Middle School Talent Show

What a delightful group of kids I had the pleasure of working with this year. It was the smallest group of performers I have worked with in many years but still packed with talent. We featured an original short play, numerous singing and instrumental acts. You never can tell who’s gifted with a musical or performance talent. I’m looking forward to next year…I hope to establish a High School Talent show that also provides mentoring to younger performers. So far I have heard positive feedback from my 8th graders and potential high school participants. Thank you to my superstars, it was alot of fun!!

Half Face Portrait grade 7

Grade 7 is making good progress on their half face portraits. One of the most difficult things for most young artists is to to determine when the values match. There is always the feeling that you’re going to “ruin it”. I get it. I never believed my art teacher either, convinced if I went any darker with my values I was surely going to destroy my drawing and have to start all over.

Some things never change.