Artist of the Month!

Artist of the Month: Ian Escobedo

This semester has brought many changes to SAY Sí, and our students—including those who have been with us for years—have taken them in stride. Among them, Ian Escobedo has embraced the new expectations in Visual Arts and is thriving.

Ian has always brought confidence to his artwork. This semester, we have seen him pair that confidence with a growing openness to questions, constructive feedback, and new ways of working. As we continued to ask questions and challenge his choices, Ian became more willing to listen, experiment, and explore what else his work could become.

One breakthrough came through a simple challenge: use every color in our paint marker bucket. Ian felt comfortable with his understanding of color, but this exercise encouraged him to move beyond familiar combinations and discover how much further he could take it.

Now, Ian is revisiting an older series and reimagining it through what he has learned this semester. Returning to his previous work gives him an opportunity to recognize his growth and bring fresh possibilities to familiar ideas.

We are proud to celebrate Ian’s willingness to challenge himself and grow. Watching him build on his confidence while making room for discovery has been a highlight of our semester!