Sam hasn't been feeling well today, so we have spent the day at home. He did have enough energy, though, to create a drawing for his school's upcoming art contest. The theme of the contest is "Believe, Dream, Inspire." Sam and I brainstormed some ideas for things that he could create, and this drawing is the final product. Sam gave it the title, "Welcome to Dog Land." I tried not to intervene (even though the curator in me was compelled to at least explain that marker or pen would be more visible than pencil). Sam insisted on pencil, though, which is fine.
Here is Sam's artist statement, which we are sending along with his submission. My only modification was to put "just yet" in the first sentence, so I wouldn't come across as a completely heartless mom!
I wish that I could have a dog, but my mom won't let me just yet. I like to dream about having a dog and playing with dogs. This drawing is of a pretend land where everyone can be a dog or play with dogs. Kids who don't have a dog can look at this drawing and think about playing with dogs too.
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LOVE IT! Interestingly, when Danny and I have been brainstorming ideas for his Reflections submission, he also came up with a dog. Evidently 3 is not enough because he dreams about having a tiny new puppy. Sorry kid. You'll have to keep dreaming.
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