Comments on another notebook: index card art

Hey, Kotter! I hope it's ok that I still call you...

2008-07-18T22:07:00.000-07:00

Hey, Kotter! I hope it's ok that I still call you that...even though you're a married woman. : ) I found a link to your blog on Laura's. It's fun to see you share your love of art w/ Melody. I look forward to interacting with Jaden more and more--who knows, maybe he'll strum out a tune on an instrument or even spike a volleyball. We'll see...

Oh--sometimes I try to e-mail you the

Yeah, I agree that I prefer the coloring pages wit...

2008-07-16T21:51:00.000-07:00

Yeah, I agree that I prefer the coloring pages with more big and bold pictures (like the ones you made here) - at least for our kids at this younger age. Maybe when they're older the more intricate designs will be more appropriate. I used to print off really detailed pictures from the computer that Benji colored but he wouldn't really color them but scribble and then be done and want me to print

Laurel, I've heard similar things said about color...

2008-07-16T14:23:00.000-07:00

Laurel, I've heard similar things said about coloring on blank paper vs coloring books. I don't know if there is a black/white answer to that topic. I don't mind coloring books because I absolutely loved them as a kid. I loved having a starting point for my artwork. I did always prefer simple drawing in my coloring books. I remember wishing and hoping for simple art. For some reason it was more

Bek! Too cute! My favorite one is the "coke" one. ...

2008-07-16T12:42:00.000-07:00

Bek! Too cute! My favorite one is the "coke" one. I could tell what is on my mind. I LOVE your art it is so simple and so beautiful at the same time. I know these were just doodles for you, but for me they would have been masterpieces. I'm so glad to see you using your artistic abilities more and more. Every time I read about you and your girls being creative it inspires me to "get busy!"

That's a great idea and I'm sure Anna will love th...

2008-07-16T11:52:00.000-07:00

That's a great idea and I'm sure Anna will love the personalized gift.

I do have a question for you about coloring sheets vs. coloring on blank paper, since you are an art person. My mom told me I shouldn't give Benji coloring pages with drawn pictures to color because it will inhibit his creativity. What do you think? I have been following her advice the last year or so and am happy to

This is just darling! I love it! You did a fabul...

2008-07-16T08:16:00.000-07:00

This is just darling! I love it! You did a fabulous job with the drawings! Bek, you inspire me! I hope Eli likes to color someday soon. :) I more imagine us playing in the dirt with cars and dinosaurs. But, we'll see. :)