*One of the fun things about the end of the school year is when Dylan brings home his art portfolio and I get to see all his creations.
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After he tells me about each piece, we remove the old pictures from his bedroom door (which opens into the kitchen) and hang the new art there for display.
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He has a great deal of natural talent, which becomes more impressive year-by year.
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My favorite this year is the chalk drawing of the man in the turban. (At first I thought it was a woman, but Dylan set me straight.)
I love the smooth, blended colors, plus there is something captivating about the features of the face, something expressive. It's like I can't look away!*
There's a lot of artistic talent in my family. My dad has a creative mind and he used to do amazing sketches, though I haven't seen him draw in years. LeRoy and Darryl inherited Dad's ability to sketch well.
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For myself, art was once the only thing I cared to study. I dreamed of becoming a sculptor, illustrator, fashion designer, interior decorator, or architect. I wish I'd had the courage to follow those dreams when I was young.
Despite the creative genes in our blood, Sarah and Jacob have no interest in the visual arts (though Sarah is a wonderful violinist). None at all. I was stunned that my own children hated art class. *
So I was thrilled when my youngest child had both the interest and the talent to pursue my old passion. Sarah and Jacob have many other great skills I admire, but it's still nice that at least one of my children is artistic!
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This is Dylan with his favorite drawing by his mom. He's always dragging it out to show his friends. It's a sketch of the dragon Smaug from J.R.R. Tolkien's book, The Hobbit. Maybe I'll finish it one day...
Is that why he attempts to draw dragons? I really liked the, "Man in the Turban" the colors are very dynamic.
ReplyDeleteI agree, those are unique features on that turban guy. Like he's real. Your boy does have talent. He comes by it naturally. Just like his mom. I remember some of the drawings you did when you were quite young...I was just in awe.
ReplyDeletei am always hoping that my boys will take interest in some of my hobbies and not just sports like their dad. :) dylan definitely has real talent. i remember when i was little my dad would always draw these funny people doing funny things (you know my dad) and one time he told me that grandpa was really great at drawing. i was so surprised and am yet to see any of his things...wish i could. :) i think art is such a great outlet!
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