Dyl painted this loggerhead turtle in hopes that he would be part of the Tour de Turtles T-shirt art contest. Well, he made it to the finals! If you love his turtle, like he loves turtles and the ocean, please follow the link and click LIKE.
Sea Turtle Conservancy FB
Thank you.
Dylan was contacted by Nupur Chokshi, the founder of Special Children’s Art Display (SCAD), to be featured on their online website and social media outlets after learning about his art and passion for the ocean. SCAD is an online community which focuses on creativity, expression, and inspiration for special needs children/artists. Motivating kids, parents and other artist by inspirational interviews and creative work.
A gifted autistic artist inspiring us with a strong message – Don’t take no for an answer
With modern communication gadgets, art is still the best communication tool. A single image can deliver emotions and feelings that can touch the heart which a thousand words can fail to do. A young gifted boy uses basic and simple yet powerful tool “Art” for expressing his feelings which he finds hard to express verbally. Dylan is a good artist and excels at school. He is on the honor roll in mathematics and completed the reading program with honors at Kumon Enrichment Center. We want to congratulate Dylan and his mom Shara(S) for all his achievements.
The interview with Dylan Zinn was conducted by Special Children’s Art Display in March 2016
: How did you learn to draw? At what age did you start drawing?
D: I just picked up a crayon and drew pictures that were really good at age 4.
S: Dylan didn’t talk too much but he could draw what he was feeling and thinking.
: What is your favorite art creation so far and why?
D: I really like Van Gogh and his brush strokes. Starry Night is my favorite painting to look at. My best painting is the Boats on a Beach, it won some awards.
: Tell us your experience meeting with Jim Cummings at Comic-Con?
D: Jim was very nice and he spoke like Tigger for me and my brother.
: Who is your favorite artist? Which of his/her artwork do you like the most?
D: Van Gogh’s Butterflies and Grass
: What do you like to do for fun?
D: I go to Ninja Park, it’s like American Ninja Warrior. I also like to Kayak and draw whenever I have free time.
: What are your other hobbies?
D: I like to learn about marine life. I paint and draw.
S: Dylan is also enrolled in Kumon math enrichment. This May he will be the first person to complete both their math and reading programs at this Kumon site.
: What is your favorite place to visit?
D: Aquariums and the ocean
: What do you like to do when you are with your family?
D: I like going on vacations. We also kayak together which is a lot of fun.
: What is your favorite food?
D: I like steak, chicken, Doritos and vanilla ice cream.
: Any special message for our community?
D: Keep learning, everyday. Try something even if you are nervous about it. Don’t take no for an answer.
We are thankful for friends that work in animation!
Dylan met animators, editors, producers and directors for some of Disney’s current animated television series. He says he felt right at home and was very comfortable talking art with new friends. 
NM Biopark Auction
Here’s your chance to own an original piece by Dylan and support the New Mexico Biopark.
Dylan is very passionate about the ocean and all of its inhabitants. He spends a lot time at the local aquarium and one day hopes to be a marine biologist.
When he heard there was a campaign to bring otters to the Biopark, he immediately wanted to help.
Art Fight 10: Painting, Pints and Pups at Tractor Brewing to benefit the NM People’s Anti-cruelty Association/Albuquerque.
This was Dylan’s first Art Fight but he says not his last. With each beer purchase, patrons receive a ticket and can then vote for their favorite artist. By the end of the evening Dylan had a full cup of tickets, cash and a job offer! Dylan made it to the top three! He is the only kid to ever participate in Art Fight and he did an amazing job.
At the end of the evening artists could auction off their artwork. Dylan donated half of his earnings to the New Mexico PACA organization.
“Bo” all grown up
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