Lauren...Kianna showed me this pix yesterday in the hallway.. So good and yummy looking! Love you! -- Grandma Barb
- on April 6, 2016
This is Exactly Hawaii! So, so beautiful, Lauren! -- Grandma Else
- on March 11, 2016
Oh Lauren, How lovely. You are amazing! Love -- Grandma Else
- on March 11, 2016
Beautiful! This picture is perfect for Christmas cards or cards for any other time of the year. The girl is a good artist! -- Grandpa/Grandma Else
- on March 11, 2016
Oh wow, Lauren!! This is fantastic!! I believe art is your field for sure! -- Grandma E
- on March 11, 2016
Another beauty, Lauren! So proud of you! -- Grandma Else
- on December 4, 2015
Another beauty, Lauren...such wonderful talent!! -- Grandma E
- on December 4, 2015
Another great pix, Lauren! So proud of you! -- Grandma E
- on November 10, 2015
Just gorgeous! Will you have your own show in the spring? -- Grandma Else
- on November 10, 2015
Another lovely picture! WOW!! -- Grandma Else
- on November 10, 2015
Lauren, Just fabulous! The treehouse looks fun, and your amazing drawing is perfect! What an artist you are! -- Grandma Else
- on November 10, 2015
Lauren...this is SO AMAZING! Especially since you have always loved sild animals. What an artist you are! -- Grandma Else
- on October 19, 2015
Lauren, this is fabulous!! Your favorite animal too! My, I am impressed! Did you use charcoal? Is it on display somewhere? Love u, Grandma E -- Barb
- on November 10, 2015
JUST BEAUTIFUL! JUST LIKE OURLAUREN! -- Barb
- on March 4, 2015
Lauren. ...I love your design. You are so talented (in so many ways)! It must have taken you a very long time!! -- Grandma E
- on March 4, 2015
OOOH.....Lauren, this is my favorite yet! So beautiful! Love you, Grandma E
- on March 4, 2015
Wow!!!! Exceptional work Lauren. Mickey brings back fond memories. Love you. -- Barb
- on March 4, 2015
beautiful!! so pretty, Lauren! -- Dave
- on March 4, 2015
Lauren...What a fantastic collage! I love it! What will Grandpa think...he used to love Pepsi but now it's all Coke! Love you babe. -- Grandma E
- on March 4, 2015
Hi Lauren! You did a fantastic job on King Tut (or whatever king), especially the look of power and majesty he has. And the hierglypics are amazing too. Good work! Grandma E
- on November 12, 2014
Lauren, You are quite an accomplished artist. Keep working hard on your talent. I'm impressed by the hierglyphics. -- barb
- on December 11, 2013
Wow! I love it, lauren! you do such a terrific job in art! love you, Grandma Barb
- on December 11, 2013
Lalee...lovely. it reminds me of van gogh's Starry Night. Love you -- Barb
- on December 11, 2013
La, such interesting shapes and how hard to draw! I am impressed! Love you, barb
- on December 11, 2013
Beautiful, just beautiful, Lauren. The blues are so pretty together in your picture. You are a wonderful artist. Love you, Grandma Barb
- on December 11, 2013
Hi Lauren! You did a fabulous job drawing and painting the fish! The colors are just beautiful. Thank you for sharing them with me. Love you Barb
- on December 11, 2013
Well...wish I could say I love these birds, but they make me a little nervous. ha. You did a great job, though, Lauren!! Barb
- on December 11, 2013
What a great portrait, Lauren! You do SUCH good work? Love you! Barb
- on December 11, 2013
WoW~that is incredible! well done, Lauren, and a great picture of spring! Love you! T
- on December 11, 2013
Hi Lauren, Your beautiful green tree and grass makes me think of how much I love Spring! You did a spectacular job on shading blue and green. You are so artistic! Love you, Grandma Barb
- on December 11, 2013
nice 3-dimensional...shadows, lighting, very cool. The apple on the left looks particularly good (said in a Peregrin Took accent) Tucker
- on December 11, 2013
WHAT AN INTERESTING STILL LIFE, LAUREN! THAT HAD TO BE A VERY DIFFICULT PICTURE TO DO. IT IS ESPECIALLY GOOD SINCE YOU ARE MY CHAMPION FRUIT EATER. LOVE YOU LOTS! Barb
- on December 11, 2013
Cool design! Luv u luck!
