He also got this one from my friend Zulfi after visiting Holland.
Day 346
Kelt got this keychain from my friend Tommy from Gonzaga University in Spokane. People are constantly sending him keychains, which is one of the reasons that he likes doing the blog. He's a likable guy with many admirers and not hesitant to tell people that he's popular. Modesty is not one of his strong suits...
Day 345
These drawings are blind except when I briefly look at the paper to set the pen. This series represents Kelt's uninhibited drawing style and enhanced visual skills. To view more, click the bobble head label to the right.
Day 343
I was looking at the photos in my apartment and realized that I have four pictures of Kelt at different stages of his life. It's unbelievable to compare his past behaviors to his recent accomplishments, especially in terms of his original diagnosis: Your child will always be mentally retarded. It's pretty obvious that he's defied this prognosis. His senior year is a testimony in itself, from joining the Honor Society, winning Homecoming king, placing 8th at the state wrestling tournament, to getting the Juror's Choice award at the high school art show, etc. I couldn't be more proud of him or our family. He's surpassed numerous expectations, but now we have to figure out what's next. It's another stage of his life that's going to be challenging and force us to be creative, but we'll eventually figure it out.
Day 341
Mark Haddon, author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, has a blog that I regularly check. About a year ago he posted this drawing that he drew with his son called together pictures. I love this concept and the unique perspective that's created from the collaboration. I've been trying to think of a new project for Kelt and I to start after we're done with Keychain A Day. I think something like this would be interesting, especially if we had to work separately and collaborate via mail. Something to think about...
Day 339
I recently came across the blog, Grow Your Brain, by artist Seth Chwast, which shows his work and exhibitions. He's been shown at the Museum of Modern Art in Ukraine and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History; has a mural at the Time Equities Building in NYC; is one of the 54 artists in the book Artism; and co-wrote a book with his mom, An Unexpected Life, to list a few of his accomplishments.
"Chwast was diagnosed with autism as a very young child, lived for years in a world of roller coasters, haunted houses and classical music. A dramatic change came in 2003, when at age 20 he took an oil painting class at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Seth, who rarely speaks, began describing his world in paint. He displayed an innate ability to mix colors and create amazing works of art that reflect his vision of his world and the world around him." -Grow Your Brain
Six Self Studies, 70" x 84", acrylic on canvas, 2005
Museum of Modern Art, Ukraine
Manhattan Floating, 104 individual panels 16" x 24", 2010, Time Equities Building, NYC
New York, New York Right Side with Crane and Clock, 22" x 22", graphite on paper, 2010
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