Why We Only Have One Nose

Early Stages Teaching Artist, Mara McEwin worked with the wonderful students of PS 115. Here is an example of a Why Story by a 2nd grade student:

Illustration by Rosa Lykiardopoulos

Why We Only Have One Nose

A looong time ago, people had two noses. One was evil and one was [...]

Early Stages Guest Illustrator-Rosa Lykiardopoulos

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“When I read the Early Stages student’s story, I got inspired and had to do it!”          - Rosa Lykiardopoulos

Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Rosa Lykiardopoulos is based in London since 2003, and works as a freelance motion graphics designer. Some [...]

Inside Early Stages Storytelling Program

Teaching Artist, Julia M. Morris set the stage for her 3rd grade Special Education students with telling the Japanese fairytale, “Urashima Taro,” – a story which travels magically from land to below the sea. The students developed their own “setting portraits” of where the main character, Taro, journeys. In the process, Taro (and the students [...]

A Hiker’s Wish

Early Stages Teaching Artist, Julia Morris worked with the wonderful students of PS 33. In the 3rd grade, through interactive storytelling and drama, students explore the structure of folktales and create their own stories. Here is an example of a Circle Story by a 3rd grade student:

Illustration by Devin E. Haqq

A Hiker’s [...]

Early Stages Guest Illustrator- Devin E. Haqq

 

 

“An actor and filmmaker by trade, I have been drawing and creating art since the age of 3 years old. For three consecutive years, I received a scholarship to the Columbus College of Art and Design Children’s Summer Program in Columbus, Ohio. I later studied Political Cartooning at Watkins Institute in Nashville, [...]

Early Stages Guest Illustrator- Derek Z Chen

Self-Portrait -Derek Z Chen

 

“It has always been my aspiration to become an illustrator and would love to create children’s books, storyboard sketches, and animation. Both Norman Rockwell and Rembrandt have inspired me and my work. In 2009, I received a Bachelor Degree from Fashion Institute of Technology majoring in Illustration. I am [...]