tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post6195195419164318831..comments2023-09-03T02:13:51.179-07:00Comments on Victorian Scribbles: The Joys of ArtElizabeth Varadan, Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-80220447501950095312015-12-28T15:41:31.025-08:002015-12-28T15:41:31.025-08:00Thanks, Doreen. I have to say, these kids are insp...Thanks, Doreen. I have to say, these kids are inspiring. They are so focused. Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-91733084601360326502015-12-28T13:04:13.564-08:002015-12-28T13:04:13.564-08:00What amazing art! So inspiring!What amazing art! So inspiring!Doreen McGettiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11691803968607905576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-49032290373949787912015-12-21T11:41:03.425-08:002015-12-21T11:41:03.425-08:00Thanks, Lee. They always amaze me with how far the...Thanks, Lee. They always amaze me with how far they can go with a lesson.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-30506340191099520342015-12-21T11:35:49.788-08:002015-12-21T11:35:49.788-08:00I loved seeing the kid art! Really beautiful.I loved seeing the kid art! Really beautiful.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-81507679285913892232015-12-20T10:37:10.880-08:002015-12-20T10:37:10.880-08:00Thanks, Sandra. Best wishes for a great Christmas ...Thanks, Sandra. Best wishes for a great Christmas and a good year ahead.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-45064896070229659652015-12-20T09:29:54.065-08:002015-12-20T09:29:54.065-08:00That's great that you volunteer, Elizabeth. I ...That's great that you volunteer, Elizabeth. I know it means a lot to the kids. Your room and tree are beautiful.<br />Hope your holiday is the best ever.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-37756705919120864372015-12-19T11:19:18.237-08:002015-12-19T11:19:18.237-08:00Hi, Rosi,
Yes, I feel so lucky. They give me such...Hi, Rosi, <br />Yes, I feel so lucky. They give me such a lift of heart each week. Just wonderful little artists and such sweet students.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-59726981048976108232015-12-19T11:03:24.353-08:002015-12-19T11:03:24.353-08:00You do manage to get a very talented group each ye...You do manage to get a very talented group each year. Lovely work. Have a wonderful holiday season.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-90339027177803738112015-12-19T08:16:22.813-08:002015-12-19T08:16:22.813-08:00Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Suzanne. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Suzanne. Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-64171169971964054152015-12-19T08:16:00.626-08:002015-12-19T08:16:00.626-08:00Richard, I so agree. These wonderful students brin...Richard, I so agree. These wonderful students bring this ability with them. They already have their own slant on things. Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-16711360515450446692015-12-19T08:15:22.010-08:002015-12-19T08:15:22.010-08:00Hi Cathrina, best wishes for great holidays to you...Hi Cathrina, best wishes for great holidays to you, too. Glad you like the art.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-31501993068224544672015-12-19T08:14:50.157-08:002015-12-19T08:14:50.157-08:00thanks, T. It is a nice collection for me in my on...thanks, T. It is a nice collection for me in my online photo albums. But the kids keep portfolios of their work, and then on the last class day, they take them home.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-5813757007026176832015-12-19T08:14:00.600-08:002015-12-19T08:14:00.600-08:00Connie, that is one reason I teach this class. I&#...Connie, that is one reason I teach this class. I'm a former classroom teacher, and I've seen what a difference art can make in a student's development, and now all the arts programs (including music) are being diminished in schools for the sake of test-taking skills. It's such a loss.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-57678130245042936882015-12-19T08:12:00.165-08:002015-12-19T08:12:00.165-08:00Kate, they really are. The kids that enroll alread...Kate, they really are. The kids that enroll already love art and their parents love art, so they are able to blossom, if you know what I mean.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-88021757716738705532015-12-19T07:50:00.689-08:002015-12-19T07:50:00.689-08:00What a lovely thing to celebrate.
Merry Christmas...What a lovely thing to celebrate. <br />Merry Christmas :)Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-86381672566199762882015-12-19T06:07:52.710-08:002015-12-19T06:07:52.710-08:00Children are original naturally.Children are original naturally.writing and living by Richard P Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814139767151989286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-77850579655672556482015-12-18T22:01:38.495-08:002015-12-18T22:01:38.495-08:00I'm so impressed with how much you're teac...I'm so impressed with how much you're teaching them about tools/technique and art history. I loved art history in college. Maybe you're inspiring future artists and art critics! Have a lovely weekend! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-13934595116265220662015-12-18T19:32:57.362-08:002015-12-18T19:32:57.362-08:00How wonderful!!!! You're doing a great job, th...How wonderful!!!! You're doing a great job, the painting are awesome, Elizabeth!!! Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-8010081715942391802015-12-18T18:15:45.035-08:002015-12-18T18:15:45.035-08:00What a wonderful collection of artwork! Enjoy your...What a wonderful collection of artwork! Enjoy your holidays.Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-62453343534360135952015-12-18T17:56:55.248-08:002015-12-18T17:56:55.248-08:00I'm so glad that you're able to teach art!...I'm so glad that you're able to teach art! So few children have the opportunity to experience learning about and creating art.<br /><br />I hope you and yours have a blessed Christmas!Connie Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774616533630985219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-32176642343076641982015-12-18T09:20:34.619-08:002015-12-18T09:20:34.619-08:00What a talented bunch of kids!What a talented bunch of kids!Kate Larkindalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06202347563426692610noreply@blogger.com