Greta Collopy, Inspired by "A Peaceful Blue Sky"
A peaceful blue sky looking down at me,
Hear the beautiful and peaceful rustling trees.
Look at the sky, how it looks at you,
The relaxing colors of the sky are white and blue.
To fall asleep, look up and just stare,
Always remember who’s watching you from up there.
The sky is white,
The sky is blue.
How you look at the sky is how it will look at you.
Omar L., age 11
Greta Collopy is a watercolor painter. Much of her work is commissioned for gifts and advertising use. This included home portraits and specialized subjects. The work that is displayed in galleries ranges from true botanicals to floral pieces to landscapes to local cityscapes. Her style is traditional but Ms. Collopy enjoys the challenge of varying her subject matter and sometimes even her style. She also works in pencil and pen/ink.
Ms. Collopy comes from a family of painters. Art has always been an important part of her life. She has lived on both coasts and a few states in between. She graduated from Marquette University. She and her husband John live in Shorewood and have four grown children.
Her work has been featured in local galleries, and is currently represented by Mille Tesori Studio in Thiensville, WI.
"Making art, especially a specific piece, is sometimes a challenge, but sharing a work for a worthy cause is always a joy."
Jamie Wendling, Inspired by "What if there was a frog that was a DJ?"
What if there was a frog that was a DJ?
It would be slippery.
It would be noisy.
It would be weird.
He would play swamp music.
What if there was a frog that was a DJ?
By Josue B., age 10
Jamie, a recent Carroll College graduate, has been artistic from a very young age. She works in a variety of different mediums and loves to change the subject matter.
"The Inspired Art Project has given me the ability to do a stand alone piece - something I enjoy."
Heather Braatz, Inspired by "When an Angel Sings"
Tears dropping, lives stopping,
A bee sting,
All of this would not make an angel sing.
Roses dying, babies crying,
Rain dropping, love stopping
Would not make an angel sing.
Babies born, field of new corn,
A wedding ring
Would probably make an angel sing
Life carried on, love wandering around
People caring, love God pondering down
Would make an angel sing.
Kayla S., age 10
"I was inspired by the poem "When an Angel Sings" because it conveyed a message of hope. I think the youth look to their elders for inspiration and hope. I feel it is our responsibility to give it to them. I began my art career because art was a safe, therapeutic outlet for me to express myself. Art defines me and compels me forward; challenges me to inspire others and to keep seeking and expressing. Because I have been touched in this world, perhaps even by an angel, I try to touch others, especially through my art."
Heather Braatz's Website
Pam Nanet, Inspired by "What I Have Inside Me"
I have a nice person in me.
That loves me.
That cannot scare people off.
That is a good friend.
That loves to play with me.
I have a girl in me.
That wants to make a lot of friends.
That needs friendship in it.
That has my world in it.
I have a secret hiding spot
that has my heart in it.
And the heart is not mean to people,
It is kind.
Jasmine B., age 9
Pam Nanet is a graphic designer and fine artist. She was raised in New York City where she was exposed to an abundance of music, art and inspiration -- the special ingredients that fueled her passion to become a graphic designer and a print maker at heart. Pam recently graduated with a BFA in graphic design from the Fashion Institute of Technology.
April Levisen, Inspired by "My Other Side" & "My Special Person"
You’ve never seen my other side
Like times I got mad and started to cry
I don’t like to show my other side
Because on that side I have no pride
I really hate my other side
It’s just not me, I don’t know why
Bad things happen on my other side
Like this one time I lied and lied
There’s things I can’t say on my other side
For example I can’t say I tried
I’ll never show my other side
Because I try, I don’t cry, I don’t lie
And I have pride
By Mariana C., age 11
April Levisen's Website
Mindy Donahue, Inspired by "Mighty Pine Tree"
A mighty pine tree, that’s me.
Every branch holds special memories that I hold year round.
My roots are firmly in the ground.
Which contains my parents love and
The special events that have shaped my life.
Children will fall from my branches
And live their new lives.
