Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Back to Basics

I introduced one of my favorite projects today.
I brought in postcards (show announcements from galleries) 
with images of landscape paintings for them to copy. 

I pencilled in the shapes for Frances,
then she took off. 


Ruth came in all upset and told me she couldn't stay 
because she was going to the movies. 
With a little prodding, she settled down and did this! 


Alice told me she couldn't paint because she wasn't any good at it. 
I think she's got that wrong! 

Doris spent the whole hour on this, 
and it was a struggle for her. 


"What you are giving them is such a gift: 
respite from such a confining and frustrating disease."

I received that from a friend who has discovered this blog. 
It reminds me why I do this!  


4 comments:

  1. How fortunate these students have you as their instructor! Their paintings have a loose, abstract look that is very nice!

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  2. Nancy- I have missed a few of your posts here and really enjoyed visiting and so appreciate your time with this project. I can just tell how much it means to you and also to them. Wonderful job and just love all the creative pieces that are coming through.

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  3. They most certainly are fortunate to have you there and giving them a little respite. They do great work and are having a good time. My SIL is there now and I watch her fail daily. She does sing in a group there which she loves.

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  4. You are such an amazing person to be working with all these talented artists(patients). I know they love and appreciate all you do with them.

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