Earlier I had posted a blog about my experiences helping teach an art class to at-risk kids a few weeks back. When I was asked to come back and teach again I jumped at the opportunity and it was well worth it. We spent the class cartooning Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. I had tracked down some lessons online and used them as a template for the kids. (http://www.malanenewman.com/donald_duck_fullface.html)
The children seemed so happy and excited to be able to apply, immediately, what I was teaching them in class.
After the lesson I drew their caricatures. The ones who I didn't have time to draw, had their pictures taken on my camera and were drawn at home. I've worked with art around kids many times and I've been told that people can really see a reaction out of the children when the drawing starts. I'm glad that I still keep that enjoyment for art and can share it with youngsters too. This especially for kids who may be troubled and don't have much else.
Below was a letter I received this morning from the Director of Art With A Heart:
Dan ,
These (caricatures) are great and I could identify almost all of them with out the actual photographs which means they were very well done. Thank you so much for following through on this. It teaches the children again that people do care and they can count on us to do what we say we are going to do. That is so big for our children at risk. I have printed them out and will have them by the children’s art work at the art exhibit on April 22 from 1-4. If you could stop by we would love to have you as our guest. The children usually feel really good about seeing their art work on exhibit.
Artistically,
Carol Conrad
Executive Director of Art With a Heart, Inc.
Below was a letter I received this morning from the Director of Art With A Heart:
Dan ,
These (caricatures) are great and I could identify almost all of them with out the actual photographs which means they were very well done. Thank you so much for following through on this. It teaches the children again that people do care and they can count on us to do what we say we are going to do. That is so big for our children at risk. I have printed them out and will have them by the children’s art work at the art exhibit on April 22 from 1-4. If you could stop by we would love to have you as our guest. The children usually feel really good about seeing their art work on exhibit.
Artistically,
Carol Conrad
Executive Director of Art With a Heart, Inc.
