Having taken art classes starting at an early age, senior Maddie Egleston has been involved in art for most of her life. She has been planning her art booth since first grade, spending most of her time on ceramics. In addition, she has taken art elements A and B, multi-media, ceramics, art appreciation, drawing and design, advanced ceramics, advanced multi-media and painting at Revere. Egleston also uses her ability to help others progress in art.

Egleston, having taken all of the art classes available at Revere, now uses her skills to teach others. She teaches at the Richfield Art Studio, working mostly with younger children. She also uses her artistic ability to create artwork for shows and her senior art booth.

Egleston commented on the progress she made with one of her students, RMS eighth grader Taylor Ebert, learning new techniques from her as well.

“Working with [Ebert] was my best story of progress with a student. It was so great because I was learning to teach, and she was learning to work on the wheel. We just really helped each other out,” Egleston said.
Ebert took a higher level ceramic class from Egleston every Thursday for six months at the Richfield Art Studio. In her particular class, all of the students received a new block of clay each week and made a piece of pottery using the pottery wheel. After shaping their pieces, they painted their work with various glazes. Ebert explained that she made a mug, plates, bowls, vases and more. Ebert noted her favorite work from her time with Egleston.

“My favorite piece that I have ever made was probably a plate that I made for my mom, which was one of the first things I had ever made. It is a red plate [which has the quote], ‘Where life begins and love never ends,’ [written on the rim]. My friends and family always ask me where I bought it,” Ebert said.

Art teacher Sandra Fox has had Egleston in class for the past three years. Fox commented on Egleston’s work ethic.

“[Egleston] comes in during study hall and any free time she has to try different techniques. [She] is an excellent student [and] loves learning and trying new things,” Fox said.

Aside from her work outside of school, Egleston participates in Revere art extracurricular clubs as well. She has held the position of co-president of the RHS art club for the last two years with senior Erica Mason. Fox commented on their duties as leaders of the club.

“She and [Mason] plan all the projects, order the materials and teach the members how to make them during art club,” Fox said.

With the knowledge Egleston has gained from Revere, the Richfield Art Studio and her inherent skill, she plans to continue her education in art at Kent State University. She may potentially pursue teaching art classes or running a ceramics studio. Using her hobby to her advantage, Egleston plans on expressing her passion by majoring in art.