Last night I went to a one-night, pop-up Gallery Show for my friend’s little boy AJ. He’s a seven year old budding artist who was trying to raise money to purchase the Lego set of his dreams. My friend, and AJ’s Mom, Kristen made a deal with him that if he could raise half the money, they would match the rest. So he worked hard along with a collaborating “slightly older” artist Zach B. to put on this show. It was a great experience for everyone. So much fun. So many pictures. So much support. And so many great lessons for AJ along the way.

As with every good gallery show, AJ had his Artist Statement front & center.

After scanning the artworks, I found that many of them had already been purchased. Luckily, the one that caught my eye right off the bat was still available. So this sweet one came home with me!!!

Plus, to make it even better… I suggested to AJ that he needs to come back to work in my clay studio soon. I made a “deal” with him that he needs to make me a clay version of this drawing!!! He seemed excited. Challenge on!!!