Tiny Little Dancers

On Saturday morning I invited my 6-8 year old artists at The Contemporary Art Center of Virginia to observe and draw ballet dancers who were posing for a group of artists who work from the live model. These aren't the best documents of a charming sight but if you look closely you can see the wee ones nestled in under the tables drawing away.

Above is a sheet of the results by Megan. She beamed from ear to ear at the delight of it all.

My Greatest Life Art Lesson

click on image to read the very first words I hear.

I turn; nervous for the silence. My right hand reaches for the door. Simultaneous comes the command.

Curdle blood snarling erupts from the landing at the top of the high stair that leads directly up from the back door. A massive hand grips the huge black German Shepard's collar. The other holds a gun. Pointed. Lunging attack beast's front legs flail the air, massive white teeth flashing, spittle sparkling as it flies in all directions, from the dimmly lit stair.


He bellows with a violence that mirrors the crushing volume of the barking: "This dog is trained to attack women!! Don't move!!"

Freeze frame.

A long drawn out slow motion.

this graphic done using Sumo . Rendered quickly, no need to linger.