By Citlali V., age 10
"I have been drawing ever since I can remember. I studied art for one year at a community college and have worked as a professional portrait artist for most of my adult life, drawing everything from babies to pet birds. Drawing portraits did not offer the creative outlet I needed so I dove back into painting in 2006. Creating art using the human form was a natural choice for me. I am drawn to the way the body has the ability to express emotion in both movement and, most especially, in stillness. I strive to capture that beauty and emotion in my paintings in the hopes that each painting will reveal something special to share with the viewer."
"I loved reading through all of the poems and was so impressed by the talent and depth of all these young writers. It was hard to pick one! The poem "My Special Person really touched me and actually made me cry. I finally chose "Mighty Pine Tree" because I loved Citlali's message of family, strength and love."
Mindy Donahue's Website
Eli Guzniczak, Inspired by "Blue"
Icy, breezy
Ocean, sky, soccer bruises.
It makes me feel like I’m in Antartica
Rogelio A., age 10
"I love the turquoise colors in oceans' waves. I have created a bracelet using those icy colors, combined with the blue-ist sky ever seen. The clear crystals remind me of icebergs around Antarctica."
Austin Gatz, Inspired by "The Tree"
The tree is twisty and old
It blows in the wind changing colors
As the days pass
It drops leaves as they change
Red, yellow, orange
Soon it will be crushed
By the weight of your shoe
The tree is changing
And the season is too
Jessica R., age 11
"Art is my sustenance; it's what fills me up, and when I read "The Tree" I took it as a deeper metaphor for life and it's challenges."
"Dark to Light. Heavy to Bright. Change."
Angie Fiebelkorn, Inspired by "The Tree"
The tree is twisty and old
It blows in the wind changing colors
As the days pass
It drops leaves as they change
Red, yellow, orange
Soon it will be crushed
By the weight of your shoe
The tree is changing
And the season is too
Jessica R., age 11
"I have been interested in all types of art since I was young. I consider myself an amateur visual artist, specializing in acrylic/oil painting and outdoor/nature photography.
I remember how important encouragement is for a child. I found the Inspired Art Project a perfect opportunity to give a child that feeling of encouragement and accomplishment by creating a one of a kind piece of art based directly off of their words.
Being an amateur artist, this poem not only Inspired the look of this painting, but also inspired me as a person to try something new by creating this piece and putting myself out there."
Angie Fiebelkorn's Website
Artwork from Inspired Art 2009
I have a special person, very special indeed.
She was kind and supportive,
And she was never mean.
She was strong and courageous
And definitely not shy.
She was never afraid to let out a little cry.
But you know what they say,
“Nothing lasts forever.”
But for her to be here today,
I would have given whatever.
Now I understand what they mean by
“You never know what you have until you lose it.”
I just hope I’ll be able to get through it.
But I don’t feel lonely, not lonely you see.
Because I know that special person is watching over me.
By Sophia O., age 10
2009 Inspired Art Sponsors
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Art, Inspired by Kids
The SCORES Inspired Art Project takes poems produced by SCORES youth and asks local artists to create one of a kind pieces inspired by their words. As a part of a new annual tradition, each piece will be photographed and compiled in a graphic collection of SCORES art and imagery. The project offers a new way to bring the words of SCORES youth to life. Submitted and accepted pieces will be featured in the SCORES auction on November 14th, 2009 at the Eisner Museum of Advertising and Design. Even if you are not an artist, you can be involved by reading the poems and sharing in the beauty of the art. By participating in this cycle of inspiration, you are giving a child a chance to be heard and recognized. You are helping to create something beautiful.
inspiration, noun (ĭn’spə-rā’shən)
1. Stimulation of the mind or emotions to a high level of feeling or activity. 2. An agency, such as a person or work of art, that moves the intellect or emotions or prompts action or invention. 3. Something, such as a sudden creative act or idea, that is inspired. 4. The quality of inspiring or exalting: a painting full of inspiration. 5. Divine guidance or influence exerted directly on the mind and soul of humankind. 6. The act of drawing in, especially the inhalation of air into the lungs.
