Erika157's Comments (286)

Wow, I love butterflies and this is beautiful. Great job
-- Bryana

Wow, what a great job on this one! Great use of mixed media - it really pops off the page! Love, Mom & Dad

All I can say is, Extraordinarily BEAUTIFUL!!! You're creativity is out of bounds! Love, Gramma Dottie

Seems to me we have been in candy shops just like this one! Yum, had me a gumball and a salt water taffy!! This picture is so much fun to look at and see so many different things. Joyful work on this one, Erika. You just keep showing your love of art with each new project. Love, Gramma Dottie

This tree has to be one of my very favorites. You did a super job on representing the seasons in this piece of art, Erika. I'm very impressed with your creativity. Excellent job! Love, Gramms

Love this bunny, so soft and cuddly! Good job, Erika. Love, Gramma Dottie

Great still life, your work just keeps getting more and more enjoyable. Love, Gramma Dottie

Cute Panda and in the usual "resting" Panda position. Good work, Erika. Love, Gramma Dottie

Looks just like the little guys at the San Diego Zoo! Love it! Love, Mom

Good perspective on this one - great job! Love, Mom & Dad

Great shading - very solemn owl - love it! Love, Mom & Dad

Awww, the cute little bunny! Love it! Love, Mom

Really awesome - one of my new favorites! Love, Mom

Wow, love the colors! Great work Sweet Pea! Love Mom & Dad

The tree was my favorite . . . until this appeared. The background jellybean containers are too cool. Whenever the e-mail arrives that you have new work, it makes me happy.
-- Sharon

Love this tree. So many things going on that I keep checking to see what I've missed.
-- Sharon

Great fishie! Looks like he just keeps swimmin', just keeps swimmin', just keeps swimmin'. . . ! Love, Mom & Dad

The colors and shading are great. Beautiful tail and fins on this fish. Good job, Erika. Love, Gramma

Great job on this little guy - very impressive.
-- Sharon

The sea turtle is outstanding! Love the detail.
-- Sharon

This squirrel is adorable. I just want to reach out and touch that beautiful tail and pet her adorable face. Your work is so enjoyable to view. Thank you and keep up your wonderful talent. Love, Gramma

What an impressive piece of art, Erika! You are doing such beautiful work and your enjoyment shows through. Love, Gramma

Love this gryphon! What a lot of work you put into it! It's one of our new favorites! Love, Mom & Dad

Wow, this is awesome - great use of shading! Keep up the good work! Love, Mom & Dad

Love this cornucopia, Erika - it's so colorful! Love, Mom & Dad

Erika - your attention to detail is impressive. I love this cornucopia. Great work. Love, Gramma

You certainly captured the power and strength of this Griffin. The feather detail is incredible. Wonderful work, Erika, I enjoy each and every one of your art pieces. Love, Gramma

Great job Erika. You are getting better and better alll the time. Happy New Year, Aunt Lita & Uncle Gary

Great job Erika! You are getting to be quite the artist. Keep it up as I don't think any of the family can draw a stick man.

This is very vivid - cool bird! Love, Mom

This is great, Erika! Love the shading and you did well on the perspective, too. Love, Mom & Dad

Fantastic color and detail - what a great picture, Erika. Keep up your wonderful talent. Love, Gramma

Looks as though you are all ready to sit down and begin your projects for the day in this great artwork, Erika. What a great picture this is. Love it. Gramma

This is too cute Erika. I know a lot of girls with this 'do! Love ya, Aunt Lita and Uncle Gary

This duck is wonderful. The detailing is beautiful. You captured perfectly the duck's head. The reflections in the water are so nice - as is the shading of the water. I love, love, love it. This is an award winner in my book. Sharon

The duck was my favorite of your recent additions - and then I saw the guitar! Your shading is so perfect. Very impressive. Sharon

Your coloring on this guitar is so warm and perfect. Soft, warm wood tones and I'm certain it would have excellent sound quality. Lovely work on this one, Erika. Love, Gramma

Terrific work on this colorful bike. Do you think you and Daddy could go riding on this one after being used to both Joy & Daddy's bike? Do you think it could be as fast? I love this one with all the detail you put into it. What an enjoyable picture. Thank you, Erika. Love, Gramma

What a beautiful horse. Such a proud stance and gorgeous coloring. Who wouldn't love to be riding this one on a sunny afternoon. Keep up your wonderful work, Erika. Love, Gramma

This picture makes me want to jump right in and start walking these beautiful hills of vivid color. Super job, Erika. Love, Gramma

Please tell me what you used here, chalk, pencil, pen & ink? Whatever it is, the detail is fabulous. I really liked this one - the shell is terrific and love his face! Love, Gramma

This dog is ready to go! Love the wonderful color shades on his/her fur, what a great job you did on this one. Thank you, Erika. Love, Gramma

This still life is lovely. The flowers and greenery in the vase look so real I just want to touch them. Your design on the cloth piece sets it all off so nicely. Keep up your most enjoyable work, Erika. Love, Gramma

What a beautiful picture, Erika. I love the duck, the shading of the water and every other detail in this work. The colors on your duck are fantastic. It must be a wood duck. Your work is so enjoyable. Love, Gramma

Erika: Good job on this one. You get better all the time. Keep up the good work. Aunt Lita

Hi Erika: Love the colors in this one. Good job! Aunt Lita & Uncle Gary

What a lucky girl to have such a beautiful view. You did a lovely job on this picture. Another one I love. Love, Gramma

