Parker is Artist of the Week

I was so stoked to see what Parker had created for his moment in the art room sun. Every week his art teacher chooses a different student's work to display. This week it's Parker's turn. Regarder le chef-d'oeuvre:



The words in the pic are kind of small, so here's what it says:

Artist: Parker
Title: A Bulldozer
Summary: The bulldozer has a digger and it goes inside holes. And it digs the hole. And it has a dumper too. And I drew Muck.
Media: Tempera Paint on White Construction Paper


The summary is in the artist's own words (in case you couldn't tell). And for the unitiated, Muck is of Bob the Builder fame; Bob the Builder being Parker's yearlong obsession.

It's funny, for a long time he wasn't at all interested in painting, coloring or drawing. I'd bought him a ton of art supplies and an easel thinking we'd paint together. Or better yet, that he would entertain himself painting while I cooked dinner, or washed the dishes. But everytime I'd say, let's paint; he would most always decline and run off to play with Bob the Builder.

So I'm rather happy with this development. I don't think he'll give up Bob anytime soon but at least his obsession seems to be taking on more creative channels. Now, if only I could apply some creativity to my efforts not to hate Bob, we'll be in business. ;->

ps. Here's a second pic, taken at Parker's insistence that he wanted to take one with his hat 'DOWN'.