Art Buzz gives young artists a chance to develop skills
By Kirsten Ballard
Published in News on July 20, 2015 1:46 PM
Four master artists sat in the Wine and Design shop on Cashwell Drive on Friday.
They were preparing for their exhibit.
Seen among the show was four of Van Gogh's "Starry Night," Matisse's "The Goldfish" and Monet's "Japanese Bridge."
But instead of originals, these paintings were made with tiny hands and big personalities.
The young master painters were attending a week-long summer camp at Art Buzz, where instructor Donna Andrews taught technique and a little bit of art history.
She is an art teacher at Spring Creek Elementary. During her summer, she teaches painting classes at Art Buzz.
"We don't have any museums around here, these children need some culture," she said.
Camden Sutton, 8, was fascinated that Vincent Van Gogh cut off his ear after a fight.
Lilly Stanley, 8, discussed how Monet painted the same scene at different times to manipulate the light.
But she had some valuable insight for beginning painters as well.
"Don't put your paint brush in wine," she said.
She pointed to the rule on the wall.
"We don't have wine," Donna said, laughing. "That's for the grown-ups."
The camp was open to ages seven through 12 year. All four of the girls attended the camp last year as well. This is Camden's third year at Art Buzz.
"I'll be back next year," she said.
Cady Stanley, 12, worked on Friday to finish her Georgia O'Keeffe flower.
It is her favorite of her series.
Her other paintings are at home, waiting for her to decorate her room.
"They're just in a pile," she said.
Camden had big plans for her masterpieces.
"My mama likes to hang mine," Camden said.
Before the exhibit, Donna helped the girls spray paint T-shirts.
"It's very Jackson Pollock," she said.
In two weeks, Donna will instruct Tween Week, where everything is girly.
"We'll paint sneakers and tie-dye," she said. "We'll step out of the box some."
The camp runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday and is open to children 11 and older.