- on December 11, 2013
OOOOOOH......so beautiful, Lauren! I'm wondering how you made it look three dimensional..Keep up the lovely work! Love you, Grandma Barb
- on December 11, 2013
Beautiful, Lauren! What pretty colors! They remind me of the colors in Guatemala. Hola! Barb
- on December 11, 2013
Cool, La! That looks like one of the place-mats that you might pick up in Antigua. I miss you La, and can't wait to see you and hear about your trip! Love you! Tucker
- on December 11, 2013
Hi Lauren, This reminds me of a beautiful patchwork quilt that some grandma made. Your choice of colors are perfect. Thank you for always sharing your artwork with us. Love you, Grandma Barb
- on December 11, 2013
Where's the "U"???!!! O, I think I got it! Well done La!
- on December 11, 2013
Brilliant La! a fuzzy lollipop? an avant-garde masque? I really like the colors. Love you baby girl! Dad
- on December 11, 2013
YIKES!!! THIS IS ONE CREEPY MASK, LAUREN!!! I'll bet you could scare Daddy really good with this one! Love you lots, Grandma Barb
- on December 11, 2013
Beautiful, Lauren!! This is my favorite piece of art yet! I love and shapes and the colors. Keep up the good work! Love you, Grandma Barb
- on December 11, 2013
HI LALEE, WHOA! This is quite a picture! To tell you the truth, I am always alittle creeped out by manikins. I saw a show once where the manikins came to life! You did a great job with the colorful walls - it makes the figures that much more eerie. Way to go! Love, Grandma Barb
- on December 11, 2013
What a beautiful pumpkin! I love how you blended the colors, and the outline makes it appear to be glowing. Reminds me of Cinderella's pumpkin right before it turned into the coach that takes her to the ball!!! Love you, Mom
- on December 11, 2013
Wow, it's an electric pumpkin! I like the pic, Lauren. Very noir-ish:) Love you very much and proud of you! Daddy
- on November 11, 2011
Nice, La! Picture makes me think of Puerto Rico...in another month we'll be ready for some sun, beaches, and color! Great picture! Love you, Dad
- on October 24, 2011
This is my new favorite! I love all the designs and how they are the opposite of each other. And they remind me of fall since the colors are so amazing and the trees are bare. Amazing!!! Love Mom
- on October 17, 2011
What an amazing sunset! Just like the ones I saw on Curacao, Eleuthera, and Puerto Rico. I can't wait to take you to an island so you can see a real sunset just like this one! Absolutely Beautiful painting!!! Love Mom
- on October 17, 2011
HI LAUREN! WOW! THIS ONE I LOVE!! IT REMINDS ME EXACTLY OF HAWAII. THE PALM TREES, THE BLUE, BLUE OCEAN, AND THE BEAUTIFUL SUNSET. A LOVELY PICTURE. LOVE FROM GRANDMA BARB
- on October 13, 2011
Hi Lauren! Ooooh, what pretty trees. I can't decide which one I like the best. Your use of color is excellent! What a talented young lady! Love you, Grandma Barb
- on October 12, 2011
Lalee - that is a great picture...very avant-garde! Proud of you Lauren! Daddy
- on October 10, 2011
Hi Lauren! Your newest artwork is beautiful! It reminds me of colored leaded glass that would be pretty in windows. Wouldn't it be pretty when the sun shines in? We are proud of your talent, Lauren. Keep on creating! Love, Grandma E
- on October 4, 2011
Cool Lalee! You love to draw lions, and have gotten very good at it! I love you and I'm so proud of you!!!
- on October 4, 2011
I never would have thought scissors could be such cool art! You did a nice job using them in so many different ways. I also like your color combinations! Love, Mom
- on October 4, 2011
It's neat how my eyes are drawn to the back of the picture by the road. Very neat use of angles and lines! Proud of you, sweetie! Love, Mom
- on October 4, 2011
Nice heart weaving! I like how the weaving is just a little different on the heart from the background. Adds some neat depth to the picture. Love you! Mom
- on October 4, 2011
Lauren - cool pic! This is a good example of impressionist art. you are, as Horace Slughorn would say of Hermione: "a very clever girl!" Love you Lauren! -- Dad
- on March 18, 2011
Cool pic, Lalee! I saw "Sweet Bee's!" Great job Lauren! -- Tucker
- on March 18, 2011
Dear Lauren, This is a terrific picture of going shopping! I wonder how you drew those lines to make it look like a street and buildings...it looks hard. I'll bet you are excited for B's birthday party tomorrow. You will be such good help. How are the piano pieces coming? I am so thrilled about your recital. You will be tremendous! Love you, Grandma E. -- Barb
- on March 18, 2011
Hi Lauren! Your woven heart is just beautiful! How did you blend those colors? Whenever I see hearts I think of your birthday and Valentine's Day, both special days. Hugs and kisses to a special granddaughter! Barb
- on March 9, 2011
love the heart. what a great job of weaving. would like to know more about your technique. grandma marcia
- on March 9, 2011
Brilliant La! Do you remember in the Disney Christmas video, Santa's helpers paint the checkerboard with "checkerboard" paint? This reminds me of that!!! Love you bud! Dad
- on March 9, 2011
Poor thing! What happened to that one little sunflower on the right? I like your details in the flowers and the vase really draws your eye in. Love, Mom
- on January 24, 2011
Wow! That is some crazy details! Love how the figure stands out being just black and white. Very cool! Love, Mom
- on January 24, 2011
I got to be your teacher the day you made this! I had a fun time seeing you in action!!! Love you! Mom
- on January 24, 2011
No fair! This one is making me hungry!!! Love the details, and how some of the candy canes POP off the page. Proud of you! Love, Mom
- on January 24, 2011
I love this one! It's your profile...and the grids with different designs makes it really neat to look at! Proud of you!!! Love, Mom
- on January 8, 2011
Very cool picture Duckie! And green is my favorite color!!! Love ya! Mom
- on January 8, 2011
Great pic Lalee...very Vincent Van Gogh-esque!!! Love you Lauren! Dad
- on January 7, 2011
Wow, did you draw those candy canes free-hand? Very good lines, La! Well done!!! Love you buddy!
