The school year is coming to an end which means that my art classes are also coming to an end, and it is always such a bittersweet and very busy time that I have quite a difficult time concentrating on much else, hence...I've been trying to pull together a wonderful kitchen-ish post for over a week now but to no avail.
What with field trips to Venice (first time for all of us!).....
Helping lost parakeets find their way home....
And learning flower growing tips from some very special master gardeners....
We've been having a very busy, yet very fun time of it, and I just haven't been able to concentrate very well on anything else!
I'm so proud of all that my students accomplished this year...they've been absolutely wonderful, and I'm going to miss them terribly (that's where the bittersweet part comes in). But now it's time to get ready for THIS crew....
The summer camp crew!!! Let the preparations begin!
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26 comments:
How exciting that you got a field trip to Venice, Italy. That must have been very special for the children. There are some very promising young artists in your classes. Exciting and energetic paintings.
Wishing you joy as your teach summer camp
Helen
Helen...Thank you so much! It was wonderful teaching the children about Venice...they were entranced by the whole water concept (of course), and how old it was...delightful to see them get so excited about it! xo
What great little artists! Your job sounds like the best job in the world! Art was, and still is my favorite subject! Hope you have a wonderful summer(crossing my fingers that we get some nice weather soon).
Megan
Megan...It *is* the best job in the world...I love it...come and hang out with us sometime, you and the girls are more than welcome! And yes, it would be nice if summer showed up for summer...yikes, it's raining buckets as-we-speak! xoxo
Hello Jessica:
How really talented your students are [and this we mean, and is not a casual remark]. Their work has such freshness, vitality and spirit and the range of subject matter makes for great interest. We are, we suppose, drawn [no pun here!] to those of Venice, a city which we know well and which remains one of our all time favourites.
We shall look forward to you 'kitchen' post when it arrives, but for now we are more than satisfied with this.
Dear Jane&Lance...Your comment meant so much, truly...thank you. I've feel very blessed to be around these wonderful and talented children...their creativity is astounding and *I* learn from them daily, they're are such a joy. I'm happy you enjoyed 'Venice' so much, we must 'visit' there again, as I believe it was a favorite of theirs as well. xo
YOUR talent comes through in these marvelously colorful images by your students. Not everyone can coax such creativity out of those little minds/hands. Amazing and wonderful!!!
What amazing pictures of Venice: definitely one of the best cities to draw and sketch in my opinion. I love Canaletto's work. You clearly are a great art teacher, as the children's work is just fabulous. Have a great summer too! Fifi
Elizabeth...Coming from *you* this means a lot, thank you so much... I'm thrilled and honored! ♥
Fifi...Canaletto's paintings are amazing...maybe the students and I will study him next!! It would be fun to see their take on his glorious work...thank you for the idea, and for the sweet comment! Wishing you a wonderful summer as well! xo
Just lovely! All of them! What a wonderful job you have! You must so enjoy it.
And love that last photo where they are all hamming it up for the camera! Too cute!
Adorable!! You must be an inspirational teacher because the kids' art is amazing!
Peony...Thank you! I absolutely love what I do...and the 'hamming' was hilarious...all the 'peace out' signs cracked me up! xo
Quintessence...Thank you, you're so sweet to say that!! xo
Thanks for commenting about the table project. I really hope it turns out!
Love the art that your kids did..brings back memories of art as a child. I loved art class...and I remember drawing snails just like those! :D
What lovely, happy paintings, and it's good to see a glimpse of the proud artists behind them. What merry sessions you must have.
Jessica your students are very talented budding artists and you must be an excellent teacher!
A field trip to Venice what a treat!
xoxo
Karena
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How wonderful! I think these kids are truly blessed for having you around them. They're also so talented! I could never draw that well! Beautiful choices of color.
I hope you have a beautiful day, my friend!
xo
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
PS: I'm also in love with the kitchen of the SF house! :-)
A field trip to Venice must've been such an unforgettable experience for the young artists! Wonderful paintings! You must be an admirable teacher.
Thanks for the comment on my post, Jessica!
xoxo Laura
Jessica, not sure if my first comment got left successfully - apologies if it did!
My comment was about the amazing talent of these young artists - wonderful paintings and fantastic colours!
They all look as if they have thoroughly enjoyed it! You must be an excellent teacher!
Gill xx
About the recipe: You need to push the grated peanuts down into the bottom of the blender a few times. Just let the nuts run in the blender for quite a while, and be careful about adding extra rape seed oil. A little goes a long way. Have a good weekend!
These are wonderful piantings from your students.
Jessica the art of your students is remarkable. Honestly, it's so very good. At the end of the school year you must burst with pride knowing how much your kids have learned and what fun times you've shared? I know it's got to be a heart-jerking moment too? I know hands-down that you have to be a marvelous teacher my friend. Congratulations on another fine year teaching and nurturing those wonderful kids.
My hat is off to you!! xo xo Deb
you know i L O V E the artwork... the snails are making me smile...
i hope to see you soon sweet friend... enjoy the sunshine...xoxo
Lakeshore...Do you still have your snails?? ;)
Mise...We have very merry sessions...especially at Christmas time! Really, it's the most fun, I pinch myself that's this is my job. xo
Karena...Thank you so much! They would love to hear that YOU think they are talented, I'll have to tell them so! xo
Luciane...."Everyone is an artist", even you...Picasso said so!! Many thanks!! xo
Laura...Thank you!! Next stop is Australia! I love the colors they picked too, so pretty.... xo
Gilly...Thank you for commenting again, the first one must not have stuck (silly google). Your comment made me blush, thank you so much!! xo
Linnea...Good to know, thank you! :)
Toyin...Thank you for visiting...blessings! xo
Deb...Your very sweet comment touched me greatly, I'm swooning from it! Today was the last day and I'm torn between pride and sadness...in a good way though...I almost couldn't wait for fall...almost!! Hugs xoxo
Pam...I'm so glad the snails made you smile and brought some cheer to you! Love to see you soon...it's been too long (where's the year gone??)! The sun's been lovley but I think we're in for the wet stuff this weekend, oh well...time to make soup again! xoxo
I began my first year of college in art education and then switched to fashion, but I still love teaching and the memories you are bestowing upon your students will last a lifetime.
thanks for your kind note.
happy end of the school year.
pve
Seeing the happy faces behind the students proudly holding their art to be photographed is so adorable and brings back wonderful memories of my elementary art school days. It was my favorite class by far. My teachers were wonderfully creative and inspiring, just like you!
xo annie
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