Joseph the Artist

When I picked up Joseph from school yesterday, his teacher told me Joseph's artwork had been selected for the Arlington County Elementary Art Exhibit.  He is invited to an "Artists Reception" tonight. I must admit, I thought my buttons were going to pop with pride!  I can't take any credit for it--I don't have an artistic bone in my body (and actually always felt a little guilty that I don't do arts and crafts projects with my kids). Joseph's talent definitely comes from Marc's side of the family.

Now, the truth is that Joseph has been covering every available surface with his drawings.  We would be smothered if I kept it all.  I guess I'm making excuses because....I throw his artwork away! Yes, I do  it when he is sleeping or at school.  More than once, he has discovered it in the recycle bin and brought it back in so now I hide it within something else before I toss it.  But I do take pictures of some of it. 

The first picture is Joseph and his masterpiece that is being showcased in the exhibit, then a few of his "early works" from kindergarten