More from the Art Revue

Jonathan took Film 101 and Claymation.  Although the video picture and quality are not great, these videos are showing what they did in this class.  He's not in all of them, but it is what his class did.



This one really touched my heart because when we first went to the school, Jonathan was a bit reluctant. But this is exactly how things go at MSOA. Everyone becomes part of a big family.



This is the video that Jonathan's Claymation class did.



Erin's choir class preformed two songs last night. One song is in two sections because it was long.






Hopefully you enjoy their performing arts part of their school also.

Art Exhibit and Revue

Last night was the Master's School of Art (MSOA) art exhibit and revue.  This is a wonderful time to see all of the art work that the kids have done over the semester.  The talent that is coming from MSOA is outstanding.  These kids are using their talents and abilities to glorify God. Here are some pictures of the exhibit. 

 College level paintings

 College level drawings

 9 to 12 year old level painting

 13 to 18 year old level paintings

 13 to 18 year old level paintings

All school finale.

Jonathan and Erin had several pieces in the exhibit rooms.

 Jonathan - color pencil 101

 Jonathan - Anime

 Jonathan - Computer Art 101

This is a picture of I-5 from California to Oregon.  Jonathan added the buffalo and the fox to the road.

Jonathan - Computer Art 101

Jonathan added the space ships to the space background.

 Erin - Painting 101

 Erin - Color Theory

 Erin - Color Pencil 101

Erin - Drawing 101

The kids are already registered for the fall semester and they are talking about what classes they want to take.  I may even look into officially taking some classes.  I have been asked to take a painting teacher training class this summer and to help teach beginning level painting next year.  Sounds like fun to me!

My Latest Color Pencil

     My latest color pencil project is dear to my heart.  When I saw the picture, I thought of children and missions, both of which are dear to me.  When we were in Mexico, we worked at a youth home that takes in street kids.  Some of these kids, when asked what they want to do when they are grown, declared that they wanted to be missionaries.  I love this picture with the children's hands holding the world.  At the top, I have printed Matthew 28:19, "Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations." 
     I have been part of a team, at our church, that is discipling middle school kids.  I love seeing them catching on to their value, identity and purpose in Christ.  I have recently been talking to a seventeen year old who is sensing God calling her to missions.  These kids a ripe for the calling and I am thankful that God is allowing me to be part of this. 

Things...

Remember the saying, March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb?  The last week of February brought snow to us here in the Portland area. Once the snow left, we had rain, rain and more rain. In fact, it is raining still. The forecast for the next week is calling for rain. We love the rain but we are ready for spring so we are really hoping that March will truly go out like a lamb.   

Last weekend Jonathan went on the high school winter retreat. He had a fabulous time and was really touched by the Lord. We are enjoying watching him grow in his faith. He is in a Bible study on Thursday nights with a small group of young people and is enjoying it very much. Erin will be going on the middle school winter retreat in two weeks. She is very excited for this.  She contiues to grow in the Lord also and is involved with her weekly discipleship group. We're very proud of both of them.

Recently I decided to look for some of my art work from before Jim and I got married.  Here are a few drawings I did when I was a teenager.  I am loving getting back into my art.  It has been a long time since I have done any.  The kids are continuing to enjoy their art school and I am enjoying some of the things I am learning from helping out in the classes. 

The Dancer

This was a picture on the side of one of my mom's planters or canisters in the kitchen, can't remember which.

A silk rose that I had in my bedroom growing up.

One of my mom's plants.

I saw a picture of a boy in a magazine and decided to draw him.  This was my first attempt any any portraits and I believe it was the last one I ever did.  Maybe I should try again.  Unfortunately the paper was large and I folded it to store it so there is now a line in the middle of his face.

I posted this on facebook but thought I would put it here also.  This is a painting I did last week after learning some tips and techniques while helping out in the painting class.

Another Picture

It's a little harder to draw things out of my head, rather than looking at a picture, since I have to imagine the shadowing and depth of objects.  I stayed up way too late working on this last night and finished it today.  It kind of reminds me of a picture that may have been drawn as an illustration in a children's book.  I am pleased with it.