Every Child is an Artist…

Nevaeh (left) and Hailey draw pictures at the Youth Center. Both girls attend the Youth Center Summer Program on station.

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up -Pablo Picasso

Makenzie

Makenzie, a first grader at the Youth Center on station, wants to be a first-grade teacher when she grows up.

Lali

To many children on station, the military means a safe place to live.

Cyan

Cyan wants to be an artist someday.

Dru

Akela

Akela wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up. So she can help save all the animals.

Madelyn

Chase

When asked to draw a picture of his hero, Chase, a nine year-old at the Youth Center, drew a picture of his dad, a Marine.

Artwork by Natalie

Photo by Cpl. Shelby Shields

Cadence (bottom) and Carly write and illustrate their own books on being a military child at the Youth Center on station.

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Every Child is an Artist…