Yes, they can go together.  Of course, art can really go with anything, in my humble opinion. Today, Benjamin’s spelling assignment required him to proof read and correct a short article on Paul Matisse’s The Musical Fence. I had never heard of this particular sculpture, and neither had Benjamin. It fascinated us both, so we took a little side trip via the internet to check it out. 

And it is really unique!  I think it would be wonderful to have something like that nearby. I found out that the sculpture actually had to be moved from its original location because people played it at all hours! I can see how the “music” might bother some people.  But how it must be for all ages!

Check it out here.

During the month of December, weather here was beyond frigid. (except for that one weird day that was 60-something and we went to Crown Center with my kids’ writing teacher). Unable to go outside unless wearing 15 layers of clothing, my kids have been bouncing off the walls. So, we whipped out the bucket of playdoh. Playdoh is God’s gifts to mothers. Or to anyone that needs to entertain kids in the middle of a midwest winter. 

Here they are…all lined up waiting for my sister to deal out the goods. That blond-haired blue-eyed cherub in the center is my dark-haired, dark-eyed sister’s little guy. He looks just like his daddy, Sorry, Sis, but you know it’s true. The evidence is undeniable.

The anticipation!

Let the fun begin

My guy has a blue mustache. I tihnk it’s a nice choice.

Until he tries to eat it. Why. Why do kids always try to eat the playdoh? And crayons! They always try to eat crayons! Note that the group has expanded. Older kids like playdoh too.

Adults like playdoh too. This is my artist sister who was in charge of all this creative energy.

My artsy and resourceful sister modeled this. It’s supposed to look like me.

I think it’s a pretty good likeness, right down to my slightly crooked smile. Isn’t she good?  You know those touristy places where they have artists that do characatures? Well, she could do Playdoh Portraits! I might have something there. Don’t laugh. You never know what the next tacky trend will be.

Think about what you would look like in playdoh!

Blessings,

Wuz