The Artist

Ellen brought a note home in her folder that said her artwork had been chosen for a display at the Hewitt Community Center. She didn't know anything about it.

So one day after school we went over to take a look and find her artwork.

I was super impressed. Ellen is always saying she wants to be an artist when she grows up. After we got home, we were talking about college, and she asked me what you do at college. I was telling her you take classes, and if you want to be a scientist you take science classes, and if you want to be a teacher, you take classes about teaching. She caught on really quickly, and got very excited about taking art classes. Then we started talking about different jobs artists can do. "What? Do you get paid to be an artist?!? I can't wait." Haha. Fortunately, there are lots of professions that an extremely creative person can do and not be a starving artist. I love seeing her creative work, and all she wants for her birthday and Christmas are more art and craft supplies.