tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post396692609512325792..comments2024-03-08T13:52:22.224-07:00Comments on LAJOY FAMILY: Year Winding DownCindy LaJoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16486626867331586704noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-81443241103606928172011-05-06T10:06:09.540-06:002011-05-06T10:06:09.540-06:00I'm not an art teacher or trained at all, but ...I'm not an art teacher or trained at all, but I've got to say: I'd hang your kids' stuff on the walls just to look at. They really are almost bizarrely talented.<br /><br />I LOVE the Newbery winners idea. Keep track! Some of them are in the middle of great series--like Susan Cooper's The Grey King--don't want to read it until you've read the first three (some of my favorites!). Have fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-82294326149754224322011-05-01T19:11:11.404-06:002011-05-01T19:11:11.404-06:00Stunning art work, really really wonderful. I hop...Stunning art work, really really wonderful. I hope each child is proud of their accomplishments.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15967418540127005723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-43105597797420860482011-05-01T15:25:06.237-06:002011-05-01T15:25:06.237-06:00I also agree that your kids' artwork is amazin...I also agree that your kids' artwork is amazing! I have a degree in art education, though I never taught in the public schools. They truly all do have artistic talent. <br /><br />Kenny's self portrait is both beautiful and touching. I wish it could be used somehow on literature for facial surgeries or some such. A friend here is involved with an organization called "About Face". Their son, now about 20yrs old, has had multiple surgeries to correst a mishapen jaw (bone missing at birth). He is an awesome young man, so kind, great sense of humor, loved by all. I wish Kenny's artwork could be used in some way to speak to people about facial differences...if he would want it to be. It speaks volumes.<br /><br />And I too express my condolences at the very sad loss of your nephew. <br /><br />Nancy in the MidwestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-12750272627457866642011-05-01T08:12:40.662-06:002011-05-01T08:12:40.662-06:00Heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your nephew. ...Heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your nephew. I was as usual moved to tears by your children's loving and incredibly mature attitudes at this sad time.<br />As for the art work, if all Lajoy kids are gifted (I agree with Dee. BTW, Dee, I read your blog too), I was truly mesmerized by Kenny's self portrait : the expression of the eyes, the soft colors, the scars. Again, half way across the world, this amazing kid truly stirs up some very deep emotions !<br />(I love reading about all the Lajoys, but there's something super special about Kenny)<br />With much affection,<br />Anne (from Bordeaux. Don't forget my beautiful country in you grand graduation tour !!)anne khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549386197672270803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-13675830383438605722011-05-01T08:09:30.409-06:002011-05-01T08:09:30.409-06:00Kudos for LaJoy Gallery of Joy. The pictures are ...Kudos for LaJoy Gallery of Joy. The pictures are masterpieces.<br /><br />But this has been a masterpiece year for Academy LaJoy also, and the teacher/principal, Cindy LaJoy, has been selected as Teacher of the Year in my book.<br /><br />Now for the joy of today.<br /><br />Love all of you,<br />LaelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-61898537519431875032011-05-01T06:59:38.385-06:002011-05-01T06:59:38.385-06:00I am SO impressed with all the pictures by the kid...I am SO impressed with all the pictures by the kids. I studied art for years and I've seen a lot of kids' art. LaJoy art is clearly superior!! I truly mean that. They all have talent. What a blessing they can all take art with a great teacher!Deehttp://deescribbler.typepad.com/my_weblog/noreply@blogger.com