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Ojascastro Gallery Artist's Statement Ojascastro ArtShop

My name is Maria Ojascastro. I am an Art for Well-Being instructor. It is my pleasure to present the artwork of some of my high school students.  In August 2020, I had the great privilege to begin as a long-term substitute teacher at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School (CVPA), with the added challenge of teaching visual art to over 150 students virtually. What the students created included expressions of the Black Lives Matter protests, self-reflections, COVID-19 uncertainties, Black History pride, the spirit of anticipation, and so much more. In January 2021, we welcomed approximately 10% of the students back in the school building, giving a glimpse of hope. It is our pleasure, to give the St. Louis community, a Glimpse of Hope featuring artwork by:

Jada Banks, Sophomore
Abbi Bossi, Senior
Ashley Bryant, Sophomore
Nadyia Cody, Junior
Ta’sha Cole, Sophomore
Nicholas Dilworth, Junior
Amajahne Edwards, Junior
Carla Holmes, Senior
Ezmarella Kean, Sophomore
Shayla McClendon, Sophomore
Ryane Owens, Sophomore

Central Visual and Performing Arts High School (CVPA) of the Saint Louis Public Schools district evolved in 1984 from a realization that gifted young artists need highly specialized and rigorous training to be prepared for the intense competition they will meet in colleges, conservatories, and the professional world. The creation of CVPA represented the district’s attempt to correlate an academic program with concentrated training in the arts.

For more information, about the art exhibit, email maria.ojascastro@slps.org.

Magenta Door Art Studio

For a life that is joyful, meaningful & manageable.

To see my background, please visit Ojascastro artist statement.

Please visit my gallery and shop to see what I've been creating in my art studio.

See me in person, for a one-day Pop-up show at KPAC on April 24.

Check out Gesso Magazine highlighting the KPAC show (and me:)

4 Steps to a more joyful, meaningful and manageable life...

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Private Art Class
Magenta Door Outdoor Studio
Any age
$65 an hour
Enjoy drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media or garden design in an outdoor studio - weather permitting. If weather does not cooperate, class will be by Zoom. I'll supply the art materials. Don't forget to bring your mask.

Private Art Class
Magenta Door Virtual Art Studio
Any age
$60 an hour per household
Painting or Stop-motion video or Manga or Drawing or Printmaking or Mixed Media. You supply the art materials. I'll supply the inspiration.

Private Art for Well-Being Session
Magenta Door Virtual Art Studio
Teens and adults
$60 an hour per individual
Art sessions to clear the mind, increase creativity, decrease stress, and learn new skills. You supply the art materials. I'll supply the inspiration.
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Group Drawing and Painting Classes
Magenta Door Virtual Art Studio
$30-$60 per evening.
You supply the art materials. I'll supply the inspiration.

Possible lessons:
Mandalas
Coasters and Cocktails
Vision Board
Symbols of Resiliency, Perseverance, and Hope
Inspired by Picasso’s “Bottle of Suze”
Master Mashup
Inspired by Starry Night
Paint like Bob Ross
Watercolor Greeting Cards
Coffee Stain Drawings

Virtual Art for Well-Being Team Building Workshop
Magenta Door Virtual Art Studio
$250 per group (Up to 20 participants)

This 1 1/2 hour Art for Well-Being workshop fosters team-building, calmness and self-awareness, enabling participants to adapt to everyday challenges.

$250 per group. (Up to 20 participants.)

Additional workshops are available.

Prosecco and Painting Party
Magenta Door Virtual Art Studio
$250-$500

Novice and experienced artists will enjoy one hour of creativity. Gather your friends for a special virtual party.

Summer Camp
Magenta Door Art Studio
Kids and adults
Drawing, painting, printmaking, and more! Stay tuned to find out if summer camp will be all virtual or in the outdoor studio...

If you have questions, contact me at magentadoorartstudio@gmail.com.

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Ojascastro Classes and Camps

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If you have a virtual session, look for your Zoom link in your email 24 hours before your Camp, Class, Sip or Session... then join virtually! If you are coming to the outdoor studio, don't forget your mask. Relax and have a seat. I'll be with you momentarily.