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Nov. 27, 2007

Papa Piccolo - Five in a Row

As promised, here are the pictures from Papa Piccolo. It's taken us three weeks to get through this book as we have had a few things on and now, gastro in the house!

These drawings were finished late last week. We took two days to do the pictures. The first day we concentrated on getting the shape and proportion of the figures right. The second stab was to do all of the detail in the coat, put in the colour and the finishing touches. Each part took about an hour. Even though it is extra work at the time, I think that we all do a better drawing that way.

Zac said at the end of the first day, "I'll never be a good artist, Mum!" I thought he had picked one of the more difficult pictures and was doing well with it. I reminded him that the last bit of effort would produce the result, he just had to stick with it until the end! That extra bit of work has made his drawing come alive and I love it. I hope you like these pictures too. If you do, please leave us a message - I know it will encourage the boys.

My picture

Stephen's Piccolo

Zac's picture

One of the kittens - Marco or Polo??

Adam's kitten

We also loved reading the book and learning all about Venice. There's great pictures throughout and the front and back end papers have interesting information about the city too. Next time, I'm going to get Vendela in Venice from the library all lined up to go at the same time as it's a great children's book on Venice as well.

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Nov. 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by rreitsma

Hi Jocelyn,
the pictures are beautiful! You and your boys are very talented.
Rachael.

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Dec. 13, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Hi Jocelyn,
Just had to leave a comment to say how impressive these pictures are! What clever boys you have... I love their drawings :o)
God Bless
Amanda (from AHC)

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Dec. 13, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Ooops... I forgot! Mummy's picture is also very, very good!! ;o)
How do you teach the boys drawing? By an art program, or are you an art teacher by chance? I can't draw AT ALL, so needless to say, I am so amazed at the very clever ability your boys are displaying...

thanks again,
Amanda

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Dec. 14, 2007 - Awesome paintings!

Posted by Robin @ http://www.martinzoo.homeschooljournal.net

Hi there! I came to peek at your blog, from Jennifer's Toad Haven blog. And I love, love, love your paintings. Your boys and their mum are quite talented. Tell them to keep it up and that this American thinks they are spectacular!

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Jan. 17, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Hi Jocelyn. As someone who has every intention of "starting" Five In A Row (but hasn't got around to it yet!) I am always inspired by your blog and the artwork that your children produce. Do you focus primarily on the art factor of FIAR or do you cover all subjects equally? I really like the idea of using it this way because every time I go through the manual I get "mind boggled" about just how I am going to implement all those subjects well in just one week!
Your children are very talented and I am in awe of the job that they do!
Jacqui L

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Mar. 12, 2008 - Beautiful pictures!

Posted by Jess

Your boys are WONDERFUL artists! You have inspired me to try this with my own children :)

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