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Re: this is amazing What is amazing is The magic of kids making art

I am so lucky to have been an art teacher of little children for so many years. How would I be sure that they are the best. Also they taught me as much or more than I ever taught them. When I was a teacher I always structured my lessons so that I could woprk along with them. However, I never let tthem see my work knowing they would think it was better than theirs and attempt to copy it. I was trying to soak up the magic they exude when they create art. It is unfortunate that most of them lose this magic when they get older. I am so glad I was able to experience that magic along with the years of art training I have become rich in my developement of color and composition and I owe that to the children. Work with the kids but don't let them SEE you. Love Faith