If ever support to a worthy young artist was justified, it was our giving Blue water-color paints, brushes and paper, so she could paint every day and night over the summer.

She is rising to the moment.

I met with Blue at the Bishop Maginn High School today in Albany, she had about a dozen new water colors to show me. Together, we picked two to sell first. The one she is holding is called “Emotions,” she said it was one of her favorites.

She said it was inspired by flowers and starts. “It’s mostly about how I feel at the moment, and this painting came out of it,” she wrote in pencil on the back. It’s signed, and I’m offering it for sale for $40.

Her water-color work is amazing. Blue has been painting for less than a year. We’ve sold three of her paintings. I brought her another $50 today.

The Army of Good has given her art a focus and energy that is paying off beautifully. Artists need tools, like everyone else. The refugee artists in Sue Silverstein’s class come several morning to paint in her classroom, even though classes are out for the summer. I have it on good authority that Sue is not being paid for the time she is putting in, the young artists love to gather in her room and use the supplies we sent them.

I was going to offer  a second painting of Blue’s, but Maria bought it before I could get it out of the car. It’s called “Self Portrait.” Blue says “it’s just me.”

Blue’s “Self Portrait” is above, she is a refugee and she and her family have struggled in many ways, as refugees do.

I admire her talent, her energy, her spirit. She and some others are coming out to the farm shortly. The children already adore Red, they will flip over the donkeys and Fate and Bud. I think she’s a remarkable artist and human being, I am happy to know her. She and Maria have connected as artists.

The first painting, “Emotions,” is for sale for $40. The first person to e-mail me will get the painting, and we will ship it out to you quickly. Shipping is free. I’ll put her watercolors up one at a time.

Also, please check out the new Bishop Maginn High School Amazon Wish List. On it are microscopes, summer reading books, Acer Chrome Laptop Computers. The school has already received about 10, that leaves 16 to go.

You can purchase a computer on the list or send a tax-deductible donation in any amount to Mike Tolan, Principal, the Bishop Maginn High School, 75 Park Avenue, Albany, N.Y., 12202.

The school has received four new microscopes, we are looking for 10 more. We need about 10 more books to complete the summer reading list.

Your support of the refugee students and their school – a loving and safe haven for them – is appreciated. Blue and Paw Lway Shee are emerging as very gifted artists (I’ll post one of her new paintings later tonight), I brought books to some of the art students today.

We are doing good. I hope to have all of these computers in school by September. Thanks much.

So e-mail me if you want “Emotions,” [email protected]. Something quite wonderful is coming out of these young artist, she is the real deal.

Please don’t send any money unless you get a confirmation from me. Free shipping. And thanks.