I used to teach kids. The above painting is by “Kayla,” a little girl in Wes’s second grade class four years ago. Draw your own! See here for step-by-step instructions…
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January 31, 2007 at 9:02 pm
turquoisecro
Phew! Carla! This looks like FUN! It gave me a chuckle, I can’t wait to try it!!! xo, Cinda
February 1, 2007 at 6:04 pm
Diane
Thanks for the Valentines. I am so happy that I’ve found your site. I really like your art and will definitely try your Flickr tutorial. I’m always drawn to artists and art, but feel I have no talent, so I’m going to try your lesson.
February 2, 2007 at 2:02 pm
nyjlm
I saw your tutorial linked on Inspire Me Thursday- looks like so much fun!
And now I see you are the same artist who paints those delightful girls- I love you even more now!
February 17, 2007 at 12:00 pm
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Nice information on your blog…good job.