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One City One Story 2016 Art Contest 1st place High School category Carissa Paccerelli Grade 10, Pasadena High School “Soothing Movement of the Train Calms Autistic Brother” Markers and colored pencil; 8 in x 11 in This image captures many elements. The first of which is the color and […]
One City One Story 2016 Art Contest 1st place Middle School category Emily Yu Grade 7, Sierra Vista Middle School “In Six Years” Pen and ink; 8 in x 10 in This whimsical and surreal piece captures childhood memories well. There’s a feeling of nostalgia: video games and fandoms, […]
One City One Story 2016 Art Contest 2nd place High School category Maggie Dong Grade 8, Foothills Middle School “Abandoned Train” Charcoal; 24 in x 18 in The first thing that stands out is the artist’s technical skill. The details in the charcoal are prominent and exceptional. The train […]
One City One Story 2016 Art Contest 2nd place Middle School category Kaitlyn Chiu Grade 7, Oak Avenue Intermediate School “Lost and Found” Watercolor and colored pencil; 15 in x 20 in The image of a little girl holding a stuffed animal, standing alone in a forest is quintessential […]
One City One Story 2016 Art Contest 3rd place High School category Shanna Finnigan Grade 8, La Canada High School “Summer of 2013: Back to the Nature” Acrylic, pen, marker; 14 in x 11 in At first look, this image appears dark, but the feeling is certainly far from […]
One City One Story 2016 Art Contest 3rd place Middle School category Isa Allin Grade 5, St. Elizabeth Parish School “Passing Train” Collage, fabric, paper, ink, clippings, crayons; 28 in x 13 in Many elements in this piece touch upon the Orphan Train. There’s a traveling train, a map, […]
Teens at the Pasadena Central Library had a wonderful time transforming their handwriting into artful drawings. In a workshop led by local artist Alethea Allarey, participants learned the concept of handmade lettering. They styled phrases, names, developed illustrative concepts to match its mood and tone, and created a fun font […]
Easy no-bake, no-cook chocolate truffle recipes. These can be made in minutes and do not require a stove or refrigeration/freezing between steps. We were able to make these in the library. Oreo No-Bake No-Cook Truffles 10 oreos 1 oz cream cheese Grind oreos in food processor Reserve about 1/3 cup of crushed […]
Personalize a metal box for yourself or as a gift. To personalize the box, you’ll first add your drawings, then use a simple battery powered salt water solution, etch in your design. Supplies: permanent markers metal boxes or plates, silver finish (Bead Landing metal sheets work really well; tins purchased […]
Hey teens! Do you need budget-friendly gift ideas? If so, the Pasadena Public Library subscribes to a really cool database called the Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center that can help you make your very own gifts without having to spend a grip of money or having to navigate the holiday […]