Erika, I LOVE this woodpecker. You did such a great job of making him look so real! The colors are perfect. We have these kinds of woodpeckers in Tennessee and I watch them out our sunroom window. You are very talented! I miss you lots and wish I could see you soon. Love, Julie

I like the leaves falling all around the woodpecker - you did a great job with this one. Looks like some of the woodpeckers around our house! Love, Mom

Pretty flamenco dancer, Erika! She looks like she could dance for us at our Cinco de Mayo parties! Love, Mom & Dad

At first when I saw this girl looking out the window, I thought it was a self-portrait! Her view looks peaceful and serene - nice work! Love, Mom & Dad

Wow, cool fish! You captured the sensation of ocean movement nicely! Love, Mom & Dad

You truly captured this beautiful undersea world in this picture. Your fish colors are incredible. This will be another one of my "favorites" (my list keeps growing!!). I so enjoy each picture you create. Your love of art shows through in your many creative ways outside the classroom as well. Love, Gramma

Love, love, love this flamenco dancer. Her outfit is so bright and pretty. I love seeing your work and knowing you love it as your talent shines through each picture. Keep up the great work my darling. Love, Gramma

Erika, your work is beautiful. Gramma loves this busy woodpecker and the motion of the falling leaf is great. What a wonderful picture. Love, Gramma

Hi Erika: I love this one as you know how the family loves flowers. You did a great poppy. Love, Uncle Gary & Aunt Lita

wow amazing! You paint so good. I wish I had just a little of your artistic talent.

Beautiful poppies! They look like they're growing out in the field! You do very good work, Sweet Pea - keep it up! Love, Mom & Dad

Erika: I was so happy to see an e-mail from Artsonia because that meant your latest projects were about to be revealed. Your poppies are wonderful. I scrolled back through all the earlier work because it is so much fun to see your progress. Lo and behold I saw boots that I had missed earlier. They are so COOOOOL. Thank you for allowing me to view your work. Sharon

You've done a beautiful job on this iceland poppy. It's a reminder that it's the perfect time of year for planting them. Your work just keeps getting more enjoyable with each piece and your love of art shines through. Thank you, Erika. Love, Gramma

What a treat to see your latest works. This is so pretty with the "winking" moon. I love it. Your artwork brings such joy to me. Love, Gramma

Nice art, I think it's cool.

This one is so pretty. The colors are great. You just keep getting better all the time. Love ya, Uncle Gary & Aunt Lita

Wow, beautiful colors!

This is a different oil pastel abstract. It almost looks like a bunch of fish swimming in a pile! I like the contrast of bright colors against the dark background - nice work, honey. Love, Mom

Great watercolor! I like the moon winking at me, and your interpretation of the sky around it. Keep up the good work! Love, Mom

Erika: The colors in this artwork are so intense and beautiful. I love your "Different Projects" work. Keep enjoying your lovely expressions, my darling. Love, Gramma

That is a fabulous looking wardrobe leading straight into Narnia! We'll just push the fur coats aside and step right through! The faint outline of the White Queen's Ice Mountain in the back. . .sinister! Great picture, Erika! Love, Mom & Dad

Wow, Erika, Tash looks scary here! You really captured his evil look! Love, Mom & Dad

This is totally cool - you really did an awesome job with the colors of this butterfly. What a great design! Love, Mom & Dad

Really cool New York skyscraper scene. The people look like ants. . .is that someone sitting there on the park bench? Great work! Love, Mom & Dad

Wow, Erika, love this scene. It looks like a slice of the ocean! Love, Mom & Dad

This one is truly a "different project" and what a wonderful job you did creating this one. I love it! Gramma Dottie

This is so impressive, the intricate detail and colors are spectacular. I'm so pleased to see your talent and love of art. Thank you my darling. Love, Gramma Dottie

Just love this one with the shadowed background making your butterfly show so brilliantly. Your work is truly enjoyable. Thanks so much for sharing it. Love you, Gramma Dottie

What a terrific job you did on this one, my darling. Your depth perception is great. You must truly love this class as it shows. Love, Gramma Dottie

Erika, this is beautiful. I love the colors and your "Different Projects" is quite unique. Love your work, Gramma Dottie

wow very pretty,love all the colors.

Erika: This is so pretty with all the colors. Looks like you are looking right into an aquarium. Keep up the good work. Love Aunt Lita & Uncle Gary

This is an interesting Japanese temple. You captured the ethnic flavor of the building nicely. I like the turtles in the pond, too! Love, Mom

I like your abstract ostrich, Erika - very colorful! You obviously put a lot of thought into this one. Love, Mom

Ooh, seems like you're drawing all my favorites lately - first the teapot, now a dragon! Did you draw on your knowledge of ancient Chinese culture to give him his imperial looks? He's very imposing! Love, Mom

Of course, you know I love anything with teapots, and this is especially colorful! Keep up the good work! Love, Mom

What fantastic colors, this is wonderful. You must have truly had fun creating this Ostrich and I appreciate this one. Keep up all your colorful creations, Erika, your joy of art shows through loud and clear. Love, Gramma

This is a beautiful setting - I want to sit at the front entrance and enjoy the relaxing view. You did a super job on this one, Erika. I love it. Love, Gramma

Yikes, he is a scary critter. What a great dragon! Keep enjoying this great creative experience - I sure do. Love, Gramma

Naturally, I enjoy this one. Your vibrant colors add such joy. Good work, Erika. Love, Gramma

This ostrich is wonderful, with outstanding detail. I love it! SE

This is a happy set! You get better with each picture. Keep up the good work. Aunt Lita

Very Pretty! I love all the colors.