- on December 10, 2010
Lauren, this is one of your best yet...I didn't even notice at first that your name was on the fish! Great pic La!!!
- on December 8, 2010
"Hair Brained" is pretty wild, La! Excellent!!! Daddy
- on November 11, 2010
Hi Lalee! "Hairbrained" is a good name for this person! What a strange looking creature! I love her eyes - they make her seem almost pretty. ha Keep up the good work in art, Lauren. I really enjoy seeing your new creations. Love you lots, Grandma Barb
- on November 11, 2010
Hi Lauren! These Van Gogh flowers in a vase remind me of visiting his home in Arles, France. It was sunny there, and his studio was made of yellow clay. I'm happy you are learning about such great artists. Love you lots, Grandma Barb
- on November 11, 2010
La-this is one of my favorite pictures. The colors are muted, but the shades are incredible, and this "still life" is the most sophisticated picture I've seen you do. Well done love!!! Daddy
- on November 11, 2010
Hi La! What a cute little teddy bear! (although I think it might be a girl since it has that pink ribbon in it's hair!) Are you having a good week at school? I'll bet you love to play outdoors in this beautiful weather. I substituted today in lst grade and will be subbing again tomorrow in the same room. They are all very nice boys and girls. Keep sending me these neat pictures! Love you lots, Grandma Barb
- on November 11, 2010
Lauren, your teddy bear really comes to life...Your vision and cutting skills are great..what a happy bear...grandpa and grandma s.
- on October 14, 2010
Hi Lauren! Cool teddy bear...a little freaky, but the bow is a nice touch! Love you La! And proud of you!
- on October 14, 2010
great job as usual. you captured the essence of fall...and glad to see you raked the leaves....love grandma marcia
- on September 29, 2010
We love the autumn scene and your great eye for the fall colors...the best time in fall when all the leaves are raked...grandpa David and grandma Marcia
- on September 29, 2010
We love the autumn scene and your great eye for the fall colors...the best time in fall when all the leaves are raked...grandpa David and grandma Marcia
- on September 29, 2010
We love the autumn scene and your great eye for the fall colors...the best time in fall when all the leaves are raked...grandpa David and grandma Marcia
- on September 29, 2010
Looks great La! Very autumn-like. It makes me happy! Love you and proud of you! Dad
- on September 26, 2010
Hi Lauren! What a lovely fall picture! Your choice of greens that blend well together is amazing. I wish it looked like this outside today (it is raining though). Hopefully we will have many more pretty days to come before winter. Love you, Grandma Barb
- on September 26, 2010
Hi Lauren! I love your picture of "starburst"! You did such a nice job using the red and black, making the scene light up. It's thundering right now and this picture reminds me of the lightening strikes! Love you, Grandma Barb
- on September 22, 2010
Hey La! Cool pic! I especially like the chinese letters...what does it say? I love you buddy!
- on March 30, 2010
Grandpa and Grandma love your panda...Is that chinese writing? Great Job...
