D's First Public Art Show At The West Seattle Library

Dylan has sooo patiently waited her turn to showcase her work at the West Seattle Library.  About 9 months ago she, totally on her own, went up to the librarian and asked "Excuse me, can I please put my name on the list for the display case?  I would like to show my art."  So the Librarian ever so kindly added her name to the long list and asked her what her idea is to show.  "I would like to show girls that they can build Lego's too."  And low in behold after 9 months and a call to say it was finally our turn D stuck to her game plan.

Artist statement:  

Hello, my name is Dylan.  I’m 5 ¾ years old and I LOVE the West Seattle Library!  I’m proud to present “Create, Build, & Friendship” as my art show which I’ve made out of Legos. I’ve been playing with Legos since I was a little girl.  My inspiration was to show girls that they can build and play with Legos too ~ they aren’t just for boys.  My little sister, Asa (2yrs) built a wall of Duplo Lego’s to show Toddlers they can play as well!  Thank you for taking the time to look at my art exhibit ~ I hope you enjoy it!

~Dylan Ray Nicole Clark 

Dylan's first public art show now showing at the West Seattle Library through January 16th.  "Create, Build, and Friendship" is the name of her installation.  Stop by and take a look if you're in the neighborhood.

D's Art Opening At Casa Clark

Now showing on our back door through the end of the month.

BAM

A few weekends ago the family went to the Bellevue Art Museum.  Dylan had a great time with this installation.  It had her entertained for quite sometime!

Happy Easter Love Dylan Clark

The joy of dying eggs. Hours of entertainment and several carton of eggs later.... anyone want some hard boiled eggs?

D's Pictures

This one is entitled: Mountains & Moon


And this one is a portrait of me, her mom wearing my glasses. Guess I was having a bad hair day and didn't really know it. Dylan even wrote "I love my Mom" on the bottom.

Arts And Crafts

One of our favorite winter time activities - arts and crafts. I discovered the best thing (I wish I would have thought of this) - it's called Kiwi Crate. Great tip for all you mom's out there reading - Kiwi Crate is delivered to your doorstep monthly - it's basically a lovely little green box (Dylan now waits for it's arrival) that is packed full of two + craft projects, along with all supplies needed, stickers, cards describing projects along with questions to educate on the months craft topic. For instance last month was space theme - we got a planet mobile to paint and put together and make your own rockets (hard to tell who in the family had more fun with that one). There were fabulous question and answer cards talking about space and additional suggestions on how to stretch the theme out and make a few other crafts with the extra supplies given. It's been a savor this winter - we love you Kiwi Crate!

Oh The Fun That Was Had

...today while Momma was away. Madison and Dylan bought some face paints and went to town. Is that my daughter or do we now own a kitty? Ha! They had a great time and I got a good laugh! That Madison is always thinking of the best stuff to do! The other day I asked Dylan "What do you want to do today with Madison?" and all on her own she says "Go shopping and get my nails done". Talk about a good laugh!!!!

Express Yourself

A serious artist at work.


The concentration
Awe, the mess!

Photo's By D

An Artist Is Born

Who knew a dry erase board could be hours of entertainment? Well miss D had a hayday. She walked in the door one evening to find it leaning up against the kitchen cupboards, she didn't even have time to take off her coat before she was 'kai-ing', as she calls coloring, away.



Finally took the coat off and worked up a thirst.


The next morning she was off and drawing.

G-ma Montana was coming at the end of the week and I had been prepping Dylan for her arrival. We had been working on saying Grandma as a surprise. Since I was down in Ashland working I asked Madison to work on it with Dylan. Madison being the fabulous sitter that she is had Dylan not only saying Grandma in 6 different languages but also writing Grandma in two (at least that was our joke). Madison held up her bargain and Dylan was shouting out Gandma (yes, I meant Gandma) upon her arrival.

(And yes, for those noticing that is a ponytail!).

Watch out we have a new Picasso amongst us!

One With Art

Or runway model.