Christmas Memories

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Norman Rockwell was cited in 1957 by the

United States Chamber of Commerce as

"A Great Living American" saying

"Through the magic of your talent, the folks next door--their gentle sorrows, their modest joys--have enriched our own lives and given us new insight into our countrymen."

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Especially at Christmas, Rockwell seems to

remind us of simpler times.

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He painted endless scenes depicting holidays.  At the age of 15, a parishioner of his family's church employed him to 

create Christmas Card designs.  As an adult, he was a

regular at Hallmark.  The Saturday Evening Post assigned their Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's covers to their most popular illustrators, including Rockwell.

He painted several homecoming images of American veterans during World War II. He did many 

illustrations inspired by Charles Dickens and often liked to talk about how his dad read Dickens' tales to him and his brother after they had finished their schoolwork.

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In today's world where everything

seems so rushed and time goes so fast, it's refreshing to stop for a moment. Escape into days gone by and into the world of Norman Rockwell.

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As America's most beloved illustrator, Rockwell is as synonymous with the holidays as Santa Claus himself.

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Art, like music, has a way of immediately 

transporting us back in time to where we can see,

hear, smell, maybe even taste memories

from our past. Let's all take a moment (or hopefully even longer) to slow down, reflect on what is most important in our lives. Let's take some time to focus on loved ones, create new memories and reflect on the cherished memories of the past. While we may not feel compatible with the skill of some of the greats like Rockwell, let's take some time to document these moments with words, photographs, paint, pencils, crayons whatever medium will help keep these precious memories alive for years to come!  

Acts of Kindness

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 We had the fun opportunity this week to deliver

some Young at Art bags to

The Christmas Box International!

If you are not familiar with this organization, 

they provide assistance to prevent child abuse

and services to improve the quality of life for 

children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned.

Their motto is simple:

Every child deserves a childhood

You can learn more about them on their website

thechristmasboxhouse.org

We couldn't agree more!  We are very honored that

they would use some of our art bags to help

further their cause.

We hope that much good can come from our small contribution and that we can continue to

be of help to them and other great organizations 

like them.

Thank you to Heather for visiting with us and accepting our art bags!  This is a very busy time

of year for them!

Our mission is to inspire and encourage all children

to be artists by providing basic tools and inspiration for them to create.

Art allows us all an escape

 and the chance to express ourselves when we might not know how to otherwise.

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With your help, we will continue to donate art bags 

to children in shelters such as this and in hospitals.

You can help by purchasing an art bag for a young 

artist in your life.  You will receive a canvas bag

with an artist activity book, a sketch pad, crayons, markers, and colored pencils.

We will then give a bag to a child in need who could use

some encouragement and inspiration.

We hope you will join us in our efforts to

make a difference!

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