For 19 years Ms. Wright has been teaching student art and passing on her passion for physical media, through engaging lessons and her eccentric personality. Ms. Wright knew she was going to be an artist from a very young age, growing up in a family full of actors and artists. However, art wasn’t her only interest; Ms Wright also grew up an athlete, playing field hockey and running track. Despite differing areas of interest, Ms. Wright has been able to find a connection between the arts and sports, leading her to love them both all the more. She says that art has a lot more kinetics than its given credit for, and as she reflected on the matter she came to the conclusion that “the more physical you are, the more aware you are of your own body”.
Outside of painting and drawing, music plays a huge role in her creative life. She has a deep love for musicals and live performances, and she especially enjoys jazz and soul music. Her favorite artist, Stevie Wonder, reflects her taste for expressive and emotional sound. This passion for music directly influences her artwork. She describes her style as more ethereal and spiritual, and she prefers listening to music with fewer lyrics while creating, allowing her imagination to flow more freely.
Through her years of teaching, Ms. Wright has seen the evolving world of digital art and has decided to embrace it. She incorporates videos and tutorials into her teaching, building what she describes as a kind of “digital library” for her students.
Prior to working at Stuart, she worked at George Washington University for 10 years. It’s clear to her that teaching art is her true passion and only allows her to grow, as she believes that being surrounded by artistic discussion all day keeps her inspired. As Ms. Wright puts it, “If you want to learn something, teach it.” Constantly engaging with students and their ideas keeps her in an ongoing creative conversation, which fuels her own artistic growth.
Above all, her dedication to her students stands out. After nearly two decades at Stuart, her passion hasn’t faded. “I love teaching at Stuart,” she says, “and I love watching you all grow up.” It’s clear that for her, art education isn’t just about techniques or assignments. It’s about connection, inspiration, and growth on both sides of the classroom.