Erika, I really like the different views of the butterflies and moths, and the geometric sort of way you presented them. This one is really pretty. Love, Mom

Very pretty, Erika! I like the different views of the complex, and the colors you used. (Of course, you know I always like purple!) Love, Mom

This is gorgeous, Erika. You will have to tell me all about this one as well - the colors are lovely - you are so talented and your work is so enjoyable. I love it. Keep up the wonderful artwork, you are amazing. Love, Gramma

Wow, Erika, you are going to have to tell me all about this picture, what a lot of beautiful work! I love it. Love, Gramma

Oh my gosh Erika...you know how much I like this one since wolves are one of my favorite things. What a great job on this one. Aunt Lita

Thats great! That really looks like a real wolf. Good Job Erika

This penguin parent loves its little baby as much as we love you, Erika! Great picture - you've really captured the atmosphere of a penguin home. Keep up the good work! Love, Mom & Dad

Erika, the birds look ready to move right in! I love this picture, and I'm so glad it's up on the website now - we can use it for our notecards! Love, Mom

Great wolf, Erika! He's just ready to melt back behind the tree - you captured him on paper just in time! Love, Mom & Dad

Hi, Erika I love these birdhouses. Thank you for letting me see all your work - it warms my heart. A client came through our office and saw some of your artwork on your Grandma's wall. The woman said "Wow, she is quite an artist!". Sharon

This is an exceptional picture, Erika. Makes me want to pet her deep, warm fur and lean against the rich colored bark on the tree. You certainly did a super job on this one. Your artwork brings such pleasure. Love, Gramma

Loved your first birdhouse from last year and adore these two. How cute! Your work is such a joy, keep it up, Gramma so enjoys seeing your new pictures. Love, Gramma

Oh, Erika, this is such a sweet picture, I love it. You did such a good job capturing everything about this picture, it's beautiful. Thank you for sharing your love of art. Love you, Gramma

Erika, This is a wonderful picture, it shows off your talent. You can really capture expressions! Keep up the good work. Good job! Love, Julie

This would be a great pair of rainboots to splash in style. I love your work! Love, Gramma

What fun it would be to wear a pair of boots like this. Everyone would be so envious of the incredible creativity and detail. Keep up your good work my darling. Love, Gramma

Another great work - love the hair and eyes. Her outfit and jewelry are so creative - I know you love what you are creating and I am so enjoying seeing your work. Love, Gramma

What a good job you did on this different type picture. Love the colors and what a great face, you did an excellent job. You just get better all the time. Love, Grammma

Wow thats really good it looks like a cartoon... I can't remember what it's called, but it's good!

Hi Erika: I cannot believe how good you are getting. This one is great...even the detail on her hair. Keep up the good work. Aunt Lita

I really like this anime girl's eyes - they look like the colors of the sea. Her jewelry is great, too - compliments her fair coloring. I like the background you chose to do, too - great colors, and what a great face you drew. You really have a knack for this style. Love, Mom

You really clicked with the anime style! This girl looks great - so festive, and ready for Christmas! Wonderful job - keep up the good work, honey! Love, Mom & Dad

Wow, this is a very colorful boot! I like the new subject matter. Love, Mom

These look like some of the Wellington boots we've been seeing in the stores. Great job, Sweet Pea! Love, Mom & Dad

This is a favorite - think I'll get it printed on a tee shirt! Love, Mom

This is a really neat picture, Erika - a different viewpoint. Background colors are great, too. Love, Mom & Dad

Wow, that's really pretty, good job Erika!

Great job! Looks so real. Uncle Gary & Aunt Lita

I remember when you were asking about the picture in Casa Flores and we talked about the calla lilies. Now you've had the opportunity to create a picture yourself. This hardworking lady would very much appreciate your interpretation of her skills and a job well done. Thank you for such a lovely picture and keep up your beautiful work - it always brings joy to me. Love, Gramma

This is such a beautiful picture, Erika. Your joy of art certainly shines through on this one. I love it. Keep up your great work. Gramma

This is one of Daddy's favorites! We really love the seaplane - it's a great subject, and you captured it very well. Good work! Love, Mom & Dad

I'm glad you explained that this is like a comic strip, so I could better understand it. You really did a great job on redrawing the lady and her dog just the same twice in a row - that's very hard to do! Great work, Sweet Pea! Love, Mom

Wow, I love the floor! You're really getting good at patterns - first the guitars, and now this one. Really nice! Love, Mom

Really cool, Erika - makes us think of rock 'n' roll! This is a very different, sort of abstract, look for you - we like it a lot! Love, Mom & Dad

Very pretty!

