"Each second we live is a new and unique moment of the universe, a moment that will never be again. And what do we teach our children? We teach them that two and two make four, and that Paris is the capital of France. When will we also teach them what they are? We should say to each of them: Do you know what you are? You are a marvel. You are unique. In all the years that have passed, there has never been another child like you. Your legs, your arms, your clever fingers, the way you move. You may become a Shakespeare, a Michelangelo, a Beethoven. You have the capacity for anything. Yes, you are a marvel. And when you grow up, can you then harm another who is, like you, a marvel? You must work, we must all work, to make the world worthy of its children."
~Pablo Picasso


The other day I came home from work and Noah came running up with some art that he had made for me. We sat down and I asked him to explain all the details. I was astonished. He has such an attention for detail. This became apparent when he showed me the surfboards that he made on the paper. They all had lightning bolts on them. Obviously He had paid close attention to my affinity with vintage surfboards, and particularly those of Gerry Lopez's "Lightning Bolt" brand from the early 70's.

Below you will see that I have scanned his original piece of work which is made with printer paper markers and cut pieces of more printer paper. I also added descriptive notes to a copy of the art. Enjoy!





Pablo Picasso is also quoted having said,
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.”