This site is dedicated to the portfolio and creative designs of Chris Boudrie. I am a Visual Arts (k12) teacher and my area of concentration is Graphic Design. While page layouts and book arts are some of my favorite projects, I also enjoy painting, drawing, ceramics, printmaking, and many other creative media.
I am a bit surprised by the fact that Art Education, a "special" class as far as the core curriculum goes, is viewed as a lesser subject area. I understand that our educational mindset was formed during the Industrial Revolution, and that back then it was important to focus on areas of study that assisted in producing items for the masses, factories and the like. Art was devalued, seen as a frivolous pursuit that did not contribute to the notions of the era. Yet, art is really at the core of everything, it acts as a foundation for many disciplines, and it should be elevated to a much higher status. My side project and source of freelance creativity is done through the auspices of Ravens Perch - Graphic Art and Design |