Why is it so Magical?

Today I found myself wondering why I take on so much at once. I mean did I really need to open an art studio? My children are still so young and I find myself always juggling things, running around, rushing, rushing, rushing! My life has changed since Magical Minds Studio was born. But really, how can I have regrets when I see all the bright eyes and smiling faces. When I hear the giggles and the "oh wow," "look what I did!" Those words and sounds are so familiar to me, they were first heard at home. My children are my inspiration. Art is helping them nourish who they will be tomorrow. Who they can be if they are confident and secure and above all CREATIVE!

My son is in Kindergarten and was lucky enough to have his school selected to host an artist. I was thrilled when I saw the name on the sheet that came home. Sallie Wolf, a local artist and children's book author. Every time Sallie demonstrated watercolor he would come home and describe in detail how they did it. She read to them and talked about many subjects, he has requested we purchase all her books. This was all wonderful but what really impressed me and warmed my heart was that he wanted to give her something back. "She made me have a really good day and she said she really liked my colors." I don't think we realize how important those words can be for a young child. When my son came home from a public school, sharing his special moment I had new hope. I wish more opportunities like that can be offered to schools. Those experiences are invaluable. Thanks to the Oak Park Educational Foundation for their Art Start Program and understanding the value of art.

We will now be working on a "book of birds" for Sallie along with a bird house since she loves birds (according to my son). I'll post pictures when it's all done. We'll be hand delivering her gifts to Calypso Moon Studio, where her studio resides, right down the street from Magical Minds. He also wants to invite her to his birthday party so she can run a workshop!

Thank you Sallie, for not only inspiring my son to be kind, but for sharing your gift of art and love of literature. We are fans.