- on March 30, 2010
Hi Lauren! I LOVE your panda! And I like the way you placed him in just the right setting - China! What do the Chinese letters say? The mountains and the bamboo look just like the real China. What a terrific job! Grandpa and I are so proud of you! Love you, Grandma Barb
- on March 30, 2010
This reminds me of our favorite Chinese restaurant in St. Louis... The Panda! Makes me want Crab Rangoon & Chicken Fried Rice!!! What did you write in Chinese down the side? I really like the details and how you also included it's favorite food...bamboo. Good job sweetie!!! Love, Mom
- on March 30, 2010
Dear Lauren, Although I do not much like owls (smile), I think you did a beautiful job drawing this cranky guy! He looks like someone just woke him up from a nap and he is not a bit happy about it. Did you ever see the owls in Jim and Linda's tree? They are pretty spooky. Great job, Lauren! Love you, Grandma Barb
- on March 24, 2010
This one makes me happy! I love lots of colors especially on dreary days! Nice job sweetie! Love Mom
- on March 18, 2010
I love your use of color! Is this a particular season? Makes me think of Fall. I'm sure it took a long time to add all those dots. It's beautiful...just like you!!! Love Mom
- on March 18, 2010
Whoooo's a great artist? You are! Wonderful detail... it reminds me of the owl that was in our yard a few years ago. Proud of you!!! Love Mom
- on March 18, 2010
Hi Lauren! What a lovely picture! I was happy to see you have a new one up on Artsonia! I'm wondering if you did your work completely making dots. It looks like it took you a long time, but it is beautiful. Grandpa and I are so proud of you and love you so much. Grandma Barb
- on March 13, 2010
I love my artwork. It looks cool! Lauren
- on March 13, 2010
Cool La! Do you remember the St. Louis Basilica? It looks like this with its tiles. Very nice Lalee!!! Love you, Dad
- on March 13, 2010
your art work is so cool your a great at art -- Gabby
- on March 13, 2010
love the mosaic...great imagery... -- David
- on March 13, 2010
Nice Job Lauren...We love the mosaic...great use of color and space... -- marcia
- on March 13, 2010
Truly amazing! This one looks like it took a long time to create...such detail. This one may be my all time favorite! Love, Mom
- on February 4, 2010
Hi Lauren! These hearts are just gorgeous! How did you shade them like that? Is it watercolor? This picture would make a beautiful Valentine for someone. (smile) I love you, GrandmaB
- on February 4, 2010
Dear Lauren, What a beautiful color wheel! Did you trace around a cup to make such even circles? It must have taken you a long time to finish! Your cheery picture reminds me of a hot day on a sandy beach. Wouldn't that be fun? Only 5 days until birthday! Love you, GrandmaBarb
- on January 27, 2010
Grandpa is so impressed with your format...He wants to know how you do such even design with such a brilliant color palet. Grand D & M
- on January 27, 2010
What a cheary card..You are a great designer...This could be the greatest cover for a book...
- on January 27, 2010
Nice design, La! Looks very cool, and very Guatemalan actually! I love you and I'm proud of you. Dad.
- on January 27, 2010
Lauren, I really like your tree. The pattern is super cool and the colors are awesome. See you on Friday for Christmas Lunch. Your awesome cousin, Jake
- on December 23, 2009
Love the patern. You could design fabrics with this talent. Keep up the creativity. Love Grandpa and Grandma D & M
- on December 20, 2009
Nice job Lauren. We are so proud of your artistic eye and amazing use of color. You paint with the same dedication as you practice your piano skills. We enjoy both your christmas concert and beautiful art work. Grandpa & Grandma D & M
- on December 20, 2009
Hello Lauren, Just wanted to let you know that I think your Christmas tree is gorgeous! I'll bet it was the prettiest in 3rd grade. I just love the way to combined the red, green, and BLACK to make a lovely design. Merry Christmas to our sweet girl. Love you, Gramma B
- on December 20, 2009
interesting colors duckie. wow, the star really stands out! i love you and i'm proud of you Lauren! dad
- on December 17, 2009
I really like this piece of art, Lauren. Did you do it with pen and ink? It is definitely something that would look terrific hanging in Cup of Joe in Cedar Falls.
- on December 7, 2009
Hi Lalee, I LOVE this snake! Now, if it was a chicken, I would not love it nearly as much! Your primary colors are vivid and strong. Just beautiful!
- on December 7, 2009
Lauren, This is my favorite! You made a beautiful, colorful painting. Good job!
- on December 7, 2009
Hi Sweets! I really like your picture but as you know I am scared to death of snakes! You did a beautiful job though! love, Grandpa Dave E
- on December 7, 2009
Nice job Sweetie! I love the design you incorporated throughout the entire snake's body. I'm proud of you! Love, Mom
- on December 4, 2009
Well...I can't say that snakes are my favorite subject:) but this is really cool La! Great use of color, especially the deep blue in the background. Love it!
- on December 3, 2009
This represents Autumn perfectly! I love the different hues of color in your evening sky. It's beautiful!!!
- on November 18, 2009
This is way cool! :)
- on November 18, 2009
Wow! What amazing detail and use of colors! It's as beautiful as you are!!!
