The Art Show

The Sunday Lewis created all the art was not an easy day. We were all grouchy and hot and tired. But because we let Lewis do his thing something beautiful came out of that day. By the end of that day we were all creating. We did three projects. Then after school each day during the week we did one or two more. 

We didn’t eat dinner at the table for a week because it looked like this ^. 

I wanted to teach the boys about an artist each day and then try their style of art, but I knew that was WAY more than I should do with a newborn in the mix. So we just used all sorts of different materials and depths and mediums. Logan had a lot of fun creating some pieces that were very clever, and I managed to make two pieces. Levi made one piece. 

We had a total of 60 pieces of art on display. Logan, Levi and my art was not for sale. 

I talked to the boys a lot about how to price their pieces to sell, and to consider the time and creativity that went into each piece. The art ranged from $0.05-$2. Augustine set up the play cash register - that happens to be a real calculator- divided into three sections so he could keep track of each brother’s money. It was impressive. 

Greta come over early with coffee. We had a nice chat while everyone else went to the library/napped. It was a nice break. Then Lewis read three stories to her and helped her make the cheese board for guests. Have I mentioned we love having her so close by?! ;)

Then it was finally time to open the gallery! 

Friends, family, our pastor, and missionaries all stopped by to see our work. 

The boys talked to their guests about their art and answered their questions. 

Logan pulled a joke on Grant. Always funny. 

Augustine was very impressive during the show. He would initial pieces as people claimed them for purchase. It was a fast pace job, helping a lot of people at once. He also collected money, counted it, and divided it up to the correct artist. He was very busy the whole time and did an amazing job!



Any good gallery has wine for their guests. 

Lewis did a nice job welcoming guests and showing them into the gallery. He also offered snacks and drinks. 



All but five pieces sold, and some of those five were Logan’s creations, so the boys did really well. 

Most of Logan’s team joined us!

And of course there is always time for a story with JimBash. (Elias says his full name as one.) Although I didn’t snap a picture, Levi also says there’s always time for a nap on Coco too. 

Elias was very pleased with all the coins he earned, as well as spending a quarter on Batman by Augustine. Worth it. 

Augustine and Lewis were pleased with their earnings too and will save it for LEGOs. I am pleased how many good lessons we were able to teach them through this experience too. 

The Art Show will surely be one of our favorite family memories. We just might do it again!