Here is a painting of Snoopy that I made when I was in the fourth grade. I remember making this in Mrs. Beatty's art class, which was located in the attic of Gates Lane School in Worcester. I spilled paint and was very upset that I had "messed up" the picture. Mrs. Beatty encourage me to use that spilled paint as an opportunity to make something I wouldn't have otherwise. She ended up putting this piece in an exhibit of student work at the Worcester Art Museum. I still remember the excitement of seeing it presented on the wall!
And here are photos of me as a kid with my Snoopy dolls.
2 comments:
Hi Jarrett!
This is my first time commenting on your blog but I have been reading it for a long time. Charles Schulz is also my hero and it would be a dream come true to visit his studio and museum someday. In my own studio where I work and aspire to write and illustrate children's books I have a spot for all of my Peanuts books and memorabilia- which isn't large enough to hold it all! I really love that painting and how your teacher got you to see the spill as a positive opportunity.
Thanks so much for reading, Erin! It was just beyond thrilling to see his space!
Post a Comment