Anyone who takes a tour through the duCret School of Art, soon comes to learn that it is an anomaly in the educative system. duCret is more than just a composition of multi-talented mentors and teachers. The very essential ingredient that enables the school to consistently offer excellence in training, is actually by virtue of it's faculty members. All of them are currently working professional artists. Emerging students are essentially mentored by artists who have literally walked in their beginner's shoes. They know the ropes, the struggles, the roller coaster ride of living job to job and yet all of them have come to find success ultimately. At this level of achievement, tips and trade secrets, leads and introductions are then passed down to the students who eagerly strive to achieve their own unique level of professionalism in the field of art.
One such faculty member, Ken Schwarz, has worked in both sides of the art field; on the business end and as an artist. A graduate of the duCret School of Art, Ken also attended Kean University and Marywood University. For many years he was the Coordinator of Interior/Graphic Design at the Raritan Valley Community College, Bridgewater, NJ campus. Ken has over 40 years experience as a Graphic Artist/Designer and has been an Art Educator for over 30 years. As former principal of KS Creative Services, Linden, NJ, his clients have included corporate, retail, pharmaceutical and business-to-business accounts. He is also a past member of the NJ Art Directors Club.
Ken, who now runs Interior Design Workshops at duCret and teaches Watercolor for Fine Art Illustration, is also a newly published author. The
Town Book Store in Westfield, NJ recently hosted Ken's first book signing event for his new release, 'The Happy Spaceship'. The book is based on his childhood memories growing up in a small town in the 1950's.Times were simpler then and boyhood dreams of space travel lived only in their hearts and minds. Children's books appeal to everyone, young and old alike and so it is no surprise that his new book flew out the door in terms of event sales. Inquiries about Kens new book and event scheduling for future book signings can be made by contacting the duCret School of Art administrative offices at 908-757-7171.
Anyone who takes a tour through the duCret School of Art, soon comes to learn that it is an anomaly in the educative system. duCret is more than just a composition of multi-talented mentors and teachers. The very essential ingredient that enables the school to consistently offer excellence in training, is actually by virtue of it's faculty members. All of them are currently working professional artists. Emerging students are essentially mentored by artists who have literally walked in their beginner's shoes. They know the ropes, the struggles, the roller coaster ride of living job to job and yet all of them have come to find success ultimately. At this level of achievement, tips and trade secrets, leads and introductions are then passed down to the students who eagerly strive to achieve their own unique level of professionalism in the field of art.
Hey there Ken..where are you now and I see you have designed and illustrated two kids books..
ReplyDeleteHope to hear back soon Cliff, by the way back in the states..married and living in Arizona