Hi Luv.... This beautiful drawing left me speechless. Something in this cat's eyes spoke majestic, regal, mysterious, wise. I can see it sitting at the feet of Cleopatra. Toooooo Cool!!! Love it. You are doing a wonderful job! Love, Godmamma Sandi

This is another perfect picture for Daddy's office. You certainly did a terrific job on this one, the giraffe markings are great. She seems to be smiling because the leaves are so tasty! Keep up your good work and continue enjoying what you do. Love, Gramma

What a lovely waterfall flowing into that peaceful blue water. This one is so relaxing with beautiful, vivid color. Your artwork is such a joy. Love, Gramma

What a lovely castle. The long, intricate entrance is great. Also the detail on the castle is so good. You are doing such good work, my darling, keep it up. Love, Gramma

What a great train, Erika. You certainly did well on this one with all the engine detail dimensions. Keep up your wonderful work, I truly enjoy each piece of art. Love, Gramma

I love your train. Keep up the good work

What a great giraffe, Erika! He's so tall and graceful, just waiting to chomp down on his lunch right in front of him! This is a great use of your artistic talents - so lifelike! Love, Mom & Dad

Love the beautiful chalk-and-watercolor waterfall, Erika! You could just float and swim there for hours at a time! Love, Mom & Dad

I like that you don't have to swim a moat to get to this lovely castle, Erika! It's very peaceful and serene - can I live there? Love, Mom

Great train, Erika! We're really impressed by all the detail. Love, Mom & Dad

I LOVE the features of this train and the tracks. It reminds me of the rail trains in Oakdale. Sharon Emig

Erika: I so enjoy your artwork. The giraffe is wonderful. You are very, very talented. Sharon Emig

Erika, I love your artwork! Especially the pictures of the birds. This is one of my favorites, and I love the cardinal too! You are really doing a wonderful job! Love, Julie

Oh, Erika, this lily is just spectacular, Gramma loves, loves, loves it. You certainly brought out every detail in this one - what a super piece of artwork. You just keep growing as an artist and your love of art shows more and more with each project. Thank you for bring such joy to my day. Love, Gramma Dottie

Cool sax player, Erika! I like the "music" swirling around in the background. It feels like you can really hear her! Love, Mom & Dad

This is a really great picture! I thought at first it was the sun, until you told me it was the moon, and now I can see that it's white with decoration around it. The dots are a really different approach to making a mural - great job! Love, Mom & Dad

Great orchid, Erika! We like the colored pencil work. Love, Mom & Dad

Erika, What a gorgeous orchid! I also liked your Mallard alot too. You are becoming a very good artist. Keep up the good work. Love, Dad

Thie is very good Erika, nice shading!

What a bright, cheerful, bird-of-paradise picture - makes me want to get on a plane to Hawaii!!! There are also many of these in the LA area. You have drawn a true picture of such a lovely flower. My Monday and my week have been filled with gratitude for the six new pictures I found this morning when I turned on my computer. Your artwork brings such joy to me but, most of all, you bring joy to Gramma. Love you, my darling.

Erika, wow, another beauty. You have certainly captured such a beautiful picture of this wild cat. She looks so strong and the technique you used to draw her coat is excellent. I love her ears and want to reach out and pet that wonderful fur. Like I said, each picture just gets better and better! Your joy of art shines through. Love, Gramma Dottie

This reminds me of a scene from the hills of Italy. What a terrific job you have done on this one - the stream, bridge, monestary (or chateau) and surroundings are all so relaxing and inviting. So much detail to enjoy. I'm in love with your artwork! Keep up your wonderful work my darling. Love, Gramma

Erika, this mockingbird is stunning!!! I simply love this picture, the vivid colors on the bird, the detailed branch he is sitting on and the soft background are all just beautiful. Your artistic ability is so impressive and your enjoyment of what you create certainly shines. Your pictures make me so happy!! Love you, Gramma Dottie

You must have been happy to create these two busy bunnies as they probably reminded you of home! They look so soft and cuddly. Looks as though they have the carrots ready to eat. Gramma so enjoys your creative talent which just keeps getting better with each picture. Love you, my darling.

What a treat to find six new pictures from you this morning. This mallard is gorgeous and just what Gramma sees out her office window everyday. You certainly did a great job on this duck and his surroundings. I'm very impressed with your work, my darling, you just keep getting better all the time. I'll have to order this one as well for my picture gallery. Love you, Gramma Dottie

I'm so glad Miss Bettina got this elephant up on the website so we can order a copy for Daddy's office. Now he'll have the matching rhino and elephant together, and he can enjoy your artwork whenever he looks at them! Great job, honey! Love, Mom

Ooooh, Erika, this little guy's just waiting for a bug to come along and slurp it up! You know I really like when you add a background on your pictures - I really like the mixing of blue and green in this background. Great job, Sweet Pea! Love, Mom & Dad

Wow, Erika, this looks like our house! Our architect, Mr. Packowski, would like this drawing - better show it to him next time you see him! Great job, honey! Love, Mom & Dad

I can just hear Mr. Rooster a-crowin'! Very lifelike representation with one of your favorite mediums of watercolor pencil. Love, Mom & Dad

You're going to have to draw a giraffe to help the zebra get the rest of the leaves off this tree - it looks like she ate all the bottom leaves off! Great job mixing chalk, colored pencil and marker mediums, honey! Love, Mom & Dad

Wow, Erika, love the vividness of this picture. This bird-of-paradise looks great framed in orange. It really sets off the eye-popping colors. This is a great oil pastel. Love, Mom & Dad

Erika, I don't believe you when you say this is easy to do! This is such a beautiful caracal (African cat) - you've captured such a serene expression on its face. Great shading project! Love, Mom & Dad

