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Becoming Van Gogh in Denver

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We had a fun and freezing time in Colorado this weekend! The Denver Art Museum showcased Dylan’s favorite artist from October until January, so of course we had to go. He says he feels inspired and ready to begin a masterpiece that will amaze everyone. Dyl’s favorite pieces included Grass and Butterflies and Mother Roulin with Her Baby.

The DAM has an area for young painters to experiment with color, ask a professional artist questions and read art books. Dylan sat down with paper, brushes, and the primary colors immediately. Much like Van Gogh, Dyl has an uncanny ability to mix colors that are pleasing to the eye.

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Squagger of the Month

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Sara Winter at Squag chose Dyl to be the Squagger of the month for December!  See the article here Squagger of the month

“The SquagTM blog is a place to come and read about new ideas in ASD that relate to health + home life, school + sports, love + friendship, and the opportunity to be creatively fulfilled. Our experts are parents, professionals, and kids that speak their mind and always – always challenge us to think twice before defining the word autism,” Squag.com

Please check out their website and Facebook page.  Squag

Plankton’s Family – Quick Sketches

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Dyl loves Spongebob! He knows every detail about every episode. While watching the show he randomly sketches. There is a very large pile of pictures on his table that we plan to share. Stay tuned.

This is from the newest episode. And already spoken for…

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Complete!

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Dyl looks through random papers and magazines for inspiration. He picked this one because he is studying space and the planets in school right now.  The original was painted by Charles Schulz.

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A Great Cause

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Recently Dyl’s Obama mural was auctioned off to a crowd with some deep pockets. When asked what he was going to do with the money he simply stated, “I am giving it to my school because they need it.” That night Dyl raised $500 for DLD Sycamore School. With the sale of T-shirts, mugs and tote bags we raised another $360 and still counting (since orders keeps coming in!).

Thank you all for supporting this amazing kid with a very generous heart!

Dyl receiving the award “Most Talented Kid” from the Team Foothills Democratic Group