Is It Me...

...or are these new paintings beyond great?  I think this project is an example of how talented, committed and brave my group of artists are. 

Maggie "Dance" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite 

Chaney "Strength" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite. Chaney at work drying his first undercoat, below.

Sky "Joy" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite 

Topher "Tastes Like" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite. 

Topher at work sketching his outlines, below.

Jesse "Omnipotent" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite 

Aoife "Key" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite. Below, Aoife at work. 

Amelia B. " XOXOXO" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite 

Gemma " I See You" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite 

Simon "Every Day I Love You" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite 

Beau "Transform" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite 

  

I created this project after looking through a recent Sundance catalog that came in the mail. The catalog featured a collection of small folk art style paintings that had simplified imagery, strong neutrals, and a word, or words in them. 

Annie Louise "Lie" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite 

Faith  "Possible" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite 

Hady "My Secret Wish" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite 

Clara "Fantastic" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite 

Zarinah "Capture" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite 

Lukas "Dream" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite, above. Lukas at work below. 

Marco. " Dream" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite 

Katie "Expected" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite 

Michelle "Yes" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite. And the beaming Michelle, below, with her finished painting.

Zeah "Yes" 2' x 2' Acrylic on Masonite

Ellie "My Secret Wish" 2' x 2' Acrylic on Masonite

Johnny "Alliance" 2' x 2' Acrylic on Masonite

Charlotte "Wish" 2' x 2' Acrylic on Masonite

Leah "If' 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite 

Kassi "Yes" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite 

Juni "Hello" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite 

I knew that the kids talents lent themselves to this project if I could help them to edit their ideas, understand the importance of neutral colors and to think about words and how when combined with imagery they can create a whole new "image" or "story." 

AiLi "Contact" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite 

Thalia "Yes" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite 

Ummi "My Secret Wish" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite 

Ilana Rose "Comfort" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite 

Liam "I'm on My Way" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite 

James "Before" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite 

Raziah "Company" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite, above. Raziah with her work below.

Sumayyah 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite. Below, the fabulous Sumayyah with her painting. 

Amity "Expected" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite 

Charlotte "Wish" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite 

Amber"Family"  2' x 2' Acrylic on Masonite

Liris "Secret" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite 

 This was a hard project for kids! I was a toughie that insisted on following the parameters. I shot down a million ideas! Miss Monique and I worked separately with each artist at almost every stage of their planning and painting. We supported, talked through choices, and delighted in all the success. I am very proud of the work. Each artist is too. I hope you enjoy.

Ivy "Free" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite 

Sumayyah "Love" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite 

Izzy "Dream Love" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite. Below, Izzy touching up her outlines, below.

Maya "Discover" 2'X 2' Acrylic on masonite