Wow, this is a great picture of an abandoned church. It looks like a Spanish mission style to me. I love that it's in the background, and that you've used this river under a bridge as your foreground. Great use of perspective in this one - good work! Love, Mom & Dad

This mockingbird is beautiful! You know I love it when you add a background to your pictures, and this one using a wash technique is lovely. Great work, Sweet Pea! Love, Mom & Dad

Well, these guys are just getting started in the garden! I don't think it's our garden, though, because we don't have any cabbage, and they're about to munch on one! Great job with colored pencils, sweetie! Love, Mom & Dad

This pencil shading is really neat, Erika! The mallard looks like he's about to fly off from the pond to join his friends. You're getting better and better at shading! Love, Mom & Dad

What intense, lovely colors on this one, Erika. This zebra looks as though she has found the perfect spot on the Serengheti. You did just a fantastic job on this one. Love, Gramma

I love the beautiful color combination on this feathered friend. All the detail around it is impressive. Your talent is really flourishing this year - keep up your enjoyment of this class as it definitely shows with each new picture. Thank you for giving me a special treat this day, my darling. Love, Gramma

What great detail on this house (could it be yours). Everything looks so peaceful and inviting - keep up the good work my darling. Love, Gramma

Wow, this guy (girl) looks pretty hungry - I'm glad I'm not on the next branch! What a great job you did on this one - I love the colors. Love you, Gramma Dottie

This matriarch must be ready for a very festive occasion. You can certainly tell she is ready to lead her herd. You did such good work on this one, Erika. I had a treat with four new pictures today. Enjoy your class - I certain enjoy the results! Love, Gramma Dottie

You are becoming quite an artist, Erika, and I like all of your pictures. My favorites, though, are the elephant and the zebra!

Wow, Nice Snowboarder! Love, Bryana

Erika, your work is so exciting to see!!! I love this wild, racing snowboarder - this picture really moves. Your discreet colors and motion are wonderful. I'm so happy to be able to see and share your work online, what a joy. Gramma loves you and keep that talent coming!!!

Way cool, Erika - makes us want to hit the slopes! You've really captured the movement of this snowboardin' gal! Love, Mom & Dad

This cardinal is so beautiful, Erika, and I love the winter setting you've used, with the ice on the branch, and the mistletoe and holly all around it. I hope someone has set out some birdseed for it! Love, Mom

Wow, Erika, this mandrill monkey is awesome! I've never heard of it before, but after seeing a picture of the real thing, I think you've captured its look quite spectacularly! Love its teeth! Love, Mom

Wow, two new pictures this morning, what a treat. This guy is really fierce. You did a super job on this mandrill, the colors, the expression, the eyes, all so intense and colorful at the same time. This is a great picture. Love, Gramma

Erika, this is absolutely adorable and perfect timing for Christmas - I LOVE this one. Your cardinal is beautiful and perched so perfectly on this branch. Thank you for doing such creative, beautiful work and bringing joy to everyone who sees it (definitely your Gramma). What fun you must be having in this class. Much love to you, Gramma

I agree with you, Erika, I think this geisha is one of your best ever. Her face is so serene, and I like the simplicity of the background - it doesn't take anything away from her loveliness. Great job, Sweet Pea! Love, Mom

We love this lazy tiger, just sittin' by the river. Great job, honey! Love, Mom & Dad

Wow, this is really good. Keep up the great work. Love, Bryana

Wow, Erika, I just received this tiger picture as well and am captivated. He has such a powerful presence the way he sits in this scene. What a wonderful job you did on this picture and I love it. How am I ever going to choose which picture I love best as they are truly all so very, very good. Keep up your excellent work, my darling. With each picture I can see how much you enjoy your art class. Love, Gramma Dottie

WOW! That is really good.

Erika, this is one of your best!! What a beautiful lady in her elegant, graceful kimono. You have certainly done terrific work on this one and I'll bet you truly enjoyed painting this picture. I love it. Keep up your wonderful work, my darling. Love, Gramma

Time for tea! I truly like this one. You must be enjoying working with new techniques. Keep up your enthusiastic work, my darling. You are doing great. Love, Gramma

Wow, this horse is ready for anything - what a powerful presence. You did such a good job on this one Erika - keep up the good work.

What an absolutely delightful picture, Erika. I love it. You are so creative and your joy of painting shows through. Keep up the good work my darling. Gramma Dottie

It's so good to see all your artwork again. This gargoyle is so-o-o-o scarey! What a terrific job of shading you did. Keep up the good work my darling. Love, Gramma Dottie

Another great charcoal - scary looking gargoyle! I'd hate to meet up with him in a dark alley! You're really doing well with your shading concepts, honey - keep up the good work! Love, Mom & Dad

Erika, where do we start with this picture? I absolutely love the watercolor pencils - what a great picture for your first time using this medium! You've really captured the depths of the sea. I feel I could walk right up the path and knock on the red door of the lighthouse, or climb up and sit on the grass at the top of the bluff and watch the sun sink slowly down. We're really looking forward to what you'll do next! Love, Mom & Dad

This is great for your first freehand drawing! You're really stretching as an artist already this year! Love, Mom & Dad

Wow, this charcoal picture is great, Erika! It's neat that you're working in a different medium this year. We like how these are turning out. I definitely want this one framed for our kitchen! Love, Mom & Dad

Erika: Your art work is getting better and better... great colors and such detail !! You do such great work.. finally got my computer working so now I can go back and review them all... thanks for letting me see them.. love you .... Grandpa John

