After School Art

One can get overwhelmed pretty quickly with all the gobs of extra-curricular choices today's kids are presented with. I really don't know how some people can possibly do so much.

We decided to allow Kendyl to choose ONE activity ONE day a week. She wanted Art. We weren't surprised at all. She's always loved to draw and paint.

What DID surprise us was the level of quality instruction she's receiving. At Kendyl's school, all the kids rotate through 5 "specials" during the week: computers, PE, music, bible, and art. Her art teacher, Mrs. MacFarlane also does the after-school art program....and she is awesome! These kids are learning real techniques and using real supplies. I knew this was going to be an awesome program when the first day she brought home this...















She learned all about the range of soft and hard pencils, shaping, and shading with still life. The classic "fruit bowl" lesson. I never learned this stuff until high-school.

Their next project was a study of a famous artist. The kids were allowed to choose from several different pieces that they wanted to emulate. Kendyl chose one of Georgia O'Keeffe's orchid paintings.
















and here is her rendition, oil on canvas...



















We can't wait to see what she brings home next!!