Friday, August 1, 2008

The Making of a Masterpiece

He even says it with some kind of English accent too!

You start with a blank "canvas" and a five year old boy.
The Making of a Masterpiece

Add a couple of paint brushes and some paint.
The Making of a Masterpiece

It doesn't take too long for things to get messy....
The Making of a Masterpiece

REALLY messy....
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He thinks he's getting away with murder...the masterpiece is being created.
The Making of a Masterpiece

Mommy's favorite part of the masterpiece..these were soon covered with various other colors, shapes and sizes.
The Making of a Masterpiece

A work in progress
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Getting the job done
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Nearing completion, the child returns to his brushes
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Adding just the right brush strokes will secure this masterpiece in history
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Oh NO! But then the feet get involved!
The Making of a Masterpiece

Messy, squishy, wiggly feet....but how can they be resisted?
The Making of a Masterpiece

He pauses, covered in paint, to smile for the camera.
The Making of a Masterpiece

Then decides that he's a gorilla.
(It's non-toxic paint, I swear!)
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A pose for mommy, inspired by one of her flickr friends
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"So what do you think of my masterpiece?"
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"TA-DA"
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"Mommy, those were the best photos EVER! I love you!"
I love you too kiddo, I love you too!

2 comments:

bpayne said...

I think this is soooooo cool! I hope you don't mind me stealing the idea and doing some with my 3 year old. I know she'll have a blast and actually let me take pics!!

Anonymous said...

i love the hands and feet.