Inspired Art Planning Committee
Jeanne Jaskolski
Sarah Kies
Christine O'Malley
Kathy Pratscher
Maggy Schultz
Tricia Shinners
2009 Featured Artists
Greta Collopy (email)
Eli Guzniczak (email)
Austin Gatz (email)
Abigail Engstrand (email)
Courtney Andrews (email)
Ashley Schettl (email)
James Steeno (email)
Minda Devorkin (email)
Amy Devine (email)
Phill Dimmer (email)
Alfred Minzlaff (email)
Jerome Latawiec
Elizabeth Neubauer (email)
Chuck Dwyer
John Galbo
Sally Wozniak
Maureen Chavez-Kruger
Special Thanks
Bridget Sumser and the entire America SCORES Bay Area staff for inspiring and guiding us in developing the Inspired Art project here in Milwaukee.
Amanda Bose, Inspired by "The Loss" & "Community"
I almost made it to the ball,
Somehow I began to fall.
I felt some pain.
It started to rain.
I had a clean shirt,
until it got full of dirt.
The other team was so lame.
I’m no longer the same.
I wished we would win.
The ball never went in.
I was shoved out the door.
out of the sports core.
That was my worst game,
I got out of the Hall of Fame.
My parents made me pay,
I had to go to BALLET!!!!
By Joe K., age 10
Amanda recently graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a BA in photography. She started abpIMAGES, a photography business that caters to weddings, senior pictures, portraits, and special events as well as freelance assisting.
"I was drawn to the poem "The Loss" because of its comical and ironic tone. I imagined the image much like the drawings of Norman Rockwell - creative and delightful. It's just a picture that makes you smile.
I also created the image "Sphere of Community" as a never before seen kind of landscape. I wanted to represent this community as a kind of utopia. The use of both photography and Photoshop manipulation helps emphasize the beauty of a world that is properly cared for"
Amanda Bose website
Abigail Engstrand, Inspired by "What I Have Inside of Me"
I have a monkey inside of me
That loves to play.
That cannot stop jumping.
That is small, but strong.
That is very crazy.
I have a fighter in me
That wants competition.
That needs strength
That has bravery.
I have a box inside of me.
That has untold secrets
That keeps me going
That makes me who I am.
Derrick P., age 11
What inspired me is: A three-fold integration of colors; red, blue and yellow and the three-way harmony of voices, art, and physical striving, and finding one's place and power in one's world. Derrick's poem of what he has inside is also three-part: the monkey, the fighter, the inner box of untold secrets.
Art and color has always inspired and soothed me. As soon as I could hold a crayon I began to use art as a way to explore who I was and what I wanted in life. It helped me connect with my inner power and soothed me to look at harmonious colors when I felt powerless. I was inspired by so many poems written by the very real children participating in SCORES, but Derrick's poem "What's Inside of Me" was so beautifully primary, describing his soul searching and honestly looking at himself, finding his strength and challenges. The words he chose provided me with wonderful imagery to capture all the feelings in a growing body, mind, and spirit.
I like the SCORES program, offering balance, a beautiful integration of soccer(sport), writing poetry and painting drawing(Art) , and community outreach and responsibility!
Lisa Mathewson, Inspired by "The Tree"
The tree is twisty and old
It blows in the wind changing colors
As the days pass
It drops leaves as they change
Red, yellow, orange
Soon it will be crushed
By the weight of your shoe
The tree is changing
And the season is too
Jessica R., age 11
"I am a children's and family photographer in the Milwaukee area. I chose the poem titled "The Tree" because it reminded me of fall which is my favorite time of year. I love taking pictures of nature and thought it was a perfect fall poem. Kids imaginations are so telling and I want my photos to express the same wonder and creativity they see every day."
Lisa Mathewson's Website
Sabrina Ruland, Inspired by "What I Have Inside of Me"
I have a monkey inside of me
That loves to play.
That cannot stop jumping.
That is small, but strong.
That is very crazy.
I have a fighter in me
That wants competition.
That needs strength
That has bravery.
I have a box inside of me.
That has untold secrets
That keeps me going
That makes me who I am.
