FINE "ARTY"

One of the many benefits that we have had over the last 6 months since Claire has started doing Independent Online Study is that she can structure her own study days.  Due to this luxury, we have tried really hard to take advantage of some of the unique opportunities that exist in and around Sydney.  

Claire is also taking a teen art class in the evenings through a small art centre.  She loves all of the exposure she is getting to art and learning that deep down in her genetic DNA there is a little artist - (THANKS CCA CHRISTENSEN).  She has always loved art but, has not been able to really do much with it.  Each week she is able to learn a new technique and she has discovered that many techniques feel like second nature to her.  I have tried to encourage her to really harness this "NEW" talent.  

In order to combine these two positives in life, we have been visiting many art galleries.  Just a few weeks ago there was a exhibit that Claire's art teacher suggested that she visit.  It is called "Art Express" and it is an exhibit where the Year 12 students of New South Wales are able to highlight there final art projects.  The works of art are unbelievable!  These are some talented ARTISTS!

We had a wonderful day touring the different exhibits and having lunch in the Royal Botanic Gardens.  It is lovely to have a travel companion...who says learning can't be FUN!

The lobby of the art gallery - so cool!

This painting was amazing and very textural - not smooth at all!

One of our favorite HSC projects produced by a high school student - pen and paper only.

This is another work of art from a high school student - it was part of a series of charcoals - STUNNING!

The NSW Gallery!

Grace is also continuing to develop her singing talent.  She is in choir group at school and had the opportunity to sing at the "In Concert" performance at Sydney Town Hall this last week.  It was an amazing performance and I have to say that I had goosebumps during many of the song selections.  My favorite of the night was the song by Stevie Wonder "Isn't She Lovely."  It was a wonderful night.  

I am so grateful for my girls and their desires to broaden their horizons and expand their talents. This world has some beautiful experiences and I feel blessed that they are able to participate in them.  

Isn't my Grace Lovely - I sure think so!