Father's Day book

My little artists worked long and hard on their Father's Day gift.  They made up a story about an adventure they would have with their dad on Father's Day.  After making a quick first draft of their story, they then outlined which part of the story would be illustrated.  Once the outline was done, they divided amongst themselves which illustration they draw.  Once the pages were done, we took the manuscript to Fed-Ex Kinko's to be bound and covered.  It was a big hit and Dave was very happy to receive such a priceless gift.

Snapshots in art

 

Recently, I found these snapshots of an early painting session taken in our little studio on December 28, 2007.

 Liam was 5 then and Kimmie was only 2 1/2 years old.

The best kind of cards to give (and receive)

For every holiday, birthday or other special occasion, Liam and Kimmie love to make their own cards. It seems as though gingerbread cookies were on their minds this season!

 

The Earth is Beautiful

18 x 24 (Oil pastels on paper) October 15, 2009 by Liam Graney

"For 40 years, the national PTA Reflections Program has encouraged students across the nation and in American schools overseas to explore their artistic talents. The PTA Reflections Program is designed to enhance quality arts education for students in preschool through grade 12, encouraging them to create works of art in areas of dance, choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography, and the visual arts. Supporting the PTA Reflections Program is one way you can encourage children's creativity, increase student achievement, and promote the arts in your home, your school, and your community. More than half a million students participate in the Reflections Program through their local PTAs each year--and their works are recognized at the local, council, regional, state, and national levels. Visit www.PTAreflections.org to learn more.

This school year 2009-2010, the theme is "Beauty is..." This is Liam's submission. I love it!

Butterfly Heart

Butterfly & Heart (Acrylic on canvas) September 25, 2009 by Kimmie Graney

After an afternoon of painting these lovely shapes, we found a perfect spot to display them!

Happy Clown

11 x 15.5 (Pencil, color marker, and sponge paint on paper) October 7, 2009 by Liam Graney

What an amazing clown portrait! Although I'm not a big fan of clowns, I can't help but love everything about this one.

Mom and Me in Snow and Water

8 x10 (Oil pastels on paper) October 15, 2009 by Kimmie Graney

Kimmie loves to draw a colorful scene. This is her drawing of us frolicking in the snow. Even though it still autumn, she is looking forward to winter. Of course, we are wearing pretty dresses!