Derrick P., age 11
Although I earned a BS-Art Degree from UW Madison, my work began with a gift from my preschool daughter, turning a craft project into a business! I help others celebrate special people and occasions by creating one-of-a-kind, personalized mosaic style planters and caddies. Simple materials like clay and glass, when combined with color and expression, can me so meaningful. Words are not just for paper.
"What I have Inside of Me" by Derrick P. inspired me to create a pencil caddy which captures the essence of the monkey, fighter, and box, that "makes who I am."
I'm honored to help Milwaukee's urban youth by contributing this piece to the 2009 Inspired Art Project.
Sabrina Ruland's Website
Kim Nye, Inspired by "The Red Monster"
Red is for monsters,
Ugly monsters,
In red shirts.
Red destroys other colors,
Except black.
Red and black are friends.
A little red devil,
A big black hole.
Never mess with an ugly red monster.
By Ricardo F, age 11
I'm 20 years old, and photography has been my passion for 8 years now. I am going to school studying photography so I could pursue a career in a field I love. I'm not in it for the money as the main purpose; I mainly want my art to be enjoyed by people. I think this is a really cool program and I'm very excited to be a part of the Inspired Art Project.
Kim Nye's Website
Juli Garton, Inspired by "Rainbow"
Blue
A calm ocean under a setting sun.
Pink
A delicious cake with cream.
Black
Dark chaos.
Yellow
A blooming, pretty flower.
Red
A hot and bright day.
White
A perfect heaven.
Rainbow
Peaceful.
By Irving V., age 10
I grew up in Milwaukee. It is a great city. I was sheltered from poverty and urban problems in a loving yet conservative Italian family. We worked and player together in a safe neighborhood on the North Side.
My mother was a great inspiration to me and encouraged me to be creative even though my drawings were not accurate or even pretty. I took art classes in college, and found joy but not fame. I found creative outlets in cooking, gardening, drawing and sewing. Today, my creative talents transform existing art, you could say recycled art, found on vintage record album covers, contemporary DVD's and CD's, and old 45's. These colorful artistic covers are transformed and embellished by me to become wearable art for ladies and men - handbags, purses, club bags, scrapbooks, and more. Each was originally an "inspired art" project for the creator of the music/media cover, then for me the transforming artist and now for our young urban poet who re-inspired the piece through colorful words.
Thank you my young poet from Milwaukee!
Juli Garton's Website
Rebecca McKean, Inspired by "What I Have Inside Me"
I have a butterfly in me
That loves to fly around me
That cannot stop giving joy to me
That is bright like the morning sunshine
That always makes me happy.
Diana A., age 10
I grew up in Milwaukee, and have been a creative soul ever since I can remember. From markers, to paints, to glitter, my art supplies have always outnumbered the clothes in my closet. And for as long as I can remember, my dream was to become and artist. Although I never made my name famous in the art world, I continue to create art I love.
When I heard about the Inspired Art Project, I was extremely excited because it coincided with my newest niche - children's-themed canvas paintings.
I chose the poem entitled, "What I Have Inside Me," because to me it means everyone is beautiful inside and out. And true happiness lies in this discovery. I think this is important for children to know as they are learning and growing.
Those interested in seeing more of my paintings can find them in the "fine art" section of bb10creative.com. My best friends and I all share artistic talent, so you'll find our design work on the website as well.
Courtney Andrews, Inspired by "Streets"
The books tell me what’s right
The streets tell me what’s wrong.
I am a young pretty girl, so
I’ve got to be strong.
Every time I try to tell you what’s right,
It ends up wrong.
I have to stay strong.
The books help me stay strong.
The streets make me do wrong.
The streets are not for me.
Some people love the streets,
and some people love school
You will tell me what’s right,
and I will tell you what’s wrong.
No streets for me.
Just school for me.
By Brishauna C., age 11
Courtney has had his work shown in numerous one man and group shows including an International Juried Show in Texas. He has been teaching for eight years at WCTC in the areas of Beginning and Advanced Oil Painting, as well as Advanced Mixed Media. Courtney has been with the Andrews Thie Ellyn Art Studio in Nashotah, WI for five years.
