Here is a coloring project for Black History Month. This image was created by me, Elan, and its original design is a collage I made in 2004. The name of this piece is Eternal Greatness. It was created to remind children of the endless potential and possibilities that they possess. Greatness is eternal.
The people in the face:
Forehead: GARRETT MORGAN, Inventor of the traffic light and gas mask
Between The Eyes: MARCUS GARVEY, Political leader that helped encourage African Americans to respect and be proud of each other.
Under Left Eye: MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., Humanitarian
Near The Lips: MALCOLM X, Political leader that encouraged a self sufficient community that owns and supports our businesses and communities.
Small Eye Next to Malcolm: FREDRICK DOUGLASS, Political, philosopher and humanitarian helped the freeing of slaves in the United States of America
In The Neck: JACK JOHNSON, Famous boxer.
What this image lacks are women. I will create one for women and I'll post for Women month in March. Whatever you choose to do, do it well and greatness will be yours.
Yes, This boy said, "with flames all around..."
I know, you must be wondering what this is a picture of? Well it wasn't suppose to look like my dear Aunt Lucy. It was to be a princess but I didn't have that traditional princess in mind. LOL
I usually don't paint on children's faces unless they really want it but I did do hands and arms. What I find most interesting about this are the requests. A lot of crosses that night. A real religious group of pre-teens. lol
Ms. Jenny of Smarter Toddler has made another wonderful project for A Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. I love how she incorporated the words of the children. This helps personalize the image.
Mathew's Dream by Leo Lionni is a lovely tale of a mouse that realizes his destiny all due to a dream. And he becomes whom he wanted to be. Anything is possible with love and dedication.
Rockaway Branch:
