Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Watercolor Wednesday "The Music Lesson



Two things that go together like Peanut butter and jelly? Kids and music!
I've had the pleasure of watching a bunch of kids at a party.
When the music came on everything changed. Boys under the age of 10
were busting moves that made me laugh and giggle. The girl too.
Kids just love music. It's a pity and shame that many of the music
programs have been taken out of our school. Music help builds the brain and
helps with self esteem and creativity. So give yourself, your child, or friend
a good dose of rock, gospel, hip hop or jazz and of course have a musical day!!!
Toot!
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27 comments:

  1. LuLu MypinkturtleFebruary 18, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    Bonjour Vanessa! BEAUUUUUUTIFUL illos! I love the socks on the little girl and the pattern on her chello (not sure about the spelling of this word...)! Got your address info, thanks a bunch, but will not be able to ship your prize before the weekend, my car is at the garage and I need it to cross the border to Vermont!!! Thanks for all your sweet comments about my art and blog! You're my favorite! Take care, LuLu xxx

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  2. yoon seeFebruary 18, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    So beautiful and my students will love these illustrations too:)

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  3. RobertaFebruary 18, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    So true Vanessa... my daughter will stop just about anything to do a little interpretive dance if the moment moves her....aah to be as free as a three year old!!

    You've captured that joy perfectly!!

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  4. Kendra@Creative AmbitionsFebruary 18, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    these are precious!! LOVE all the colors with the girl and her cello...looks like she's jammin'...I hope she doesn't fall of her table/stand!!!!...beautiful watercolors V!!! :)

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  5. Debra KeirceFebruary 18, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    Magnificent! My daughter, who never resonated with soccer, dance, girl scouts, voice lessons, or any of the other things she tried, absolutely LOVES playing her viola. We are fortunate in that strings is part of the middle school cirriculum here.

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  6. jane and the happy crowFebruary 18, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    lovely as ever Vanessa! I think we all have a tune that makes us want to get up and jiggle it a bit, oh for the energy of the young, now days I have just a little to much to jiggle, when I stop its still jiggling!! Lots of love Jane xx

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    Oh, I do like this - especially the boy with all that blue. It looks like an illustration to a particularly delightful tale of mischief.

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  8. maclancyFebruary 18, 2009 at 11:57 PM

    VAnessa, thanks for stopping by my blog. As the mom of a teen girl I always say to folks who want my opinion that if you want a happy and bright child start with music and art. My daughter played violin for 8 years and it helped her in so many ways. I agree about music and kids.. its like breathing. I want to send you a copy of my treasury that is ending tonite of my tribute to Lewis CArroll.. email where i can send it and I shall!
    Marianne

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  9. maclancyFebruary 18, 2009 at 11:58 PM

    ps I can't believe I forgot to mention how much I love your art and how dang prolific are you? You are so wonderful and creative!!

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  10. Owl EngFebruary 19, 2009 at 5:55 AM

    WOW!!!! the kids are definitely enjoying the music!! I love these beautiful illo!

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  11. Candace Trew CamlingFebruary 19, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    very very nice! I love them so much!!

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  12. kathy hareFebruary 19, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    this is such a beautiful illustration Vanessa..

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    Oh my, I love the moods that these inspire! Moody Blues and Stomp your feet to the cello music...:) Makes me want to dance!

    I'm so jealous, I wish I had time to post more than once a week, but sometimes it's so hard doing just the one! Happy Thursday, love!

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  14. ReneeFebruary 19, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    You are the amazing one, and I think we both know it.

    Kisses xxx and hugs ooo

    Love Renee

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    Gorgeous! Really gorgeous.

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  16. °February 19, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    really like these two so different in feeling. like the creative floor base decoration up top. nice texture and colors too.

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  17. Every Photo Tells A StoryFebruary 19, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    All I can say is, "Ooh La La!!" Wonderful colors and design. The flowers on that cello is phenomenal, Vanessa! And, you're absolutely right, music, like the arts, is necessary for well being of children.

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  18. Flor Larios ArtFebruary 19, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    Hi Vanessa,
    I love the girl painting, all the images in the chello and her outfit, just funky and cool!

    ps.Come to my blog I am having an art box giveaway...see you there!
    Flor

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  19. MrBibleHeadFebruary 19, 2009 at 11:32 PM

    Wow! Love the use of colors for the "musical" mood. ooh la la you've done it again!

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  20. Bella SinclairFebruary 20, 2009 at 6:15 AM

    Now THAT'S what I'm talkin' about! Oh, Miss V, these are stellar! I love the decorations on the girls instrument! Why can't they all be decorated like that, for real!? And the boy's picture reminds me of evenings listening to great jazz at the Blue Note in NYC. Coooool, daddy-o!

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  21. Angela MattesonFebruary 20, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    I love all the colors, and the wonderful looks of concentration on their faces. They look happily lost in the rhythm of the tunes! :)

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  22. MarcoFebruary 20, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    What beautiful colors and tenderness that these children musicians! It seems to hear the cheerful and carefree note that flutter in! And because they are proud of their interpretation!

    bonaska

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  23. Peter BreeseFebruary 21, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    Awesome, these are so very cool V!

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  24. Tomás SerranoFebruary 22, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    Vanessa, the boy is one of my favorites ever!

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  25. ТањаFebruary 22, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    :-) very good!

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  26. Kay AkerFebruary 28, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    These are mind-boggling amazing texturewise, linewise, everywise! You are the meister!

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  27. Writing on BoardMarch 10, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    Love that! Love, love, love.

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