Today was wonderful as the kids spent the afternoon at an art museum class held in conjunction with the Maurice Sendak exhibit! I have always loved his illustrations and I was inspired to sketch... so much so, that I took out my moleskin while the kids were drawing and drew them!
Here is one of Nathaniel's sketches:
Here is one of Caroline's sketches:
I took photos of some of the original art that was on display:
I was amazed at the complexity of detail in some of the work! I don't know how he did it! Amazing!
They also had a show on papercutting too!!! These were works done by members of the Papercutters Guild. They were amazing also:
It is a bit ironic that I checked out my favorite papercutter's blog yesterday, left a message, and he commented on my blog!!! I feel like I was just visited by a rock star or something! I am a little embarressed by the lack of drawing on my own blog right now. Rob, please come back!!!A little interesting side note: Bono, from U2 was in town here on Tuesday! No one knows but my husband has connections with a sound system company that does the audio systems for all the famous rock bands around the world! Too bad we didn't know he was here until Wed. I wonder if he stopped for some Wilbur's chocolate?!! ;) shhhhh.... don't tell anyone... it's a secret!
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Where the Wild Things are! Love them so much. There is a show on ABC in Australia called Collectors (which, oddly enough is about collections people make!) and there was a chap who had Where the Wild Things are figurines! The sketches are wonderful. Your sketch of the children was so lovely. You have such a beautiful talent - Jen
I'm so glad this class went well and everyone had fun! Your kids have definitely inherited some of your talent! Tell them I'm impressed!
How wonderful that your kids can draw too! My boys never developed that skill, although they both have a knack. I hope yours stay with it!
OHHHH! What a groovy post! I love Maurice Sendak--he's one of my favorite people and was such an inspiration to me when I was first getting interested in writing/illustrating my own books. I'm so envious of you guys, being that close to his original artwork.
Nathaniel and Caroline are so amazingly talented--and they're such sweet kids too. You did a good job Mom (and Dad, too). I'm just so impressed by the talent in your family!
Enjoy your Sunday!:)
I love Maurice Sendak's illustrations too. Thank you for the photos. Wonderfull Papercutting...
Love those papercuts!! Fabulous drawings!!Another beautiful day here! hope yours is wonderful!!
blessings,
kari & kijsa
How wonderful that your children also have your talent as an artist.
oh how i love those sketches!!!
i used to draw often, but have failed to nurture that part of me... seeing all your magnificent creations wish I did!
Your kids are amazing artist! I see where they get their talent!
Wow, I'm inspired just seeing the little snips you posted. I bet you really got inspired there. And wow... U2. I love those guys... and not just cause their Irish. They Rock!
Awesome artists all in one family! How fabulous is that? I often have the picture that you drew of Maggie as my screensaver...I love it! You are soooo talented and how wonderful that your kiddies are too!
xo,
Kim
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Your lovely kids are obviously taking after you - their drawings are fantastic!
Those papercuts are amazing - so intricate they make my head hurt!!
I love Where the Wild Things Are. It's amazing to think it's been around so long as it looks so fresh.
xxx
looks like an amazing time! i love maurice sendak's work, and your children's sketches are incredible!
I would love to see a maurice sendak exhibition, he is one of my all time favourites, he has so many different styles, yet you know it is him everytime, if that makes sense?
Mandy
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