Students' Artwork Featured on Calendar
Los Angeles WAVE
Right Image: A student at the Hathaway-Sycamores Family Resource Center in Highland Park works on a painting of reptiles and amphibians to be featured in the agency’s 2010 calendar. Proceeds from the calendar sale are used by the center, which deals with at-risk youngsters after school.
By WAVE STAFF
The calendar sales for $10, plus $5 shipping and handling. Proceeds benefit
the thousands of children cared for annually by the Family Resource Center, where the young artists painted their calendar contributions.
The calendar was produced through the art program offered by the center. Students from 7 to 14 spent afternoons at the center receiving art instruction from award-winning painter Mary Kay Wilson.
Well known for her work with watercolors, Wilson’s paintings have been exhibited at both regional and national art shows.
At the weekly art sessions, students were taught a variety of watercolor techniques along with basic drawing concepts. According to Wilson, who has led the sessions for the last two years, the program is designed not only to introduce youngsters to the world of watercolors, but also to introduce them to a new, empowering avenue of self-expression.
“I’m very proud of the artwork these students created,” Wilson said. “Their enthusiasm and receptiveness to learning something new was inspiring. Working with this group of young artists was a fantastic experience.”
The 2010 Hathaway-Sycamores Children’s Art Calendar can be purchased by calling (626) 395-7100, ext. 2516, or it can be ordered online at www.hathaway-sycamores.org.
