Abstract 1
Curiosity and color sweep the canvas and leads us to wonder just what was the artist thinking? We know that the expressions coming out of these artists are reflective of many variables in their lives, and we are so happy to be able to support their creativity!

7.5 x 7.5-inch print with a 12 x 12-inch white mat

Abstract 2
Abstract does not exist in the physical plain, but in your thoughts and dreams. Kids have taken those thoughts and dreams and spilled them onto the canvas. 

7.5 x 7.5-inch print with a 12 x 12-inch white mat

Abstract 3
By definition, abstract does not exist in the physical plain, but in your thoughts and dreams. Kids have taken those thoughts and dreams and spilled them onto the canvas. 

7.5 x 7.5-inch print with a 12 x 12-inch white mat

Abstract 5
Curiosity and color sweep the canvas and leads us to wonder just what was the artist thinking? We know that the expressions coming out of these artists are reflective of many variables in their lives, and we are so happy to be able to support their creativity!

7.5 x 7.5-inch print with a 12 x 12-inch white mat

Abstract 6
Strokes, color, depth, texture are all things that make up a great painting. Abstract to the most literal sense of the word.

8 x 10-inch print with an 11 x 14-inch white mat

Abstract 7
By definition, abstract does not exist in the physical plain, but in your thoughts and dreams. Kids have taken those thoughts and dreams and spilled them onto the canvas. 

7.5 x 7.5-inch print with a 12 x 12-inch white mat

Beacon of Hope 
Lighthouses symbolize a way forward and help in navigating our way through rough waters. Beacon of Hope depicts a candy-cane colored lighthouse on the bank of a beautiful calm ocean. This piece was created solely from the artist’s imagination.

8 x 10-inch print with an 11 x 14-inch white mat

Brighter Days Ahead
The road to success is paved by hard work and great support! This artist has since left Astor and painted his destiny. After every storm, there is a rainbow. This couldn’t have been expressed any better. 

7.5 x 7.5-inch print with a 12 x 12-inch white mat

COVID Angry
The “COVID Angry” shows anger and frustration felt by a child during the pandemic.

8 x 10-inch print with an 11 x 14-inch white mat

COVID Blues
Experiencing the blues was never so cute! COVID has taken on a new color and new attitude with this expressive piece painted by a 7-year-old boy.

8 x 10-inch print with an 11 x 14-inch white mat

COVID Collaboration
Astor’s Art instructor Kevin and students often work together on pieces simultaneously. When they do this, the students get a real charge out of collaborating with their teacher. COVID is a reality, but we see it here through an abstract lense.

8 x 10-inch print with an 11 x 14-inch white mat

COVID Happy
The “COVID Happy” shows a child’s happiness as things return to ‘a new normal’ during the pandemic and hope for an end to the pandemic.

8 x 10-inch print with an 11 x 14-inch white mat

COVID Heart
The “COVID Heart” shows a child’s sad and broken heart felt during the pandemic.

8 x 10-inch print with an 11 x 14-inch white mat

Footprints of Emotions
Harmony, (10 years old) who is featured in our Virtual Art Expo, created this colorful scene where each color represents emotions felt during the pandemic. In using such a wide range of colors, this painting would look great in any room.

8 x 10-inch print with an 11 x 14-inch white mat

Giant COVID
This student viewed what a scientist sees under the microscope and translated that into a version that we all can view with the naked eye and understand.

8 x 10-inch print with an 11 x 14-inch white mat

Harmony’s Heart
Harmony created and featured this piece on our Virtual Art Expo. A rainbow heart, which represents her heart and response to COVID-19.

7.5 x 7.5-inch print with a 12 x 12-inch white mat

Hudson River Light 
This collaborative piece by instructor Kevin and his students depicts the Esopus Meadows Lighthouse. Lighthouses offer a variety of meanings to people. The students often refer to them in a very positive manner. The symbolism of the children painting these historical landmarks is beyond words.

7.5 x 7.5-inch print with a 12 x 12-inch white mat

Skyline
One student, Angelo, has created a skyline from memory. He is quite the creative character and this piece is nothing short of amazing!

8 x 10-inch print with an 11 x 14-inch white mat