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Artist Hollyn Gerrald shares a painting of herself and her sister, representing how their lives have been changed. Students submit their art to be showcased at the yearly VASE Competition.

Displaying works of art

Story by Jillian Tyler, staff writer May 8, 2026

As the year ends and students begin to shift their focus towards summer break, Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) participants prepare for their state competition. From Apr. 23-25, 2026, the Texas High...

Art covers a large part of the self expression spectrum. Transitioning from private to public work marks an important milestone in an artist’s life. Morales’ artwork will hang on display at the Bullock Texas State History Museum through March along with an awards ceremony on March 29, 2026.

The world in color

Story by Kendyl Franklin, Staff Writer March 26, 2026

Colors flood the page as a young artist morphs words and feelings into a portrait. They flow together perfectly to create an award-winning piece of art. On Jan. 20, 2026, Fine Arts Department Chair...

The stroke of a paintbrush used to hold just as much uniqueness as a fingerprint. But now, as artificial intelligence grows in popularity, artists start to incorporate this use of technology into their art. This causes viewers and fans to question whether the art still holds any value.

Separating the artist from the art

Story by Kendyl Franklin, Staff Writer March 13, 2026

The stroke of a paintbrush used to hold just as much uniqueness as a fingerprint. But now, as artificial intelligence grows in popularity, artists start to incorporate this use of technology into their...

Forgive and forget?

Forgive and forget?

Story by Kamryn Jean, Opinion Editor September 26, 2022

It happens all too often. Whether it be a defamatory video or a resurfaced tweet from 2014, an artist who has easily risen to fame has become lost in the sea of controversy we call “Cancel Culture.”  As...

Advanced artisans

Advanced artisans

Story by Kamryn Jean, Staff writer February 28, 2022

There often comes a group of talented students who flourish in the art studio. They are praised for being visionaries and commended for their astonishing ability to create what they have learned and what...

The logo for the internet challenge Inktober, which THS Art Club participated in this year

Ready, set, ink

Story by Zoe Rushing, Advertising editor November 19, 2021

On the first day of October, people from across the globe gather their pens and ink to begin drawing and posting their work for others to see. Over the course of a month, they will make a new piece everyday...

Amelia Stansbury works on one of her latest digital art pieces in class. After high school, Stansbury plans to teach art.

From canvas to screen

Story by Zoe Rushing, staff writer April 25, 2021

A girl sits in her art class as she diligently works and sketches out her next project with a unique design already planned in her mind. Hours later, a piece will emerge from the initial pencil sketch....

Many students across the campus have always considered art as nothing more than an extracurricular. However, if was a required core subject, there would be many benefits.

Paint it

Story by Zoe Rushing, staff writer January 21, 2021

For an hour a day students get to let their own individuality and creativity shine through as their own patience and skills are tested. Art can push them to create anything with only their own creativity...

Debbie Nicholas sits in front of her most recent painting she's been working on. Numerous other pieces of art are displayed throughout ARTS on Broad.

The art of retirement

Story by Cate Rounds, Editor in Chief July 12, 2020
After teaching for 37 years, with 20 of those years being at Texas High, art teacher Debbie Nicholas has retired. While some would take this time to settle down and take things slow, Nicholas packed up her paint brushes and jumped forth on a new project. The former art teacher took her skills and used them to open her own art gallery, ARTS on Broad, located in downtown Texarkana.
Photo Illustration by Bailey Groom

Self-taught stress relief

Story by Joseph Asher, staff writer March 17, 2020

 A feeling of accomplishment rushes over her body as she finishes the last stitch. Thinking back to when she could barely finish one design, she stares at the embroidery she just completed in awe. Teaching...

The race to VASE

The race to VASE

Story by Peyton Sims, culture editor February 20, 2020

Artists from Texas High will be traveling to Pittsburg, Texas to compete in the 26th annual Visual Arts Scholastic Event on Saturday, Feb. 20. Students had the opportunity to enter up to two pieces ranging...

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