I’m happy to say that many good things have come from Sweet Bug’s experience, namely that she has received tremendous support and enthusiasm for her work, which will hopefully fill those little cracks that were chiseled in her self-confidence. I will pass on your kind words to her as well. Thanks for swinging by to let me know you were here.

I read this post a few days ago, and have been thinking about it a lot. Your little girl is very talented, as you know, and I believe that her drive and determination will help pull her through any negative influences from that ghastly word, “wrong.” There is no wrong in art! I could not feel more strongly about this, and I know that you do, too.

I consider myself an artist as well. And one year I had the misfortune of having a teacher try to tell me I wasn’t. It crushed me, at the time, but my parents stood by me and I came out still a believer. Thank goodness. You’re doing the best thing for your daughter, just by being there to care and to listen. I can’t wait to see where her paintbrush takes her next! Thanks for sharing her artwork with us, please let her know that I think it’s beautiful.

I don’t know where Sweet Bug gets her creativity (it is 100% from inside her), but giving her the opportunity to be surrounded by caring and creative teachers has helped a bunch.

There are two things I will never hold back on with our daughter: 1) books and 2) art supplies. Both open up the whole world and offer endless opportunities for growing and learning. She has been “painting” since before she could walk–painting with pudding on her art table etc. etc.

I loved the projects that Sweet Bug’s instructors gave her this summer–especially the week they took the kids “around the world,” creating pieces about Australia, India, Brazil, Vietnam, China, Egypt. The kids got to stamp their “passports” each day after they created their masterpieces.

As of yet, none of Sweet Bug’s pieces have titles, but that doesn’t mean they won’t at some point. I also like the three faces.

Thank you.

I absolutely LOVE Olivia’s artwork.
My favorite is the 3 faces. I wonder if she has named these pieces.

Meanwhile, I am very excited about being on the list in first place. I have the perfect spot in our living room, next to a giant map of the world, for her remarkable print! I’m going to put it in a colorful frame.