This episode explores some of the ways that artists express themselves through their work and takes a look at the creative process.
The Little Painter of Sabana GrandeAfter Fernando learns how to make his own paints, he is excited about using his beautiful colors to create wonderful pictures during his vacation. But when the time comes, the young Panamanian boy discovers he doesn't have all the materials that are needed. Lacking paper, he paints the outside of his adobe home.
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The Art LessonHaving learned to be creative in drawing pictures at home, young Tommy is dismayed when he goes to school and finds the art lessons there much more regimented. Mrs. Bowers, the art teacher, is quick to recognize that in Tommy she has a talented and original young artist, and together they reach a fair compromise, which allows Tommy the freedom to imagine and create.
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I Am an ArtistAn artist describes finding beauty in the natural world. Text and illustrations show that creative experiences are part of experiencing life and interacting with it.
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