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education

Apple Inc

Apple Certified Trainer

Creative Strategies:

Philosophies and Teaching Techniques

of Adult Learning Certification, iOS Certification, 

Mac OSX Certification, Apple iLife & iWork Certification
Cupertino, Ca


Adobe 

Adobe Education Trainer & Professional Development 

Train the Trainer Program

Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe Systems


Project Oren

Certificate: Painting/Drawing

Kfar Hannasi, Israel


West Virginia University

BFA Visual Arts Painting and Drawing


Recognitions

Apple Inc

Mac World 2008 

Greater NY Regional Nominee and Representative 

Outstanding Creative Team Member Award


The Visual Arts Committee 

Selected for Teaneck Artists Group

bio

As an artist, I have been fortunate to have had guidance and support from patient and insightful mentors throughout my academic and personal life. With their expertise and my own passion for creating, I have found my own voice as an artist and become inspired to teach others.


At the core of my teaching philosophy is the belief that every student, regardless of age, has a need for self-expression through various mediums. In order for this to happen, I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental environment in my classroom that encourages experimentation and self-discovery. While I embrace the freedom of fine art, I also believe in establishing a strong foundation in art education, much like an alphabet is necessary to learn any language.


Once these fundamentals are in place, I am able to assume my role as a coach, mentor, peer, and yes, even critic. I can guide my students towards positive behaviors and discourage negative ones. I can share my own ideas and experiences and detect where each student's strengths and potential lie in their artistic journey.


Raised in a multicultural environment in Teaneck, NJ, I have always possessed a passion for art and drawing. I have earned certificates in painting and drawing from Project Oren in Israel and received my BFA from West Virginia University. As an Art Director and Instructor, I have created various art curriculums for children and adults. My paintings have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in the United States and abroad.


Currently, I am a full-time Teaching Artist faculty member at SAR Academy in Riverdale, NY, where I instruct students from K-8 in traditional and digital 2D painting and drawing, with an emphasis on the fundamentals of art. My program leverages technology to encourage exploration and expression digitally with iPads. My curriculum includes both traditional and digital painting,  life drawing, perspective drawing, portraits, landscapes and Graffiti.

Philly Tech Week

Discussion covered technology and software development and it’s relationship with booming creative arts scene, including panelist 

Noel Gussen... read more

Bergen.com

Since it opened in the fall of 2012, thegrassynoel, has hosted events dedicated to showcasing local talent... read more

The Jewish Link

Teaneck is Home to New Jersey’s First iPad Art Studio.People learn how to draw here, but there aren’t any pencils… read more

The Record

Gussen’s art school has no easels, paint brushes or tubes of tempera... read more

Exhibitions

Art & Soul

Sticks & Stones Group Exhibition Hawthorne, NJ April 2016 (Artist)

Never Grow Up

The Art of Comic Con BlackBird Gallery Jersey City, NJ October 2015 (Artist)

Street Culture Vol. 2 A Group Exhibition

thegrassynoel GALLERY & STUDIO Teaneck, NJ July 2014 (Owner. Curator. Artist)

BYOB Art Swap Portfolio Social

thegrassynoel GALLERY & STUDIO Teaneck, NJ June 2014 (Owner. Curator. Artist)

SketchCon Art Show & Fair

Cross-fit Saddlebrook, NJ June 2014 (Vendor, Artist)

INK What Lies Beneath

thegrassynoel GALLERY & STUDIO Teaneck, NJ May 2014 (Owner. Curator. Artist)

Cronies Volume II A Group Exhibition

thegrassynoel GALLERY & STUDIO Teaneck, NJ April 2014 (Owner. Curator. Artist)

Remembering the Life and The Art of Bob Diggs a solo exhibition

thegrassynoel GALLERY & STUDIO Teaneck, NJ December 2013 (Owner. Curator)

DOOM Extravaganza Tribute Event

The Flat Brooklyn, NY November 2013 (Live iPad Artist)

Mick James Thank You Fans Art Tour

thegrassynoel GALLERY & STUDIO Teaneck, NJ October 2013 (Owner. Curator)

HurtJohn’s Open Stage

Building the Art Community Dolce Lounge Elizabeth, NJ September 2013 (Artist)

Street Culture Celebration of Urban Art

thegrassynoel GALLERY & STUDIO Teaneck, NJ September 2013 (Owner. Curator. Artist)

Latin Artists Exhibition

thegrassynoel GALLERY & STUDIO Teaneck, NJ July 2013 (Owner. Curator)

Four Word Progress Group Exhibition

Jersey City Hall Jersey City, NJ July 2013 (Artist)

Elisaveta Stoilova illustrations

thegrassynoel GALLERY & STUDIO Teaneck, NJ June 2013 (Owner. Curator)

The World Through the Eyes of Thomas Cubby Solo Photography Exhibit

thegrassynoel GALLERY & STUDIO Teaneck, NJ May 2013 (Owner. Curator)

David Scott Leibowitz Exhibit & Book Signing

thegrassynoel GALLERY & STUDIO Teaneck, NJ March 2013 (Owner. Curator)

Cronies VOL. 1 A Group Exhibition

thegrassynoel GALLERY & STUDIO Teaneck, NJ February 2013 (Owner. Curator)

Across the Bridge Photography Exhibit

thegrassynoel GALLERY & STUDIO Teaneck, NJ January 2013 (Owner. Curator

The Whimsical & Macabre Group Showp Exhibition

thegrassynoel GALLERY & STUDIO Teaneck, NJ October 2012 (Owner. Curator)

Grand Opening Group Exhibition

thegrassynoel GALLERY & STUDIO Teaneck, NJ 07666 September 2012 (Owner,Curator. Artist)

Local Artists Group Exhibition

Biaggio’s Tattoo Gallery Denville, NJ June 2012 (Artist)

Hoaxes & Hi-Jinx April Fool’s Celebration

Lounge Zen Teaneck, NJ April 2010 (Curator. Artist)

The Chakra Show Jersey City Studio Tour

Mary Benson Gallery Jersey City, NJ October 2010 (Artist)

3 Weeks, 3 Artists, 3 Works Teaneck Festival of Arts

Teaneck General Store Teaneck, NJ September 2010 (Artist)

Somos Sumos A Solo Exhibition Paintings

Lounge Zen Teaneck, NJ 2009 (Curator. Artist)

Teaneck Artists Exhibit Teaneck Festival of Arts

Teaneck Public Library, TeaneckNJ 2009 (Artist)

A Piece of Culture Anniversary Group Show

Lounge Zen Teaneck, NJ 2005 (Artist)

Shot From thegrassynoel Solo Exhibition

Lounge Zen Teaneck, NJ 2005 (Curator. Artist)

Ruach in the Golan Group Exhibition

Project Oren Kfar Hanasi, Israel 2000 (Organizer. Artist)

Graduating Seniors B.F.A. Exhibition

Messaros Galleries College of Creative Arts West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 1999 (Artist)

Gathering of the Minds Group Exhibition U-GYM

Morgantown, WV 1999 (Organizer. Artist) 

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