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In Memoriam

Ryan Humphries OS11, June 1988 - May 2011

05/29/11

It is with great sadness that we send news of the first loss in the Oxbow Alumni family: Ryan Humphries, OS11, sweet guy, gifted artist, and caretaker to many friends, died in his sleep on May 27th; he will be missed.

Ryan was a student at the California College of the Arts (CCA) with an Annie Glass Scholarship, making beautiful work; his drawings are simply incredible.

You can pay homage to this remarkable young man by visiting his website at www.ryanhumphries.com. You can share your personal thoughts with Ryans family at www.legacy.com.

Oxbow School is one of the preeminent choices for creative high school students interested in the arts. Their project-based, integrated approach to learning mirrors the approach of many top art schools. At California College of the Arts, we are thrilled to see applicants who have attended Oxbow because we know they are well prepared for the rigors of college level work. I wish there had been an Oxbow School when I was a high school student!

— Stephen Beal, President, California College of the Arts

Oxbow opened me up to what was out there in the world to go out and grab, and gave me so much that I take with me everywhere I go, with everything I do.

— Nina Palomba, Spring 2008

Artistically, I learned a lot of new techniques and mediums while here. I had access to much more than before and I made the most of it. I tried everything I could and always talked to my teachers and peers about new ways I could make art. Every so often, I completely stepped out of my comfort zone. Experimenting with technique and testing my artistic boundaries has helped me realize how many paths I have to choose from in the art world and that makes me excited for the future.

— Macy Manning, Fall 2023

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