First Steps in Art

I've lived in Russian, in Siberia.

I'm 12 y.o.

I was born in Belarus. When I was 3 years old my mom brought me to California. When I was 6 I too intuitive abstract art lessons from Lark. Now I am 10 and I developed my own style. Hope you will like it.

I want to share my art with the kids and the grown ups around the world to enjoy, I want to show my vision, my hopes and dreams through the eyes of the child. Welcome to my art page!

Esther has been drawn to the arts since the early childhood. She started drawing at the age of 4 with crayons, color pencils, pens and some water color. Esther, age 9 now is in the process of developing highlighting with color, line or location in space of a figure, face, object, image detail to attract attention of the viewer

Born to be helpful to this world of humans

I'm 2 years old. My parents shown me how to paint using my hands and since that I'm enjoying it.

It's a wonderful life! I'm 9 years old, I like to create and have fun.

My artwork has always been an extension of my feelings opinions and emotions. I use my paintings as a tool to express my ideas and admiration of the world around me in a way that I wouldn't do verbally. I paint a lot of nature and urban landscapes and portraits because this is my way to express myself and stay connected to the beauty of this world.

Yelena Patskevich is a local Milwaukee artist, who specializes in pastel and water mixable oil paint. Yelena was born in Moscow and, by age 11, her talents were noticed by her art teacher, a professional artist.

Since there was no art school near Yelena's home, the teacher began to personally tutor her. During this time, Yelena applied her skills and imagination to create a variety of paintings, and developed a life-long love for art.

After college, Yelena worked as a chemist and had two children, putting her career as an artist on hold. However, she still drew and painted at home during the little free time she had. Yelena arrived in Milwaukee in 2000 and brought her works with her to hang on the walls of her small apartment. Every time someone came through the house, they would inquire about her paintings, which were very memorable. Soon, family, friends and even strangers were offering to buy them and spread the word.

Yelena began to dedicate herself to painting full-time since 2007 and started getting recognition in Milwaukee, inspiring others with her art to this day. To Yelena, painting is more than a hobby; it?s a way of life, and her passion is visible in every brushstroke. Yelena had one exhibition in Moscow, seven exhibitions in Milwaukee, two in Ohio and two in Chicago. She also offers art classes for kids. Despite selling many of her works, Yelena has given away many to people who were truly moved by them.

I have been drawing and painting since age 3. I am 7 now and would love to focus on art and make it my passion.

I live in Shorewood, WI and always want to get better at drawing and painting.

"I can draw and paint all day and night! I don't care about eating or sleeping. I'm only hungry for painting! My gramma took me out for Plein Air painting, and I painted my masterpiece."

Falcon is four years old and has been drawing and painting since he was two years old. His childcare teachers told his parents that he had the motor skills of a seven year old when he was 3. Besides drawing and painting, I like to build Lego structures and characters.