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... this summer I sent DGS, end of 4th grade, to an amazing talented art teacher to be tutored in - ART. They aren't getting much of that these days and I felt he was 'behind'. It was worth it all .... his water(tempera)color is standing next to the summer Bed Scarf I did last year - and aren't they pretty together. A friend invited him to hang it in her art show nect month but he declined .... dang it - but I'm getting it framed and really would like to have it seen as I think the experience not only improved skill but gave him new confidence.
Thanks for letting me share - obviously I am proud of him.

Lovely painting! & lovely quilt too. Gorgeous colors, They look like they're part of the same designer line

Wow sandie!! Anthony did that painting?? It is beyone beautiful!!! I will show it to DGD the art teacher,and your bed runner looks wonderful together,heck,I would leave it al right there!! Love the way those circles are placed,so colorful! Yes! art class was worthwhile!!!! IF he is that good now,watch out!!!

Sandie, that's awesome! Why doesn't he want to show it?
It does look really good next to your bed runner.

A perfect match!!!! Kudos to both artisans.

He did a great job! He should display it! Your quilt looks fantastic as well!

Agree with all of the above, You both did some great work. Maybe he will change his mind about the show, hope so.

Sandie that's just awesome work from your DGS! Those 2 pieces look like they were done together & are beatiful. I can't believe he's only in the 4th grade & already doing that level of art. He really should have it displayed in the art show. Thanks for sharing it with us. It looks like he's taking after his dear Grandma!!!

P.S. -- I like your displays on the table...

Oh - that is so beautiful!
I love it when my kids bring their artwork home from school.
What a great gift for both of you!

Oh my gosh he definitely has talent. They look so nice together.

That is beautiful!!! I bet you could make some greeting cards or other neat things from one of those photo centers.

He did a fantastic job! I wish he would let it be entered into the show. Do you think you can twist his arm a little? Tell him all his "Quilty Aunts" say he needs to do it!!

Love seeing the quilt again too!

What a great opportunity for him, Art classes with a tutor and a chance to show it at an art display. It is beautiful and looks like he has some real talent that should be encouraged. He did an awesome job. Glad you got a chance to show us. Thanks Pat ps. I agree it could be made into note cards, calendar print, Just beautiful. Pat

Definitely looks as if the painting is a mate to the bed scarf! Shame he won't show the painting.

.... gee Nicki - you'd think I had some KNOWN fav colors, huh?
..thank you all for nice comments .... tonight I'm going to share them with him and try again to get him to show it .... he finished 4th grade doing stick figures without hands or feet .. and so this is indeed a 1000% improvement ... what a shame that so many schools are cutting out the liberal arts at the elementary level!

Beautiful painting! And I agree, there isn't much art in schools anymore. Nor recess
Kids need to be creative and have free time or "down" time to process life.

Wow! He did a fantastic job! He has got talent & yes by all means, try to convince him to show it. Your quilt looks great too. No trouble to see that talent runs in the family. WTGA!!

His artwork is wonderful, very talented!!
Nice quilt too!

Good morning Quilty Aunties ... Anthony was kind of smiley when I read all the nice notes. I asked if he knew what you all meant - he only thought for a moment: "that it's nice?" Annnnnddd says me .. funny kid asked if would give him some help on that one. He has never liked change or being the center of attention .. so I asked him to think about it today. That may be the 'twisted arm'. He knows I won't force him or go behind his back, but maybe a bit of gentle manipulation isn't too bad.

He so needs to let his painting be shown. It is great.Looks so good with your quilt. Would love to have them at my house. Thanks for showing them.

Hugs,
Linda

I'm glad that he will consider it. My son is the type that needs a 'nudge'. Afterwards, he is always so happy he did the activity. But, if left to his own devices, he probably wouldn't have done it.

Another thought...ask him what's the worst thing that could happen if allows the painting to be displayed?

It's a beautiful painting and I would hang it in my home in a minute! I hope he decides to let it be in the show. I know there would be many compliments about his talent at such a young age. His color placement is right-on and how nice it looks with your quilt! Thank you for sharing this special treat!

How beautiful!

Lisa

Love both the painting and the quilt. They look so nice together. Have you considered doing a photo transfer of the drawing and making a pillow or something?

Beautiful painting, love the colors in it and in the quilt. It says "summer"!

Those two beautiful works of art go together like bread and butter!

Oh my, how did I miss seeing this until now? That is a fabulous painting. I also love your quilt and how nice they look together. I completely understand how proud you feel because I also have a grandson who has a lot of art ability.

Beautiful!!!!! Such family talent!