I don’t know if I told y’all that my son is an artist in San Francisco. Actually, he is “studying art,” but as you can see by this picture I think he has already “arrived” as an artist.
This is a picture he has titled “SHORT LOVE STORIES, EMPTY CALORIES.” My son’s name is Matt Kneupper, but he calls himself, “Setch.” Remember the name. One day, you’ll see it on animated films or children’s books.
This isn’t one of Setch’s favorite pictures, but it is one of mine. I begged him for the use of it in my sidebar. I’m putting it there as a link to a Storytelling Bibliography and other items offered by Amazon.com. Click on the picture to go there now. Some of y’all may remember that I started explaining to you how to tell stories. I didn’t forget, I got sidetracked by real life! I’m going to get back to it very soon.
Meanwhile, I’ve compiled this listing of books that I have in my personal library. Some of them are from very old collections of folktales that are no longer in print. If you can buy them used, snap them up. I tell stories adapted from every one of these books, but it’s by no means a definitive list. I have four bookshelves (floor to ceiling) devoted to folk tales. I don’t suggest that you have to get that many! After all, it makes the floor sag in that part of the house.
I hope you enjoy finding some folktales. You don’t have to be a storyteller to enjoy them, and they aren’t always just for kids. However, if you tell them to your children, you can teach them about other cultures. They can go all over the world while they are just sitting in a chair. You’ll be painting pictures inside their heads. The imagination is better than a television any old day.
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Wow, your son is really talented! Love the title of the picture BTW
Thanks, Crimson Wife! I can’t believe that Setch doesn’t like that one…but it’s not one he’s thrilled about. At least he let me use it!~skt
He is really good, i wish him best od luck for his future,
Thank you Amrita. In the art world, he probably WILL need some luck, but I think he’s got the talent~skt
Your son is soooooo talented. Not a big surprise considering who is momma is
Holy cow! I looked through all of his work and I tell ya, one is more interesting than the next. Loved them all!!!
Jessica
Did you try the interactive stuff on his website? It’s really funny. Excuse me if I think he is talented, too. But, then I’m a little bit proud of him. He’s one cool kid.~skt
Wow your son is very telented. You must be so proud of him. I’m sorry I have been away. I have been neglecting my blogging friends.
I’m purdy proud, yep. Don’t worry…it’s easy to neglect other bloggers when you are trying to grow your own blog!~skt
My my my, he has an imagination, doesn’t he! Loved flitting around his sites, plenty of surprise moments. Setch, implanted firmly in my brain.
As for your buckled floor. . . rippling carpet? No sink holes, I hope (other those correctly placed in the washbasins. . .)
He does have lots of surprises…kinda like his momma. Still a few problems with the carpet, but none that make me crazy (er), thanks!~skt
OooOOooo he’s amaaaaazing!
Yes, he is.:wink:~skt
Your son’s work is marvelous. Between the two of you, what nice gifts you give to the world. Thank you.
Thank YOU for coming around to see it. I do think he’s pretty good, myself.
Hope your thinking time was good.~skt
He is talented. I wish I could do that!
I do, too, Kristy! If I could, I would, for sure
~skt
you have one talented son there. a gifted family! what a blessing. =) pretty cool
He is pretty talented, isn’t he? I think he’s a blessing, anyway.~skt