for the family that likes to be updated on Al's art. He has an album on facebook - but not all of our family is on book. All these were drawn within the last couple months
and he can nag.
mom .... did you take pictures of my artwork yet?
mom..... did you take pictures of my artwork yet?
mom .... did you take pictures of my artwork yet?
Hey Al! I took pictures of your artwork!
His drawings are getting noticeably better. There's a big difference between what he did at 15 and what he's doing now at 16. This is probably because he's rarely without a pen/pencil and piece of paper. He draws constantly.
Now if we could just get him to apply the same sort of dedication to algebra. or physics.
Right, Al?
He's only had a couple art classes in school, and recently one four session cartooning class at the library - and has no interest in going to school for art. He doesn't want to be told how to draw or to have it change how he relays what's in his head. I've told him that he could use the techniques he learns to apply to his own art, but he's not convinced.
Ever since his upper elementary years, his teachers at conferences - every single one of them - would comment that Allan draws. A lot.
I'd tell them - trust me, you'd rather that he draw than what he'll do if you take his pencil away - because if you take his pencil away, he'll resort to toe tapping, or lip sucking, or shuffling is feet, or chewing on his shirt. These are all things that he did before he grabbed the pencil. He needs to be doing something.
And he hears everything while he's drawing. He can relay a story word for word.
As for his algebra and physics, disorganization is his main problem. It amazes me that my most OCD kid can be so disorganized with his schoolwork, but he is, and no amount of punishment, follow up, daily journals or repercussions has been able to change that.
In the end, it's up to the kid - and he knows very well that he will either reap the rewards or suffer the consequences.
He never loses his artwork though.
And they pile up quicker than I can photograph them.
I do enjoy them. I can't even draw a stick figure - so it amazes me that he pulls these out so effortlessly.
The Cactus Guy Series
Thanks for nagging her Al -- I love seeing your artwork. Terrific!
Posted by: Grandma | February 17, 2012 at 06:18 AM
He sure can draw!
Posted by: Anita | February 17, 2012 at 09:53 AM
WOW! How incredibly talented!
Posted by: Jennie M | February 17, 2012 at 03:09 PM
Wow. My faves are the pencil/pen fight...and the green cactus type creature on top of the teddy bear. Do you dare ask him the meaning of these drawings? His creativity is a gift.
Posted by: Barb | February 17, 2012 at 03:58 PM
what a talent!
Posted by: kelly | February 17, 2012 at 08:52 PM
What an amazing display of art work!!! I love it!! Keep it up... you never know where it might take you!
Mrs. Guetschow
Posted by: Mrs. Guetschow | February 19, 2012 at 11:15 AM
Sharyn, your son is wonderfully talented!!! My oldest son draws, too, and I'm always impressed with what he comes up with. Especially since, like you, I can't draw to save my life. :) I'm going to show Kyle your son's drawings when he gets home from school. I know he'll appreciate them!
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Posted by: Gillian Nelson | February 22, 2012 at 06:46 PM
Wow. Your son is VERY talented. I think when he has a successful graphic career you will all look back and giggle about the math/physics thing.
How lucky he is to have found his passion.
I HAVE to "take notes" when I listen or my mind wanders off. A pencil in my hand will somehow focus my brain.
You are a great mom. He's a talented kid. I expect it will be an interesting ride.
Posted by: Sue Sume | February 27, 2012 at 02:04 AM