We've always kept artwork that my granddaughter, KC draws framed in my office. Every so often she would replace it with another one through the years. I would have special paper cut to size for her that would fit in the frame.
When my grandson, JD was about 2 years old I had him draw a picture for his frame too.
When he turned 4, he started drawing more but then there was the pandemic.
Our son and daughter-in-law posted photos of dinosaurs, portraits, etc. that JD had been doing.
It would be hard to get a drawing to Hawaii from Maryland that wouldn't get wrinkled or squashed.
But then I had this idea! 😃 I figured I could download the posted photo of the drawing that 5 year old JD did, put it on Photoshop, scale it to fit my frame and have it developed at Walmart on matt paper. It cost $6.14 for an 11 x 14 enlargement.
At first I thought JD drew Mungo much, much too big, but then from his perspective this must be how he sees their dog.
That is very sweet. I also frame and hang my grandchildren's art work. Now my granddaughter is selling some of her art online -- maybe I won't be able to afford it soon!
ReplyDeleteThat first framed artwork was crazy cool, and the second one was so sweet! I had a real laugh when I read "my dog" above your granddog Mungo! Anyway Kay, it's just special to see these artworks framed and on your walls. You have every right to be proud of the artist in your family :^) PS. Mungo DOES look like a pretty big dog there!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea Kay I love what you have done!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I should have done that too. My grandchildren are in their 40's though so it's a little late. :)
ReplyDeleteI really kind of like his primitive work. Mungo' image seem about the right size when seeing him with your grandson. Really great save you created in order to hang his works without the actual copy. Clever lady.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea! If you didn't already, write the info on the back with the artist's name, age, date. If you rotate the art, you could stick one of those little plastic sleeves that hold labels on the back of the frame.
ReplyDelete(I'm still waiting for any grandkids, and the grandcats don't color.) I was re-creating a card from Rudolph the reindeer, and noticed we can still get a box of 8 crayons for 87 cents.
Linda in Kansas
I love children's art! You do have Picassos in your family!
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful idea. I'll have to remember that when my grandson is old enough to draw. That daughter is extremely artistic, so he might be as well. It won't matter though; his art work will still be priceless.
ReplyDeleteThat's great!
ReplyDeleteThat's simply wonderful. I never thought of that at all. All grand kids are almost grown. One even works on a Covid ward.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. I used to have a framed drawing that Isaac did, but he has unfortunately lost interest in drawing, which is a shame because he is good at it. Irene is a painter, and I have her framed painting of Mt Rainier on our family room wall. I know she will develop her talent.
ReplyDeleteGrandkids are a great pleasure. We get much in life from having them.
ReplyDeleteI loved having framed grandchildren art. When I moved from the big house, all the grands were so pleased to get their childhood art returned, to be hung on their own walls.
ReplyDeleteAwesome idea! I will have to keep it in mind.
ReplyDeletewhat a fun idea. every once in awhile I come across a drawing that one of my grandkids made in ages past. Fun memories!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea, and it works so well. I was taken by all the happy smiling people in JD's picture. Adorable and Mungo is definitely a big dog, well captured in that drawing! :-)
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