girl's face with her hair going all crazy.  I painted this because it is supposed to bring out the earthy side of people.  I don't have a story.  My meaning is IDK.

Maddie Dixon

French Curves

Acrylic on Glass

28” x 27”

My piece is colorful shapes within a white background.  It doesn’t really have a story behind it.  I just really wanted to make something different and colorful.  I enjoy the way the French curves look.

Allyssa Ruttenbur
Hang in There
Acrylic on Glass
24" x  23"

I chose to paint a Panda bear on my window because I believe that this is the animal that best resembles my personality: Peace, Love, and Happiness.  However, when things get rough, the only thing you can do is "hang in there."  If I could give this Panda a name, his name would be Harmony.

Julio Carpio
British Invasion
Acrylic on Glass
32" x 33"

This painting shows the symbol of the Rolling Stones, hence the title.  Notice that the background colors are the colors of the British flag.  I used this theme because during the era of the Rolling Stones, they produced some of the greatest music, while paving the way for many other great musicians.