That's a great looking pirate, Erika. Great job! Love, Bryana Ahoy

Ahoy, matey!! What a terrific job you did on the buccaneer - his outfit is fantastic, love the boots! Keep up the good work my darling. Love, Gramma Dottie

Hey, the pirate buccaneer aboard ship! I love the wicked saber. Keep up the good work, Sweet Pea! Love, Mom & Dad

Wow, Erika, if this is a teenage sea serpent, I'd hate to run into the mom or the dad sea serpent - they must be huge! I like the switch to pastels in this picture - very pretty! Keep up the good work! Love, Mom & Dad

Erika, your baby kangaroo is keeping itself hidden so well in the Australian bush! Great job! Love, Mom & Dad

Erika, what an adorable kangaroo and the background is her perfect "outback" habitat. You did a great job on this one. Keep up the good work and enjoy it. Love, Gramma Dottie

Erika, this is a beautiful fairy. I love the colors and transparency of her wings and her dress color. You used such effective background to show her off so well. What a great job! I love it. Love, Gramma Dottie

Erika, I can't wait to frame this one for your playhouse. This fairy is so exotic, with her black hair, floating serenely on her lily pad. Great job! Love, Mom & Dad

Erika I love the painting, its beautiful.

I love fairies and this one is so cute. Keep up the good work.

Wow, Erika, the tree frog picture is great! We love the swirly background - a new and interesting look for you! Our favorite foliage is the bamboo - no, it's the hibiscus - no, wait, it's the grasses - aw, shucks, we like the whole thing! Love, Mom & Dad

I love this one. You did such a good job on the frog! Love ya, Aunt Lita

Erika, what lovely, warm earthy colors and the frog is so cute. Is he a rain forest poisonous one? I'm so impressed with your artwork and the good job you are doing. It is easy to see you enjoy your art class very much. Love, Gramma

Erika, What wonderful art work you are creating!! I simply love this very colorful fellow! Great use of colors and that mustache! Love it, love it, love it. But I am really glad that Godpappa Ken's isn't that BIG. Keep up the great work. Love, Godmamma Sandi

Very beautiful fish!! Love, Bryana

Remember the tv special we watched on sea life and the beautiful fish we saw? This picture reminds me of some of the gorgeous ocean life we saw and what a great job you did with intense colors and motion. You are doing such fantastic work at your art class. Keep up your enjoyment. Gramma loves your art and most of all, you!!!

Erika, you did a great job. Keep up the good work. You are very good! Love Bryana

Erika, this owl is so-o-o-o cute! Gramma loves him! He reminds me of Owl in Winnie Poohs Hundred Acre Wood. What a great job you did, his feathers are beautiful. Keep up the good work, I know you thoroughly enjoy your art class. Love, Gramma

Erika, I can see why your owl is one of your favorite pictures - she's so pretty! I can just imagine her waiting to pounce on her dinner - great job! Love, Mom & Dad

It is so nice to have your pictures posted once again so we can enjoy them. Wow, the patchwork color on this is "simply m-a-a-v-a-lous!!! You did great work in such detail on this one. And the moustache, super! Very enjoyable to see your work, my darling. Love, Gramma

What a busy little squirrel you painted, I really like this one. We had one like it in the backyard gathering our acorns! Keep up your enjoyable work, Erika, it is a joy to see. Love, Gramma Dottie

Wow, I think this is my favorite one that you've done lately. You know how much I love patchwork things, and this emperor certainly wears his robe with flair! Love his moustache! Love, Mom & Dad

Erika, your cute little squirrel is finally on the Internet! He looks like some of the ones around our house - very nice job! Love, Mom & Dad

Wow, a polar bear picture! We haven't seen that one at home yet! It makes me shiver - brr-r-r-r!
-- from Love, Mommy & Daddy

This polar bear is all set for a swim in the ice hole or maybe just a party in the Arctic. Great use of color, I love his hat and scarf. Your holiday pictures have been so enjoyable. Love, Gramma & Poppa
-- from Gramma Dottie & Poppa Jerry

What an adorable picture! Gramma loves this one and I'll bet you had "Jinkers" in mind while painting this one. Your artwork is such a joy to see, keep up your excellent work, Erika. Love, Gramma & Poppa
-- from Gramma Dottie

Aw-w-w-w, we love this kitty in a jack-o-lantern! She looks just like Jinks! The full moon in the window adds just the right touch of eerieness, too - great job, Erika!
-- from Love, Mommy & Daddy

Your blending project looks great - we love your choice of colors! Another great piece of artwork!
-- from Love, Mommy & Daddy

Erika, you obviously like this "snow" medium, as you've used it on quite a few winter scenes. It makes them look very authentic, and makes us want to drive up to the snow this winter! Good work, sweet pea!
-- from Love, Mommy & Daddy

A happy smile to be snuggy and warm in the snow storm. Good job, Erika! Love, Gramma Dottie
-- from Gramma Dottie

What wonderful color combination and depth in this one. You will have to tell Gramma & Poppa all about your technique for this artwork. We enjoyed this one very much. Keep up your talented work! Love, Gramma & Poppa
-- from Gramma Dottie

Wow, two best friends enjoying a sunny day - I love this one. Your colors are so vibrant! Keep up the good work darling!
-- from Gramma Dottie

