They were right... Good things DO come in threes! The Colored Pencil Trio Project.

Just look at the wonderful 'Trios'! The first one in each set depicts the YES-Kids' version of Realism. The second piece is Surrealism and the third is... you guessed it, Abstract. The students did a very good job with this and were really 'into' it. They were allowed to choose from many subjects. The students were given a tour of ArtSpace gallery to show them the different concepts relating to Realism, Surrealism and Abstractism. They are all so eager to learn and to put their newfound knowledge into action. See what  you think.

Sarah's Tropical Bird. Great work, Sarah!

Garrett's Frog. Good color saturation, Garrett!

Paige's Backyard Bird. Wow!

Kassidi's Clown Fish. Lovely, colorful work, Kassidi!

Parker did a cool green Lime. Nice work, Parker!

Bella did a Tropical Fish. Really good, Bella!

Emma's Tropical Fish is very good and very colorful!

This Colorful Fish is very good. Nice work, Belle!

Owls got all funky in Kassidi's hands. So very cool!

Katie's Toucan is so colorful and very lively. Good job, Katie!

These are just a few of the 'Colored Pencil Trio' pieces. Of course, you can see the rest on our website. www.yestudio.org. Please visit often to see what the YES-Kids are doing. Next project: Art in the Sky Acrylics.

YES-Youngsters begins their first class on Saturday, April 30th, at 10 am. This is something we have been asked to provide for a few years. We hope to have a good response.

On May 15th, the YEStudio 2nd Annual Chalk the Walk will be held at Founder's Square in Maryville. It promises to be a day of Family Fun, Sun, Colorful Chalky Art, Music, and good Food! The cost is only $2.00 per person. For this $2, you get the use of a box of Pastel Chalk and you are assigned a 3' by 3' square for your artwork, and a ticket for a discount on a meal at FAB's ArtSpace. Chalking starts at 10 am and ends at 5 pm. Judges will judge the three categories of artwork and prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in three age catagories. Ages 7-12, 13-16, and 17 and up. Awarding of prizes will be at 6 pm. A "Best of Show' will also be awarded.

Be sure to visit FAB's ArtSpace to cash in your discount ticket for a meal. In addition, exciting door prizes will be given away at FAB. See you there!

Summer Camps will be happening in June and July at FAB's ArtSpace. YEStudio is having three camps and there are several others. You can get more info about these by going to our website. You can even sign up for the camps there. The place for information on other classes this summer is:  www.fineartsblount.com, There you will find an email address and phone number to contact. Lots of fun, educational art for kids and adults this year!!