Budding Artist

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Nathan brought home two paintings this week that he did in school and I was floored at how good he has gotten. I think he really just needed a little direction!

Both of these paintings were pictures that he found online and then drew them freehand and painted them. He did a wonderful job.

The first was a Mario Brother.
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The second was Jesus with a lion and lamb. I'm amazed at this one!
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I think he gets his talent from Dan's mom, because I can't draw anything.

Here are a couple of drawings she did for us.
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See what I mean? Anyway, I'm so proud of him. Hopefully, he can keep it up!

Comments

  1. AnonymousNovember 19, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    I would be proud too! Great job!!o

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  2. LynnNovember 19, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    Well done Nathan!

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  3. NadineNovember 19, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    He has wonderful talent!
    :)

    Blessings!
    ~Nadine

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  4. AnonymousNovember 19, 2009 at 10:31 PM

    How wonderful! He is really blossoming in so many ways since he started school. What a blessing it has turned out to be. He should take pride in his accomplishment! I look forward to seeing future masterpieces.

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  5. Leah CourtneyNovember 19, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    He definitely has talent! I love the lion and the lamb one.

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  6. nonniNovember 20, 2009 at 2:00 AM

    They are wonderful! Well done Nathan! :)

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  7. ElizabethdNovember 20, 2009 at 6:59 AM

    Nice work Nathan.

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  8. AnonymousNovember 21, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    Nathan did a wonderful job on these! I love to see the work of those who have been blessed with artistic gifts.

    Have a lovely weekend,
    Sharon

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  9. DianneDecember 1, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    Nathan did a fantastic job on his pictures. I am very proud of him too. His grandmother, Joan is a very good artist as well so I guess he comes by it naturally. Great job, Nathan. Keep up the good work. You may be famous some day.

    Love,
    Grandma E.

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