In the exciting land of New Jersey, sandwiched between the buzzing realms of New York and Pennsylvania, there exists a fantastic tribe of children, known as the "Artful Sprouts." Yes, dear reader, these are not your typical kids. They are wizards of the visual arts, enchanting their world with colors brighter than a double rainbow after a summer rain. New Jersey, in our story, is a magical kingdom, filled with dragons that sniff out pizza, unicorns that blow bubble gum, and bridges that giggle when you cross them. And our brave Artful Sprouts take their paintbrushes and pencils as their magic wands, and bring these fantastical beings to life with their vivid imagination. Take Jimmy, for instance. He's no ordinary 10-year-old. No, sir! He can make you laugh by drawing a tomato blushing red because it saw the salad dressing. Or Sally, who paints sunsets that are so beautiful, they make the evening stars jealous. Then there's Benny, the Picasso of the lunchroom. Benny could take a napkin, a grape jelly sandwich and a dab of mustard, and create a masterpiece that would make a ketchup bottle weep with joy. Such are the kids of New Jersey, an enchanting mixture of humor, creativity, and a dash of mischief. With their art, they make their world even more magical, because they believe - as you should too, dear reader - that life is too short to be lived in black and white. So, welcome to the world of the Artful Sprouts of New Jersey, where every day is a new splash of color!
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Lovlee is the proud wife of one, and she is the mother of four beautiful children. She is an artist with a passion for children and the performing arts. Lovlee comes from a long line of creative women, and has been creating art since she was very young. Her unique style of mixed media art is a blend of natural, textured, recycled/repurposed elements, and paints. Lovlee believes in sharing her passion for the arts with her community and its families. She presently has the privilege of being the Children's Art Director for the Bloomfield Recreation Department, and has also been able to volunteer in the Demarest Elementary School during the 2016-2017 school year. Lovlee is excited to bring her love for the arts and her love for people of all ages together to experience the joy of creating art.