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Ruth Oosterman • upvoted 11 items 5 years ago

Photographer And His Wife Plant 2 Million Trees In 20 Years To Restore A Destroyed Forest And Even The Animals Have Returned

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

Thank you, Ruth. It is so nice to actually get a reply to one of my posts (so rare, and so appreciated.) Also FYI, this idea of writing a story with my granddaughters came from something I used to do when my (now grown) children were in elementary school (6 to 10) I would let my kids make scribbles with pencils on velum paper. Then I would ask them what their scribble looked like. They would say things like, "a railroad engineer, a cowboy, and so forth. Then I would draw a cartoon character on top of their scribble. Mine were not in color, or nearly as beautiful as those you created, but something they loved to see come to life as I drew. I can't draw anymore. I have a neurological condition that stole that ability from me in 2005. That is why I need an artist for my book, because I can't draw now (what a bummer.) Again Ruth, thank you so very much for your reply. May God continue to richly bless you and your children! What a talent you have! Magnificent!

Photographer And His Wife Plant 2 Million Trees In 20 Years To Restore A Destroyed Forest And Even The Animals Have Returned

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

Thank you, Ruth. It is so nice to actually get a reply to one of my posts (so rare, and so appreciated.) Also FYI, this idea of writing a story with my granddaughters came from something I used to do when my (now grown) children were in elementary school (6 to 10) I would let my kids make scribbles with pencils on velum paper. Then I would ask them what their scribble looked like. They would say things like, "a railroad engineer, a cowboy, and so forth. Then I would draw a cartoon character on top of their scribble. Mine were not in color, or nearly as beautiful as those you created, but something they loved to see come to life as I drew. I can't draw anymore. I have a neurological condition that stole that ability from me in 2005. That is why I need an artist for my book, because I can't draw now (what a bummer.) Again Ruth, thank you so very much for your reply. May God continue to richly bless you and your children! What a talent you have! Magnificent!

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

These are wonderful! I did a similar thing back in 2006 writing a children's book based on ideas my twin granddaughters gave me when they were six years old. With each chapter, I asked them to tell me what they think the characters should do next and the results took on a life of its own. Then I created an audio book of the results, complete with unique voices for each character and chapter. I have been encouraged to publish it and as soon as I can find an artist who would be interested in developing the story further, I just might do that. (FYI, these granddaughters are now in college. My, my, how time flies when you're having fun.

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

This is so perfect!!! Such an amazing idea, I LOVE these ^ ^

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

So Creative!

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

Pretty cool.

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

This is like the book for drawing i bought. Frist do this and then jist add the details

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

These are absolutely amazing!

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

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Ruth Oosterman • commented on 6 posts 5 years ago

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

Thank you! I'm sure in a few years we'll post another update, thanks for following our work :)

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

Thank you!

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

Thank you! I'm sure in a few years we'll post another update, thanks for following our work :)

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

Thank you!

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

Oh, that sounds so wonderful! Thank you for sharing, I love that you were able to collaborate with your grandchildren and make an entire book, you absolutely should get that published and pass it on down to them. So beautiful.

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

Thank you for the kind words <3

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

Thank you!

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

Thank you <3

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Ruth Oosterman • upvoted 22 items 8 years ago

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She kinda looks like Julia Roberts :-)

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Artist Turns Her 2-Year-Old's Sketches Into Paintings

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Ruth Oosterman • commented on 6 posts 5 years ago

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

Thank you! I'm sure in a few years we'll post another update, thanks for following our work :)

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

Thank you!

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

Oh, that sounds so wonderful! Thank you for sharing, I love that you were able to collaborate with your grandchildren and make an entire book, you absolutely should get that published and pass it on down to them. So beautiful.

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

Thank you for the kind words <3

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

Thank you!

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

Thank you <3

Ruth Oosterman • commented on 5 posts 10 years ago

Artist Turns Her 2-Year-Old's Sketches Into Paintings

Hello James, Unfortunately we live in Canada so it would be a bit too far, however thank you for thinking of us!

Artist Turns Her 2-Year-Old's Sketches Into Paintings

Thank you!

Artist Turns Her 2-Year-Old's Sketches Into Paintings

I like the toddler's drawings better too ;) I have a bunch her individual drawings framed on our walls!

Artist Turns Her 2-Year-Old's Sketches Into Paintings

Thank you!

Artist Turns Her 2-Year-Old's Sketches Into Paintings

Thank you so much Michelle!

Ruth Oosterman • upvoted 12 items 5 years ago

Photographer And His Wife Plant 2 Million Trees In 20 Years To Restore A Destroyed Forest And Even The Animals Have Returned

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

Thank you, Ruth. It is so nice to actually get a reply to one of my posts (so rare, and so appreciated.) Also FYI, this idea of writing a story with my granddaughters came from something I used to do when my (now grown) children were in elementary school (6 to 10) I would let my kids make scribbles with pencils on velum paper. Then I would ask them what their scribble looked like. They would say things like, "a railroad engineer, a cowboy, and so forth. Then I would draw a cartoon character on top of their scribble. Mine were not in color, or nearly as beautiful as those you created, but something they loved to see come to life as I drew. I can't draw anymore. I have a neurological condition that stole that ability from me in 2005. That is why I need an artist for my book, because I can't draw now (what a bummer.) Again Ruth, thank you so very much for your reply. May God continue to richly bless you and your children! What a talent you have! Magnificent!

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I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

This is like the book for drawing i bought. Frist do this and then jist add the details

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

Pretty cool.

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

This is so perfect!!! Such an amazing idea, I LOVE these ^ ^

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

These are wonderful! I did a similar thing back in 2006 writing a children's book based on ideas my twin granddaughters gave me when they were six years old. With each chapter, I asked them to tell me what they think the characters should do next and the results took on a life of its own. Then I created an audio book of the results, complete with unique voices for each character and chapter. I have been encouraged to publish it and as soon as I can find an artist who would be interested in developing the story further, I just might do that. (FYI, these granddaughters are now in college. My, my, how time flies when you're having fun.

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

So Creative!

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

These are absolutely amazing!

I Collaborate With My 3-Year-Old And 7-Year-Old To Create Imaginative Illustrations

Budsies Drawing To Plush

Ruth Oosterman • upvoted 8 items 8 years ago

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Thanks for your suggestion, Arty! During a bout of anxiety, I decided to start drawing through the pain! Such a great way to bring myself out of depression and now I'm grateful I get to share my experiences with others who might be going through something similar :) -Mari

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Hi Hans! Actually, I did make a major change in my life by becoming an artist when I was at a low point! It totally was worth it, you're right! -Mari

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She kinda looks like Julia Roberts :-)

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