It's in our blood... see pics!

[Action Girl]

Hey there!

I was getting my daughter Lily ready for school this morning and she pulled out three "hot rod pictures" she drew over the weekend while she was staying at my parent's house.

I was so impressed! She's six...

Note the smoking tires and flames on the Model A!

That's my girl!

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[Action Girl]

[Action Girl]

another

[Action Girl]

last one...

[DrJ]

Watch out,
You're going to embarrass some of the adult "artists" on the board! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Great art work! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[The37Kid]

That kid has real talent. Be sure she gets all the art supplies she needs! Most kids twice her age couldn't draw that well.

[Shoeboxer]

Very cool. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

-Taylor

[Nick32vic]

Are you sure she drew those? Or did she steal them from JEEM? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Those are good. That first one is about 10 times better than i could doo. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Nick

[Jeem]

Those are cool. My boy keeps drawing robots. Keep that kid in crayons.

[TINGLER]

Wow,
the kid has a knack for perspective. Those cars look great! She really pays attention to detail.

[BigDdy31]

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Most kids twice her age couldn't draw that well.

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Hell, I can't draw half that well now! LOL But I'm wicked with stick figures.

BDE

[TimW]

Those pictures are really cool, hang on to them for her! I can't get my six year old away from the cartoons long enough to draw. Those are great! I know your Dad, she didn't get the idea of flames and smokin tires from him did she...

[Fat Hack]

ROCK ON!!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

So cool to see that sorta thing...it makes me happy to know some kids will grow up to preserve this sickness we know and love so well!!!

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[Bluesfella]

Like VonTingler said, she does well with perspectives, which is something you don't often see. A lot of folks (not just kids) still draw only side shots...

[hotrodladycrusr]

Those are GREAT! Frame'm and hang'm in a place of honor in the house.

[30roadster]

yep thats how it starts.... i remember drawing dragsters when i was four http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Mine never did and still don't look as good as hers http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

[JimC]

I know you are proud, and well, you should be!

[Elrusto]

I like the '40 Chevy http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[haring]

[ QUOTE ]
Like VonTingler said, she does well with perspectives, which is something you don't often see. A lot of folks (not just kids) still draw only side shots...

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We're not kidding. Most kids don't understand or recognize perspective until much later. My ex taught art and I teach it at the college level. I'm sure you'll do everything to encourage her art.

[v8minor]

Great work, she has a talent. I do my best to get my 4 year girl into my stuff.. she had great fun doin this

[Shoeboxer]

I was definitely impressed by the perspective! Heck, I'm almost 28 and I suck at doing cars at an angle!

-Taylor

[Nick32vic]

Heres a picture of a drawing i did when i was about 8 i think. I quit drawing once i started building model cars, now i quit building model cars once i started building a real car.

This drawing is funny, It was a drag race, notice all the "sponsors" i put on the grand stand awning. lol. I just thought the sponsors were names of cars i didnt know what they really were. Notice the one sponsor "1934 Ford Model A" haha. well im done with my rant and crappy art. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Later, Nick

[flamedcoupe]

Tim what are you doing on here. I had no idea see you in BG

[SlowLearner]

Back to Lily. Those are amazing!!
A horizon in every one. (Not one of the car's rolling along some line across the page.) And details like hood latches on the modified roadster (my favorite). AND...the 40 Chev (in 3/4 view!!) is clearly recognizeable.
Some times some part of the world is a nice place. Thanks for sharing. -Keith

[burndup]

I totally dig the MASSIVE engine in the drawing of the tire-smoking A!

[hamilton]

weird to see such a young grasp of perspective....I'm gonna hang up my brushes http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

better go watch my 1 and 2 year olds and get some lessons....

[wingnutz]

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Watch out,
You're going to embarrass some of the adult "artists" on the board! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Great art work! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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I'm already embarrased...! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Mark

[Kevin Lee]

WOW. That is amazing. She draws what she sees, not what she thinks she sees - if that makes any sense. The perspective is incredible.

v8minor - That painting on the trunk rules.

[haring]

This thread made me this of this ...

The block behind me had a block party this weekend. Lots of kids running around and by the end of the night, the entire street (the street itself) was covered with children's chalk drawings. I mean tip-to-tail covered.

I thought it was pretty awesome.

And then the next day, the adults moved all the cars, got out their hoses, and washed it all away. This wasn't just one jerk, it was a group of about 5 adults.

I couldn't believe it. What a WASTE.

With parents like this, those kids are doomed. City living depresses the hell out of me sometimes. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Point is -- do everything to encourage art for your kids! It makes the world a much better place.

(Minor -- I love that picture of your daughter painting on your car. She looks incredible proud.)

-don

[Fast Elvis]

Great to see the next generation full of the HAMB spirit and so talented at such an early age!!..........I salute all you mom and dad's out there in HAMB land......super job folks!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Bruce Lancaster]

Buy that kid good drawing supplies, a few books/magazines, AND a couple striping brushes and some big boards to try that--I agree her perspective is VERY sophisticated, and she sees both shape and detail--give her some good tools and a few leads NOW and get out of the way! I would LOVE to see what she would do if given a five minute intro to striping.

[fab32]

Your daughter has some real talent. Keep incouraging her and make sure she doesn't run out of art supplies.

Frank

[mule]

g'day, my 3.5 yo does the same, she gets really upset, to the point of tears if I work on the rod without her.

[ponchobilly]

I'm very impressed with those drawings. On the last one, I dig the five lug wheel and the 3/4 view. By the end of the show season, you might need a bigger refrigerator to hang them all up on. Wonderful stuff!
Bil

[Action Girl]

Just wanted to say thanks for everyone's words of encouragement for my girl. I showed her the post and she thought it was cool to see her drawings on the net. You can bet that she'll be encouraged in all she does.

I was lucky enough to have parents who supported all my hairbrained schemes and today I feel like I can do anything I set my mind to. I can only hope that Lily will feel the same empowerment. I create paintings as a means of supporting my various hobbies and she usually sets up an easel next to mine when I'm working on something for a client. I figure the best gift we can give her is exposure to all sorts of interesting stuff and to encourage her to try anything she develops an interest in.

I love the trunk lid art! That's awesome!

Stacey