Ashley Schettl, Inspired by "Pink"
Love is pink like a rose.
It tickles through my heart.
It reminds me of a first snowfall.
It makes me feel like a princess.
It makes me want to sing like Hilary Duff.
By Cinthia T. age 9
As a teacher, I understand the value of literacy and the power that authentic experiences have on all children. When given an outlet and support, young people can create magic.
James Steeno, Inspired by "Pinecone"
P retty
I nteresting
N eat
E exciting
C ool
O bject
N ice
E vergreen
By Mason O., age 10
James Steeno, a native of Wisconsin, is an independent artist and photographer in Milwaukee, WI. Born and raised in Green Bay, he began art classes at a young age. With emphasis in graphic design and illustration from the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1995. While at UW-Oshkosh, he studied illustration under Li Hu and graphic design under Mee Wha Lee, and was the editorial cartoonist for the Advanced Titan newspaper. An award-winning illustrator, his artwork has been featured in the Wisconsin Review. James has participated in art shows around the state and hosts his own gallery event annually with other Wisconsin artists. Currently, James is employed as a full-time creative director and resides in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Milwaukee with his wife and their daughter.
"I began my art career as soon as I could hold a pencil to draw and color. Art and drawing has always given me a direction in life in good time and in troubled times. When I was young, drawing was a way to explore any thought, curiosity, or daydream in total freedom, and with no wrong answers. The Inspired Art even is a great way to share a lifelong pursuit of art with future generations of Milwaukee, and inspire this worthy gift that they may share with others."
The sky is blue
With the smell of bloom
But something is wrong
This world is turned around
With garbage on the floor
So be prepared ‘cause we got a chore
To keep it clean
So they don’t think
Milwaukee is mean.
Christian R., age 10
Minda Devorkin, Inspired by "G-Girls"
Girls giggle, gossip, and have good times
Make us angry and we’ll say,
“Go! Gone! Grow-up!”
Girls like Ginger, Gabby, and Gina
Get globs of gloss and glob it on
Girls are SO great!
By Mayra A., age 10
"This project touched my heart, for poetry and art had consistently been a tremendous outlet for me as a child and teen. I have also always worked with youth in one way or another and stand behind any program that encourages and enhances positive self-development. I am a self-trained, amateur artist (except for a few classes here and there), with a love for painting women and children in colorful, whimsical, culturally diverse formats.
I have donated all of my art primarily to school fundraisers and to friends and family. A new personality emerges from each face I paint which just makes me want to keep on painting! I actually began this piece a number of years ago and became very busy with my yoga career (teaching yoga to children and teens) and it has sat in my back hallway yearning to be completed. When a friend contacted me inquiring if I would be interested in doing a piece, it was just the encouragement I needed and I was thrilled to have an opportunity to finish my painting and contribute to a wonderful program!
The canvas originally presented only two girls, and after being inspired by the poem "G-Girls" I decided to add a third as a representation of friendship, mentoring, respect, kindness, compassion, love and the sharing of laughter and 'good times.' I also have two magnificent teenage daughters who are my constant inspiration and have an abundance of lip-gloss scattered in numerous places throughout the house!
Anne Raskopf, Inspired by "What I Have Inside Me"
I have a butterfly in me
That loves to fly around me
That cannot stop giving joy to me
That is bright like the morning sunshine
That always makes me happy.
Diana A., age 10
"Nature has always been my inspiration -- painting animals, landscapes, and people in tranquil color-filled spaces. As a youth, I painted and drew horses non-stop and that continues today! Finding something you love: sports, art, literature, can carry you through a lifetime of experiences."
Anne Raskopf's website
Amy Devine, Inspired by "Black"
Black as a bear
Black as the sky at night
Black as a beast – scary in the night
Black as stripes on a zebra
Black as a chalkboard
Black as the street we drive on
Black as my hat I wear every day
Black as an owl sitting in a tree
Black as a bumblebee’s body
Black as me!
