{"id":3054,"date":"2019-03-24T16:54:35","date_gmt":"2019-03-24T20:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/heidimayo.com\/topblog\/?p=3054"},"modified":"2019-03-24T16:54:35","modified_gmt":"2019-03-24T20:54:35","slug":"selfies-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heidimayo.com\/topblog\/selfies-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Selfies"},"content":{"rendered":"

My congrats to the kids who finished their self portraits this week. Getting a likeness isn’t easy. Getting a self-likeness is even more of a challenge, which is why I provide the artists with every possible opportunity for success, including the grid. If they get discouraged, I like to remind them that most grownups can’t do it; that many successful, professional artists steer clear of portraits. These artists are ages 6 through twelve! Good job!<\/p>\n

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ANNUAL SHOW UPDATE: Check this list. Even though I haven’t had confirmation from some parents, the kids have confirmed, so please check, and if your name is missing or you need it removed, speak now! I am still waiting to hear from a few artists. DEADLINE TO OPT IN or out is April 5th. Space at Bramhall’s is limited, so artists can display 1 or 2 works.\u00a0Auction items are separate from the show. For all of the dates and exhibit info, click here<\/a>.
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CLASS SCHEDULES<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

THIS WEEK – finish unfinished works & FREE DRAW
\n<\/strong>Tues, March 26 \u2013\u00a0Down & Dirty, 4-5:30<\/strong>
\nNick
\nLink
\nKayden
\nEmmet
\nKate
\nCharlie<\/p>\n

Wed, March 27\u2013 Advanced, 3:45-5:30<\/strong>
\nCaitlin
\nEve
\nScotty
\nJack
\nSophia S
\n(room for one or two mature, dedicated artists)<\/p>\n

Thurs, March 28, 4-5:30 \u2013\u00a0Down & Dirty<\/strong>
\nDylan
\nEmma P
\nTessa
\n(no Michaela, no Eliz)
\nroom for more<\/p>\n

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NEXT WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tues, April 2\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Down & Dirty, 4-5:30<\/strong>
\nNick
\nLink
\nKayden
\nKate
\nCharlie<\/p>\n

Wed, April 3\u2013 Advanced, 3:45-5:30<\/strong>
\nCaitlin
\nEve
\nScotty
\nJack
\nSophia S
\n(room for one or two mature, dedicated artists)<\/p>\n

Thurs, April 4, 4-5:30 \u2013\u00a0Down & Dirty<\/strong>
\nDylan
\nEmma P
\nTessa
\nMichaela
\nElizabeth
\nBree
\nroom for more<\/p>\n

As the weather gets nicer we’ll be getting outside as much as possible for plain air painting.
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My congrats to the kids who finished their self portraits this week. 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