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Artsy Kids:  NAOMI CALL

10/26/2014

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Our first Artsy Kid is rockin’ the Carrie On... header on this very page! Talented artist, Naomi Call, is a Massachusetts 6th grader on a mission to help others.

Welcome, Naomi! What is your mission?


My mission is to raise money for the African Library Project. The African Library Project coordinates book drives in the United States and partners with African schools and villages to start small libraries. 
1000 books + $500 and some elbow grease is all it takes to create a library in Africa. I will send 15% of the proceeds of purchases from my Etsy shop LittleAndoverGirl to the African Library Project. 

Thank you so much for jazzing up this site with color, creativity, and the perfect vision of how I hope everyone will ‘Carrie’ On. How did you create the illustration featured here on Carrie On...Together? 

Well, to start, I brainstormed ideas and came up with a sketch of children reading and holding hands around the Earth. I tried to make them all different from one another, but still look like they were friends. I took a picture of the drawing with my mother's nice camera. I e-mailed myself the picture, then created a Microsoft Paint document and went over the entire sketch adding color and a couple of minor changes.


When did your journey as an artist begin?  

I have been drawing my whole life. I got a little more serious about it when I was four and I won an art contest.
The contest included children ages 2-5.
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Naomi's art contest entry, Age 4
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Portrait, Age 5
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Naomi, Age 5
What is your favorite artistic process and medium?  

I don't have a favorite, but two that
enjoy working with right now are watercolor pencil and pen and ink. I like that there are so many ways to use watercolor pencils. I have been experimenting with that a lot lately. The pen and ink style is interesting to me because you cannot shade with it, creating a different kind of look.

Where do you get your ideas?

I get inspiration from my surroundings and other art. I like to go to places like art museums, where I can come up with new ideas or projects. 


What do you do regularly to sharpen your artistic skills?

I practice different techniques such as pen and ink, watercolor, acrylic, charcoal, watercolor pencil, or pastel.


What would you recommend for other kids that are interested in art?  

Practice. I feel that my artistic skills have improved a lot from when I was younger because I practiced. Try different techniques and styles, and see which ones work for you. 


Thank you so much for being our first Artsy Kid, Naomi!  Keep up the great work and you will continue to soar!  You inspire us! 

Are you an Artsy Kid, too?  Leave a comment for Naomi below.  Artsy kids should chat!  :) 

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View the Past, Naomi Call, Age 10
Naomi Call is an eleven year old home-schooled girl from a family of seven. Some of her favorite pastimes are drawing and reading. She has been doing art her whole life, and loves it.  To support her cause for the African Library Project, visit LittleAndoverGirl.
If you are an Artsy Kid with a mission, and would like a chance to be featured here, please ask your parent for permission first. Then, with their help, use the button below to email a brief summary detailing your art journey and mission.  Attach a sample of your art work.  (Parents: Please include a phone number so that personal permission may be gathered properly.  Thank you!)
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8 Comments
Kiva
10/26/2014 03:51:16 am

Hi Naomi!!!!
Wow! You are a really great artist. You rock! :) P.S.// Do you use charcoal pencils? I love to draw with them.

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Naomi Call link
10/26/2014 01:11:31 pm

Thanks Kiva! I really like doing art! I don't use a lot of charcoal, but when I do, it's charcoal rods...

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Erik - TKRB link
10/26/2014 02:15:49 pm

This is awesome! Naomi sounds like a great kid! Her artwork is magnificent! :D

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Naomi Call link
10/29/2014 04:29:37 am

Thanks Erik! I'm glad you like my artwork. It's a lot of fun to create.

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rhythm link
10/26/2014 03:28:49 pm

Wow Naomi!!! Incredible! You are certainly an amazing young lady!

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Naomi Call link
10/29/2014 04:31:22 am

Thank you! Painting is so MUCH fun!

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Catherine Johnson link
10/27/2014 03:22:28 am

Wow, what a talented young girl! I love that fish it is amazing! What a wonderful thing to do to help others with your gifts. Congrats to Naomi.

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Naomi Call link
10/29/2014 04:33:43 am

Thank you, Ms. Johnson! I really enjoy creating art and helping people.

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