By Elijah C., age 10
"I am drawn to Elijah's poem, Black, in part because his matter-of-fact imagery feels like a breath of fresh air. His poem is stripped bare of 'fancy' and shines with honest observation. He is confident and proud and manages to retain the sweet randomness of childhood -- the unexpected bounce from one thought to the next.
It has been a privilege to interpret Elijah's fine words and to be associated with the America SCORES program."
JoAnne Warren, Inspired by "Goal" & "Streets"
Enthusiastically we'll scream
In the middle of the field,
Leaving behind the effort and profound love we feel.
With perseverance we'll achieve,
The challenge we face today, because we're
A team full of dreams, enthusiasm and eagerness to win.
Hooray for our team that will always try to be
the very best there is to beat.
Soccer sounds pretty good indeed.
For me is the sport that lives in my heart.
PLAYERS TO THE FIELD!!!!!!!!
Soccer is our pride
In the field we'll demonstrate
With effort and perseverance we'll show that we are great.
By Karla Z., age 10
JoAnne Warren's website
The books tell me what’s right
The streets tell me what’s wrong.
I am a young pretty girl, so
I’ve got to be strong.
Every time I try to tell you what’s right,
It ends up wrong.
I have to stay strong.
The books help me stay strong.
The streets make me do wrong.
The streets are not for me.
Some people love the streets,
and some people love school
You will tell me what’s right,
and I will tell you what’s wrong.
No streets for me.
Just school for me.
By Brishauna C., age 11
Catherine Ford, Inspired by "My Favorite Seasons"
Fall is brown.
Fall is a frown.
Fall is when I get found.
Fall is when people lose one pound.
Spring is yellow.
Spring is mellow.
Spring is when I make jello.
Spring is when people say “hello”.
Winter is white.
Winter is bright.
Winter makes people stay up all night.
Winter has not enough light.
Summer is green.
Summer is not mean.
Summer tells people not to wear jeans.
Summer makes a beautiful queen.
Seasons are wonderful.
Seasons are beautiful.
Seasons do make people love them.
I like seasons because they are colorful.
By Carlos R., age 11
Catherine Ford's website
Annie Morris, Inspired by "My Special Person"
I have a special person, very special indeed.
She was kind and supportive,
And she was never mean.
She was strong and courageous
And definitely not shy.
She was never afraid to let out a little cry.
But you know what they say,
“Nothing lasts forever.”
But for her to be here today,
I would have given whatever.
Now I understand what they mean by
“You never know what you have until you lose it.”
I just hope I’ll be able to get through it.
But I don’t feel lonely, not lonely you see.
Because I know that special person is watching over me.
By Sophia O., age 10
Annie Morris' website
Phil Dimmer, Inspired by "Rainbow"
Blue
A calm ocean under a setting sun.
Pink
A delicious cake with cream.
Black
Dark chaos.
Yellow
A blooming, pretty flower.
Red
A hot and bright day.
White
A perfect heaven.
Rainbow
Peaceful.
By Irving V., age 10
JoAnn Kenny, Inspired by "Blue"
My favorite color is blue.
It sounds like big ocean waves.
It tastes like delicious blueberry pie with ice cream on top.
It smells like a carnation, fresh from the farm.
It looks like a bird tweeting in the tree.
It feels like very soft towel when I take a bath.
By Lauren K., age 9
JoAnn Kenny's website
James 'ChaCha' Hartel, Inspired by "My Structure"
I feed on a pipeline of adrenaline.
I sense the rush of blood through the bricks of my body.
My texture is based on my strategy.
My structure never fails due to my perseverance.
I build up on following, and finish with leading.
Stand tall, endure the wind,
Remember failure is not an option.
The act of excellence is.
I would not be this caliber if it were not for my roof,
This is my heart.
By Andres G., age 12
James Hartel's website
Carrie O'Malley, Inspired by "I Am"
I am a pizza with pepperoni.
I am a window.
I am a worker.
I am crazy like a fire.
I wish I could drive a car.
I am a pocket full of money.
I am black.
I am a poet.
By Dominick B., age 10
Carrie O'Malley is an artist and educator specializing in mosaic art. She has taught hundreds of students of all levels and age groups. Carrie creates and facilitates mosaic murals and public art with schools and communities.
