I went to Maryvale yesterday for my weekly art lesson. These girls never cease to amaze me - their work, their spirits, their attitudes and above all their hearts - which are big and not broken - unbelievably. Their homework assignment last week was to draw pictures of their hands from photos we had taken. Here are two that blew me away.
I asked J what the spot in the middle of her hand was - she told me ... it was the life we hold ... yeah - wise one - I look at these and want to weep - not out of sorrow but out of gratitude that their souls speak such goodness.
Yesterday we worked on large sheet of wassau paper using a variety of techniques - which we then ripped down into smaller sheets to create the basis of their journals. Here are the results - all amazing in their own right.
I am very proud to be part of Free Arts and what they stand for and provide - they have given me a direction and a purpose in my life for which I am very grateful - definitly food for the soul. These girls are all a blessing to me.
Good lord! These girls are fantastic little artists! What a wonderful experience for you, Gina.
Deb
Posted by: debtrotter | June 21, 2007 at 10:36 AM
Such lovely work.So glad you can share pictures with all of us. I live in Louisiana. Love to see such talent.Keep the pictures coming.
Nancy A.
Posted by: Nancy Gene Armstrong | June 21, 2007 at 03:49 PM
What great pics! I love wassau paper; it can take such a beating!
Posted by: Paula Bogdan | June 21, 2007 at 04:54 PM
WOW! There are almost no words....tearing up....your work with these beautiful souls is such a precious thing Gina. You have a heard of gold!
Leslie
Posted by: Leslie | June 22, 2007 at 05:19 AM
Ooops.....HEART of Gold.....but I mean it!
Should use preview more often....giggling.....
Leslie
Posted by: Leslie | June 22, 2007 at 05:24 AM
You are the truely amazing one, Gina! They are so blessed to have you!
Posted by: Maija Lepore | June 24, 2007 at 05:46 PM