Your rhino is so-o-o-o impressive. Keep up the good work, Erika. We love you, Gramma & Poppa
-- from Gramma Dottie

This is a wonderful nutcracker with such great detail. You are doing such creative work in this class. Poppa and I really like this one. Love, Gramma & Poppa
-- from Gramma Dottie

That is a wonderful painting!
-- from Cousin Bryana

Erika, be sure to thank Miss Bettina for having you do your Christmas picture early this year so we can use it for our Christmas cards! What a great nutcracker, so lifelike (and we won't give away the optical illusion secret you used here!)
-- from Love, Mommy & Daddy

Gee, Erika, did you have any idea when you were doing this wonderful piece that it would be a perfect decor for Daddy's office? I can't wait to have it framed - maybe we can find a zebra-striped frame, huh?! Good work, sweet pea!
-- from Love, Mommy & Daddy

Erika, another great example of your self-expression and creativity! We love your choice of hats for these "artsy" ladies - great use of the abstract in their facial features, also. What fun you're having at Monart this year!
-- from Love, Mommy & Daddy

Wow, Erika, Miss Bettina's really having you stretch your creative muscles this year! This is a great abstract, beautiful colors - keep up the good work!
-- from Love, Mommy & Daddy

Wow, Erika, Gramma loves the vibrant colors you used in this picture. Keep up the good work!
-- from Gramma Dottie

Erika, it's nice to see your first work of the school year! What a neat tropical scene, with the macaw and the waterfall. We really like the butterflies, too - this is a very colorful scene. Looking foward to great things from you this year!
-- from Love, Mommy & Daddy

Another great job, sweet pea! You've learned a lot from Miss Bettina's art class this year!
-- from Love, Mommy & Daddy

What a life this duck has! You did a great job with your colors. Keep up the good work. Love, Gramma Dottie
-- from Gramma Dottie

Erika: I love this one. The duck on the pond is so cute. Your art is getting better and better all the time. Keep up the good work, we really enjoy it.
-- from Aunt Lita

Erika, you've done it again! Another great-looking picture! Keep up the good work!
-- from Aunt Janet

I just LOVE this dog. You did such good work. Hope he has blunt teeth! Love you.
-- from Gramma Dottie

Hello Erika. What a great picture! This dog looks so real that I'd like to pet him! Your Grandpa John's computer isn't working right now (hmmm) but I will tell him about these and that will give him some incentive to get a new one! I also really liked the bird house in the snow too! You really do a good job!
-- from Love, Julie

Good job Erika, I really like this one. I don't think this puppy is a relative of Belle's do you?
-- from Aunt Lita

I love the lion, but I think I like the trees even more - they're so strong and sturdy looking. We're so glad you like your art class - keep up the good work!
-- from Love, Mom & Dad

What an exciting use of color for the undersea world! We love that your octopus has his friend the eel with him, as well. Good work!
-- from Love, Mommy and Daddy

Wow, I love these poppies! Wish I could grow something as pretty as you draw it!
-- from Love, Mom

Your self-portrait is beautiful, Erika! You're really learning a lot from Miss Bettina!
-- from Love from Mom & Dad

Erika: I think this is one of my favorites. Your lion is great!
-- from Aunt Lita

Erika: Your art work in getting better all the time. It is so hard to draw or paint people but it looks like you can do it. Keep up the good work!
-- from Aunt Lita & Uncle Gary

This looks familiar to me, long hair, green eyes, earrings, necklace, could it be?!? You did a great job on this portrait as faces are very difficult to draw. Your detail is wonderful. It is such a treat to see all your artwork. I look forward to many more pictures. Thank you! Love, Gramma Dottie
-- from Gramma Dottie & Poppa Jerry

Erika, you did it again! You painted another great picture! Keep up the good work!
-- from Aunt Janet

This lion is a very strong presence in this forest. What a good job you have done, I love the colors. Keep up the good work. Love, Gramma Dottie
-- from Gramma Dottie

This octopus is great. I feel as though I am in the ocean looking her straight in the eye!! Wonderful color and motion. Excellent job, Erika, keep up the good work.
-- from Gramma Dottie

Wow! I love the cheerful flowers in the sunny yellow room. Your color choices are so pleasing. Keep up the good work, I love it.
-- from Gramma Dottie & Poppa Jerry

Erika, this is such a darling picture!! You did such a good job on this one. Gramma wishes she had this one for thank you notes for Christmas. It is so adorable. Keep up the good work, Poppa and I enjoy it so very much.
-- from Gramma Dottie & Poppa Jerry

Erika: This is a great Christmas scene! I really love the snow falling on the perch, and on the roof of the birdhouse. Daddy and I are so glad you're going to continue your art class for next spring - keep up the good work!
-- from Love, Mommy

Erika: This is my favorite so far! I love this one. You are getting better and better all the time. Keep up the good work. Love you,
-- from Aunt Lita

Congratulations on publishing your newest artwork from all your friends at Artsonia!
-- from Artsonia

Erika, your art work is so beautifull! You are a great artist, keep up the good work!!!!!!!!
-- from Bryana

Beautiful Colors!!!! keep up the good work! Love Ya, Aunt Tammy
-- from Aunt Tammy

Hi Erika: I really like this one, it goes with the season. You know how Great Grandma would love it as she loves angels.
-- from Aunt Lita & Uncle Gary

