Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Flowers For Chickens


Flowers For Chickens
36 x 48
acrylic on canvas
This painting was inspired by a little drawing that my student gave me. He is 8 years old and is so very creative. I just loved this drawing, so I asked him if it would be okay to copy.
It was quite challenging. I truly wanted to maintain the whimsical innocence that he had in his drawing. It was a fun painting; I was actually sad when I finished it.
I feel a series coming on!
One of my favorite quotes by Picasso says it well.

"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up."
— Pablo Picasso





2 comments:

kms handmade said...

Mary Beth, that's an awesome thing to do! I bet that made him feel so special! And it's cool too!

maggiemae said...

You know I love this painting. I just wish that you lived close to my graddaughter could
give her lessons.