Fine Arts Camp

[sarabellae]

Last week Lucas attended a Fine Arts Camp through Fair Oaks Rec and Park District. It was four mornings, 9 to 1 p.m. He painted with watercolors and acrylics; he drew with sharpies on foil, and with melted crayons, watercolor pencils, "soft pastels," and oil pastels; he used paper and fabric. He came home with about 13 pictures, all of which are

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[kittiliscious]

Poor guy! I wouldn't have expected that reaction from him. It's a good reminder that even smart, handsome, talented, creative boys with lots of loving family and friends still need compliments and assurance. Knowing this makes me want to be more conscious about praising his accomplishments instead of assuming he knows how great he is.

He showed me his glow-in-the dark drawing pad thingy a couple of weeks ago and I had fun watching him demonstrate and explain its capabilities. :)

[dakini_grl]

Poor bubbie. I'm so glad you could be there with him, and listen -- and understand something that is deep in the programming.

Please tell him I think his art is beautiful, and look forward to seeing it some time this summer.

xo

[kimkimkaree]

My heart goes out to him! I can relate to that perfectionism and sensitivity all too well from when I was his age. He may forget all about this day, but usually these are the small painful memories we look back on as we grow and measure the progression of our bravery. I heart you for sending him to art camp.

[kimkimkaree]

P.S. my favorite is the one above Ian's favorite.