The apple did not fall to far from the tree, it is clear. I see some of Mom's influence especially in the point shoes. Your kids accomplishments are sweeter than your own always.
And the spelling is "pointe" shoes, btw. And yes, her use of color on the shoes is wonderful. She looks like she will do well in colored pencil or pastels. And we can say we knew her when....
LOL, dooj, couldn't help it -- a dancer and a Scrabble player, I couldn't let it slide... :D
One of the neatest things I did with my oldest daughter (interior designer) back in high school was to take her and her portfolio to an art college that was doing free evaluations. She wasn't even serious about going to that college, but just having their faculty look at her stuff helped her enormously, both in understanding where her strengths and weaknesses were, and in building a better portfolio. And it built her self-esteem, to feel like she really had what it took.
Something you might want to consider when the time comes.
Funny thing is, Shaz, she doesn't even want to study art in college - she wants to be a forensic scientist!
Both my girls play the piano, and take ballet (with 2 russian teachers - one was with the Bolshoi and the other with the Moscow ballet.)
Now the younger one WANTS to be an artist - today anyway.
I have told the girls that they don't have to make their art their career - but that they should not let these talents die. After all, I see it all as a gift from God - not only to the person but also to the people touched by the music, dance, art etc.
I have encouraged them in the arts because I see the benefit of being well rounded. I also have seen how the arts allow expression and fuel thinking skills...
I've gotta start a new thread on what I've learned being a Drawing teacher..
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What a month for the Dooj family!!!
Awards all around.
We are proud with you!
Congrats to the original Dooj!!!!!!!!
.......beautiful pics.....
I thought of "Tiny Dancer" in my hand.
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coolchef1248 @adelphia.net
be proud be very proud
i celebrate with you
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dmiller
Winning in both track, aaaand art! (What's next???)
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oenophile
The apple did not fall to far from the tree, it is clear. I see some of Mom's influence especially in the point shoes. Your kids accomplishments are sweeter than your own always.
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topoftheworld
Yeah, Dooj and daughter!
Can't wait to hear about the next sucesses!
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T-Bone
Wow Doojable!!!!! Love the artwork - especially the Point Shoes. Thanks for posting those - she's very talented!
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tonto
Dooj, those are so beautiful...just like your daughters. Congrats, proud mama!
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Belle
Oh goody goody gumdrops!!!
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shazdancer
Nice work! And how old is the junior dooj?
And the spelling is "pointe" shoes, btw. And yes, her use of color on the shoes is wonderful. She looks like she will do well in colored pencil or pastels. And we can say we knew her when....
Congrats,
Shaz
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doojable
Dooj the younger is almost 14.
Sorry for the misspelling - thanks to Shaz for the correction.
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LOL, dooj, couldn't help it -- a dancer and a Scrabble player, I couldn't let it slide... :D
One of the neatest things I did with my oldest daughter (interior designer) back in high school was to take her and her portfolio to an art college that was doing free evaluations. She wasn't even serious about going to that college, but just having their faculty look at her stuff helped her enormously, both in understanding where her strengths and weaknesses were, and in building a better portfolio. And it built her self-esteem, to feel like she really had what it took.
Something you might want to consider when the time comes.
Regards,
Shaz
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Funny thing is, Shaz, she doesn't even want to study art in college - she wants to be a forensic scientist!
Both my girls play the piano, and take ballet (with 2 russian teachers - one was with the Bolshoi and the other with the Moscow ballet.)
Now the younger one WANTS to be an artist - today anyway.
I have told the girls that they don't have to make their art their career - but that they should not let these talents die. After all, I see it all as a gift from God - not only to the person but also to the people touched by the music, dance, art etc.
I have encouraged them in the arts because I see the benefit of being well rounded. I also have seen how the arts allow expression and fuel thinking skills...
I've gotta start a new thread on what I've learned being a Drawing teacher..
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gc
Congrats to you and your daughter, I've always admired anyone with art talent.
I can't draw two stick figures without a ruler.
gc
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