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"We want this to be an opportunity for the children to explore and to experiment, not to get hung up about the finished product," said Nikki Franklin, Art Educator at Triton Museum.
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After demonstrating their own creativity in front of Davis and getting guidance from Ms. Franklin, the group listened as Davis showed off three of his own pieces of art and answered questions.
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Davis earned high praise for his work from the head instructor in Franklin, who hopes seeing a football player's work would inspire this young group of aspiring artists to stick with their passion.
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"I think Vernon's paintings are very expressive," said Franklin.
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It's really nice when children can come here because not only do they have the opportunity of working directly with artists that have been in the field for a long time, but they also have the opportunity to see artwork," said Franklin.