"Dominick's poem really inspired me. As in life, pizzas offer a myriad of possibilities -- it all depends on what you chose."
Carrie O'Malley's website
Jerome Latawiec, Inspired by "My Favorite Seasons"
Fall is brown.
Fall is a frown.
Fall is when I get found.
Fall is when people lose one pound.
Spring is yellow.
Spring is mellow.
Spring is when I make jello.
Spring is when people say “hello”.
Winter is white.
Winter is bright.
Winter makes people stay up all night.
Winter has not enough light.
Summer is green.
Summer is not mean.
Summer tells people not to wear jeans.
Summer makes a beautiful queen.
Seasons are wonderful.
Seasons are beautiful.
Seasons do make people love them.
I like seasons because they are colorful.
By Carlos R., age 11
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Alfred Minzlaff, Inspired by "My Soul"
My soul is like the deep depths of the ocean, so dark and heavenly mysterious.
My soul has a god-like contour; its transparent figure is as light as a gentle feather.
My soul is my own beliefs; it spreads its own perfectly independent way of living.
My soul is my own eternal rage; it never stops, it never will.
My soul
By Jeffrey B., age 12
Peter Dooley, Inspired by "Spring"
Crystal clear water falling from the gray dark sky.
Sparkling tears from children.
After the rain is gone, a beautiful,
colorful rainbow comes out.
Everyone comes out and enjoys this moment.
Justin C., age 11
Peter Dooley's website
Elizabeth Mason Neubauer, Inspired by "My Soul"
My soul is like the deep depths of the ocean, so dark and heavenly mysterious.
My soul has a god-like contour; its transparent figure is as light as a gentle feather.
My soul is my own beliefs; it spreads its own perfectly independent way of living.
My soul is my own eternal rage; it never stops, it never will.
My soul
By Jeffrey B., age 12
Jeffrey masterfully conveyed the many dimensions of the human soul. My goal was to create a piece of art that honored his intention. Although I work primarily as a photographer, Jeffrey's poem inspired me to use two different mediums to portray the complexity of the subject. First, I created an oil painting of swirling colors, then I photographed different sections of the painting. Finally, I created four separate photographic prints; one to coincide with each of the poem's four verses.
Kelly Adamczyk, Inspired by "Mighty Pine Tree"
A mighty pine tree, that’s me.
Every branch holds special memories that I hold year round.
My roots are firmly in the ground.
Which contains my parents love and
The special events that have shaped my life.
Children will fall from my branches
And live their new lives.
By Citlali V., age 10
Kelly Adamczyk's Website
Chuck Dwyer, Inspired by "Bobby Bliss"
I think that I shall never kiss
A boy as terrible as Bobby Bliss.
He smells so bad just like a skunk.
I wish I could lock him in my trunk.
I will take him to a fancy dance.
Put him in a box and mail him to France.
And once I get rid of him,
I’ll make a date with Jungle Jim
We’ll go to Pulaski and take a swim.
By Citlali V., age 10
John Galbo, Inspired by "Never Give Up," "My Favorite Seasons," "Pink," & "Spring"
Never give up when you’re feeling blue because
you lost someone
There’s hope that you’ll gain someone new
Never give up when the person is gone
Because there will always be a new dawn
Never give up when something goes wrong
Give it another shot to keep movin’ on
Never give up for the sun is shining
With our loved ones there telling us to keep trying!
Never give up when something occurs
Because your life will be a blur
Never give up when something is wrong
Never give up because you are strong
Never give up.
By Mariana C., age 11
Love is pink like a rose.
It tickles through my heart.
It reminds me of a first snowfall.
It makes me feel like a princess.
It makes me want to sing like Hilary Duff.
By Cinthia T. age 9
Fall is brown.
Fall is a frown.
Fall is when I get found.
Fall is when people lose one pound.
Spring is yellow.
Spring is mellow.
Spring is when I make jello.
Spring is when people say “hello”.
Winter is white.
Winter is bright.