Oh, boy, I'm so glad your teacher finally got this one up on the website - it's my absolute favorite! I'll bet not many people know the secret to this one is that you put oil right on the canvas! It blended the colors so nicely! Daddy and I are having so much fun seeing your creativity blossom - I hope you're feeling proud of your accomplishments in this class!
-- from Love, Mommy

Good work! People are difficult to draw, but you captured the essence of this dancer very well! We're so glad you're enjoying your art class this year!
-- from Love, Mommy & Daddy

We're so glad your teacher had time to put your angel up on the website just before Christmas - perfect timing! Keep up the good work!
-- from Love, Mom & Dad

Erika: I love this picture. It reminds me of a Mexican Dancer. Keep up the good work.
-- from Aunt Lita & Uncle Gary

You have been such a busy girl in your art class and doing such creative work. The windmill is very good and I love your colors. Gramma can imagine the tulips waiting to pop through the ground around this lovely windmill. Thank you, Erika, for sharing your impressive work. Love,
-- from Gramma Dottie & Poppa Jerry

Erika, what an elegant dancing young lady you have drawn! Your colors are beautiful and the motion is obvious - I just want to stand up and join her. Thank you for a wonderful picture, you are doing excellent work. Love you,
-- from Gramma Dottie & Poppa Jerry

What a lovely angel - your artwork is so enjoyable and you are doing such an impressive job. Gramma & Poppa are proud of you. Keep up the good work.
-- from Gramma Dottie & Poppa Jerry

Congratulations on publishing your newest artwork from all your friends at Artsonia!
-- from Artsonia

Congratulations on publishing your newest artwork from all your friends at Artsonia!
-- from Artsonia

Congratulations on publishing your newest artwork from all your friends at Artsonia!
-- from Artsonia

Erika, you just keep getting better and better at your artistry! We can't wait to see what you'll do next! What a great French chef! Love, from
-- from Mom & Dad

This biker looks well prepared for a wonderful adventure. With a good stash in the bike baskets and a totally colorful hat and scarf to complete the outfit. You did a super job on this one, Erika, and Gramma and Poppa are so enjoying your artwork. We look forward to more of it. Maybe you can name your next picture, I think that would be fun and creative for you. You have such a good creative imagination. We love you very much. (My favorite is still the elephant, so majestic and detailed! Gramma)
-- from Gramma Dottie & Poppa Jerry

Erika, I showed your current portfolio to Earl & Terri. We all thought your pictures were terrific. Keep up the good work! Love, Dad
-- from Dad

Congratulations on publishing your newest artwork from all your friends at Artsonia!
-- from Artsonia

Hi Erika! We love your artwork! Grandpa John likes the elephant but the Statue of Liberty is my favorite! Your artwork is great! Love, Julie
-- from Julie

Erika, we love this elephant picture so much, we venture to say it's our favorite one so far! We're so glad you're enjoying school so much this year, and we're proud of all your hard work - keep it up! We love you very much. . .
-- from Mom & Dad

Hi Erika... It's so nice to be able to see your wonderful arwork on the computer...I miss being near you, and not always able to see your work in person.. Keep up the good work, and keep posting it on the web... This elephant is so good I may just have to have this one to put up on my wall...
-- from Grandpa John

Erika, The elephant is so cute. I could try to draw an elephant but, it would not look as good as yours. It probably would not even look like an elephant. Good job!!!!
-- from Bryana & Josh & Kody

Erika, What a little artist you have become!! Beautiful work. sweetie. I can hardly wait to see your next picture. I would love to have a picture to hang in my office at work. Maybe you could mail me one or bring one over when you come down for holloween. Hope to see you soon. Love, Godmama Sandi
-- from Godmama Sandi

What a great looking elephant! I bet yours is one of the best in the class! Keep up the good work!
-- from Aunt Janet

What a majestic elephant you have drawn. Your attention to detail is wonderful, the birds, sun, cooling grass and I love the nest in the tree (which the elephant seems to be enjoying as well). Keep up your wonderful artwork, it is a joy. Also, your Statue of Liberty is so colorful and makes such a statement of strength. You did a great job.
-- from Gramma Dottie

Congratulations on publishing your newest artwork from all your friends at Artsonia!
-- from Artsonia

Erika, Your art work is wonderful! My daughter Hannah loves it and wants to draw a picture just like it. Maybe in a few years. Keep up the great work!
-- from Robin Caminiti

Thanks for sending the art website-what an awesome picture, Erika! WOW! We are very proud of you!
-- from The Johnson Family

Erika, Your art work is very good!!! Love Bryana
-- from Cousin Bryana

Erika: I love the colorful Ms. Liberty. You did such a great job. I am looking forward to viewing many more of your creations. You're a vert talented young girl.
-- from Aunt Lita & Uncle Gary

Erika, beautiful Statue of Liberty! I am looking forward to seeing more of your artwork!
-- from Aunt Janet

I THINK IT A VERY GOOD DRAWING,I LIKE THE COLORS YOU HAVE USED.
-- from GRANDPA

Wow!!! What a bright and cheerful work of art. I am very impressed. I love all the wornderful color. Can't wait to see more. Love you,
-- from Aunt Tammy

Erika, I just love the bright colors on this piece of art, and also the great face you gave our Statue of Liberty! Keep up the good work!
-- from Love, Mom

Congratulations on publishing your newest artwork from all your friends at Artsonia!
-- from Artsonia