My oldest son took a four week art class during summer school. I have to admit that I wished I could take it with him. They would be making prints, paper mache' masks, and self portraits for starters. It sounded like such a great experience.
This past week the class finished and the teacher held an open house. I was so impressed with the students' work. I wanted to share some with you.
Finnigan's lion looks very noble but also hungry.
These paintings were quite large and when all hung together created a dramatic wall of vibrant color.
Big Paper Mache' Masks
Meow
I think these were made with some sort of clay.
Embossed metal
Mixed-media self portraits
This was an enormous folder he was working on in which he would bring all his artwork home.
These dolls are each about a foot tall and so imaginative.
Finn's self portrait
I hope you enjoyed the show.
Wow! so impressed with every piece of art
Posted by: Sharon @ norah'S | July 25, 2009 at 06:07 PM
I love kids art! It's always so colorful! I'm assuming your son is Finn, right? Love his self portrait. I would really like to get my son into some art classes this fall and have it as part of our homeschooling. Thanks for sharing the awesome kid art!
Posted by: Linda | July 25, 2009 at 06:13 PM
oooh i so badly want to play in that space where all that art was created...and that Self Portrait.. oh my, that is just way too awesome. i love it!
Posted by: misty | July 25, 2009 at 06:26 PM
I loved the show, Kelly!!! I can see why you wanted to take the classes with him -- what a fantastic program!
Posted by: martha brown | July 25, 2009 at 06:35 PM
I want to take that class - every project was wonderful
Posted by: Mary Green | July 25, 2009 at 07:59 PM
Totally awesome! What a lucky boy. You're right, I would love to go too.
K
Posted by: Karla | July 25, 2009 at 08:02 PM
What an awesome class! The childrens work is quite impressive. I love Finn's lion. He reminds me of the lion in my family crest. Thanks for sharing. :D
Posted by: pilar | July 25, 2009 at 08:02 PM
Finn can teach at Art and Soul next year...sign him up. =)
Posted by: Julie Prichard | July 25, 2009 at 09:12 PM
wow, kelly this artwork is incredible....it all has that innocence and natural flow that I STRIVE to attain - the self portraits are wonderful- and the dolls! amazing!
.....i'd have like to have taken thoses classes too!
Posted by: connie williams | July 25, 2009 at 10:35 PM
What an awesome class! The self portraits are incredible!
Posted by: Nancy Jamar | July 26, 2009 at 07:12 AM
Wow! It's all so colorful and creative and wonderful. You definitely have a very artistic child. Seeing all the work he (they) did makes me want to take the same class. Good job, Finn!
Posted by: Tamerie Shriver | July 26, 2009 at 08:32 AM
what a wonderful way to start my sunday!1
thank you sweet thing...xo
Posted by: kim | July 26, 2009 at 09:42 AM
So cool !!! I love the portaits ! It always blows me away with what kids come up with when they are given free reign creatively. It was always my favorite part of being an elementary school teacher ! This teacher was obviously a great one.
I have been dreaming of holding a summer art daycamp for adults for years. Who knows..it may just happen one day. I will be sure to send you the brochure when it happens ! ;)
Posted by: kim mailhot | July 26, 2009 at 10:35 AM
WOW! Thanks so much for taking pictures and sharing all this wonderful art! It makes me all itchy for school to start so I can get my art classes underway! Finn's work is incredible! Love that self-portrait! hugs, Michelle
Posted by: Michelle Remy | July 26, 2009 at 02:04 PM
I'm completely amazed by the variety of artwork Finn was fortunate enough to experience. I am so jealous! I recall art classes filled with little more than coloring, or simple line drawings. What a blessing his art teacher is!
Posted by: Christen | July 26, 2009 at 07:42 PM
Would like to have hung around that art class myself. Thanks for sharing their creations. I love children's art!!
Posted by: Michel | July 27, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Mrs Faghani!!! What a nice surprise! I love her! She was a teacher at Deerfield for many years - a wonderful caring teacher who carried her love of art into the classroom everyday! One of a kind woman! Congrats for having had such a terrific experience.
Sara
Posted by: Sara Trask | July 28, 2009 at 04:49 PM
whoa! talk about art that's perfect without being perfect! i would *seriously* have loved to have been in this class... these animals and self portraits - wow...
Posted by: lynne | July 28, 2009 at 09:22 PM
Oh Kelly all the artwork is SO cool! Thank you so much for sharing! I LOVE your son's self portrait - very Picasso-esk. I would be proud to hang it in my home. Your son is very talented - but that shouldn't a great surprise - after all - he has a very talented Mom!
xoxo
Terrie
Posted by: Terrie Lightfoot | July 29, 2009 at 04:50 PM