Winter makes people stay up all night.
Winter has not enough light.
Summer is green.
Summer is not mean.
Summer tells people not to wear jeans.
Summer makes a beautiful queen.
Seasons are wonderful.
Seasons are beautiful.
Seasons do make people love them.
I like seasons because they are colorful.
By Carlos R., age 11
Crystal clear water falling from the gray dark sky.
Sparkling tears from children.
After the rain is gone, a beautiful,
colorful rainbow comes out.
Everyone comes out and enjoys this moment.
Justin C., age 11
Sally Wozniak, Inspired by "What if there was a frog that was a DJ," "Black," & "Black"
What if there was a frog that was a DJ?
It would be slippery.
It would be noisy.
It would be weird.
He would play swamp music.
What if there was a frog that was a DJ?
By Josue B., age 10
Black is my favorite color.
Black is as black as a cat.
Black may be death but to me it’s love.
Black may be goth but it’s really a color.
Black is on my fingers, black is on my toes.
Black is a bat, but it’s really a hat.
Black is beautiful, black is romantic.
Black is black and it is my favorite color.
By Jordan D., age 11
Black as a bear
Black as the sky at night
Black as a beast – scary in the night
Black as stripes on a zebra
Black as a chalkboard
Black as the street we drive on
Black as my hat I wear every day
Black as an owl sitting in a tree
Black as a bumblebee’s body
Black as me!
By Elijah C., age 10
Ryan Peters, Inspired by "Rainbow"
Blue makes me lazy
Pink makes me bored
Black makes me sleepy
And yellow makes me hot.
Red makes me mad
White makes me forget
Orange makes me crazy
And gray makes me ugly.
But a rainbow… A rainbow makes me joyful
By Eric P., age 10
My passion for clay began in 2003 when I found myself standing in the ceramics room of Waukesha West High School. This is when I met Peter Loose, one of the biggest influences in my life. Over those four years of working with him , I progressed from taking one section of ceramics my freshman year, to four sections my senior year. At this time I also advanced to working in a local clay studio the Waukesha Clay Art Guild. Pete had introduced me to Raku in the spring of 2004 and I have embrenced the element of surprise ever since.
My work not only represents my personality but also the fact that I like to push things to the edge, both physically (pushing the clay body to its’ limits) and also in terms of acceptability. I love to create things that keep the mind boggled, leaving questions like, what and why. To me this shows it is something original, it has never been done before and it gives me satisfaction knowing no two people get the same thing from it.
Ryan Peters' website
Phyllis Toburen, Inspired by "I Am"
I am intelligent
I hear my mom when she calls me
I see bad things
I am 10 years old
I dream good things
I try to make a difference by stopping fights
I am grateful for what I have
By Deshawn E., age 10
In my studio, time, deadlines, and responsibilities must disappear for my individuality, energy, and ingenuity to triumph. The mood, rhythm and ideology of rock music compel me to paint a new artistic language. Self-knowledge dictates that I must express through creation as opposed to recreation. Independent and free by nature, I explore only uncharted artistic territory. Hopefully, my new language will engage a viewer in a dialogue between my artwork and personal identity. My art ignites human imagination, a place where boundaries and restrictions do not exist. To me, this embodies true freedom. True freedom emancipates my soul.
Phyllis Toburen's website
Maureen Chavez-Kruger, Inspired by "Girls"
I like to draw things.
Girls are very smart and brave.
We can play soccer.
By Cassandra A., age 11
Maureen is an Assistant Professor of Visual Arts at Cardinal Stritch University. She responds to the Inspired Art Project:
I was drawn to Cassandra's work because I like haiku poems and I immediately connected with her first line, "I like to draw." I love to draw too. I also like that the poem speaks of the strength of girls. The structure of the artwork is based off the structure of a haiku: three sentences (three panels), the first having five syllables (five painted soccer balls), the second line having seven syllables (seven painted soccer balls), and the third line having five syllables (five painted soccer balls). The words of her poem gave me the direction I needed to develop the images you see throughout the panels. I had fun producing this project and I hope Cassandra Enjoys it too.
