Random comments and endorsements from educators and experts in the arts.
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To see more, click the RECOMMENDATIONS link above.
Feb 2011, Jay Mealer, MA, K-5 Art Instructor, Pinnacle Charter School, Federal Heights, CO
I am an art teacher and have always felt an affinity to crayons. I argue with my peers that art can be taught with nothing more than a box of crayons (yes sculpture and painting). Jeffrey Robert has gone a long way to affirm my position.
My students are already beginning to use his techniques and are light years ahead of students of the same age groups from surrounding schools. Thanks so much for the inspiration you have given me to inturn instill in others.
My students are already beginning to use his techniques and are light years ahead of students of the same age groups from surrounding schools. Thanks so much for the inspiration you have given me to inturn instill in others.
| 11:16am Jun 5 |
Aloha Jeffrey! We met about 16 years ago at a Teacher's conference in Dallas, and I bought your video (on VHS.....I'm going to have to update that! lol). Since then, I have been sharing your beautiful work and techniques with my K-12 students I am so excited to see how turned on my students get after seeing the possibilities....and then go on to create some absolutely amazing artwork! Hope you don't mind, but you may have some competition in the Art World in the future! Isn't it amazing how such a simple media can create unbelievable results! Thanks for sharing your inspiration with the world! Mahalo nui!
In the creative arts, Jeffrey's work stands alone; he has developed an entirely new genre for the artist's creative process. Quality Education Systems whole-heartedly endorses Jeffrey Robert, The Crayon Artist, for his unique artistic vision and the process by which he shares that vision with students. I believe Jeffrey's work has the potential to return a tremendous gift to the world of teaching and learning, making the business of drawing a natural part of the learning process once again.
Endorsement June 8, 2001 Wendy Warner, Curriculum Director, Argyle ISD, Texas
For many years Jeffrey Robert has presented his crayon art techniques to children, adults, educators and aspiring artists to promote a new genre of creating fine art with ordinary crayons.
The video “A Shiny Red Apple” evolved as a visual tool to help the student learn of the delicate hand pressure and hand movements used in a step-by-step process of application to completion.
The video “A Shiny Red Apple” evolved as a visual tool to help the student learn of the delicate hand pressure and hand movements used in a step-by-step process of application to completion.
The certificate below was awarded to educators completing a required public school in-service course in which segments of the video “A Shiny Red Apple was used. The success of the course was gauged by the unanimous comment: “This is the most fun that I have ever had in attending an in-service.”
Crayola Interview with Decor Magazine, February 2004
Crayola Interview with Decor Magazine, February 2004
"Jeffrey Robert... creates Rembrandt-like pieces using absolutely nothing but Crayola Crayons, a company spokesman says. According to Crayola: "Jeffrey Robert inspires adults and children everywhere to recognize and utilize the simplest of mediums, one that we've all used at one time or another and most likely have lying around the house, as a tool to explore and develop their creative and artistic side."
Endorsement July 2000, Judith Bingham, National Speaker and Advocate for Children with Autism
on the subject of teaching children through art-based literacy
"Jeffrey is a most outstanding and unique artist in that he is one of two people in the world (referring to Jeffrey and his father, Don Marco) who has introduced us to crayon art. It is his technique with crayons that has not been duplicated. I've watched the teachers delve into the crayons and the black line drawings mesmerized by their own skill after Jeffrey's lesson. I've seen the children's self esteem sore after Jeffrey walks around and comments on their work. Thank you, Jeffrey for starting America Coloring!
Watch Me Draw! Grades K-5
It just goes to prove that coloring is timeless and ageless. And I’m guessing that, whatever your generation, you have coloring somewhere in your past. 
on the subject of teaching children through art-based literacy
"Jeffrey is a most outstanding and unique artist in that he is one of two people in the world (referring to Jeffrey and his father, Don Marco) who has introduced us to crayon art. It is his technique with crayons that has not been duplicated. I've watched the teachers delve into the crayons and the black line drawings mesmerized by their own skill after Jeffrey's lesson. I've seen the children's self esteem sore after Jeffrey walks around and comments on their work. Thank you, Jeffrey for starting America Coloring!
Community Education Programs for School Districts in Minnesota
use Jeffrey Robert Crayon Art Techniques with success.
use Jeffrey Robert Crayon Art Techniques with success.
Watch Me Draw! Grades K-5
Watch Me Draw is a proven program that inspires kids to create, express and learn through the dynamic world of DRAWING! These skill-building lessons incorporate fun and creativity into every class!
Because nothing makes a child more confident than measurable, tangible success, our students will bring home a beautiful masterpiece each week incorporating new skills and techniques.
Watch Me Draw curriculum uses a variety of subject matter, style and media providing each child with a progressive art-enriched experience. *Our winter 2011 session features the work of crayon artist, Jeffrey Robert. His work with crayons is amazing and you will love learning how to add his techniques to your own creations!
Each week students will bring home a finished masterpiece incorporating new skills
and techniques. Once each session we will “Mimic the Masters,” learning about a master artist and creating
a rendition of their art. Our fall 2010 session features the work of crayon artist, Jeffery Robert. His work
with crayons is amazing and you will love learning how to add his techniques to your own creations!
Non-profit for the arts www.ArtsQuest.org
-Posted by Jon Lunger, ArtsQuest’s Marketing Manager and crayon lover.
Remember the joy of a brand new, 64-count, box of crayons? It was the Cadillac of coloring. An entire spectrum of possibilities; each brightly colored crayon even more enticing than the last. A box of waxy, colorful potential. If you were really lucky, that box even came with a fancy crayon sharpener on the back. Sweet.
That simple rectangular box housed a world of endless coloring possibilities.
Then you grew up. Crayons vanished from your life, abruptly and without warning.
But what happened? Why are crayons reserved only for children? Its really quite an injustice to a tool that, for many, is the very first exposure to artistic creation and expression.
There’s nothing wrong with crayons, but yet, once you reach a certain age, they’re universally frowned upon. And for what? Because they’re for kids? Poppycock. There are lots of things that are “for kids” that adults use on a daily basis. Heck, look at your smart phone. That thing is pretty much just a Gameboy with a phone in it.
Well, some intrepid crayon lovers (like myself) are bringing the crayon the love it truly deserves.
Enter the crayon artist.
A simple Google search reveals a number of fine artists who choose to create their art using only crayons. Finally! Our waxy, childhood friend is getting some love!
Some may call it a gimmick, and I get that… it’s easy to dismiss “fine art” that is created by something that is so closely tied to our childhoods. But before you judge, do you feel the same about someone who chooses to use watercolors to create fine art? Probably not.
One of my personal favorite crayon artists is Jeffrey Robert:
The art this guy creates with crayons in ridiculous (in an awesome way). Check it out at http://thecrayonartist.com
Hopefully it inspires you to get a 64 count box. I know I did.
MUSEUM OF PLAY COLOR US HAPPY! by Nicolas Ricketts Curator The Strong Museum April 2009
Do you remember coloring pictures when you were a child? Does that unforgettable crayon aroma send you back in time? Coloring is one of the easiest and most economical ways for a child to discover his or her creative spark-and nearly everyone does it!
Do you remember coloring pictures when you were a child? Does that unforgettable crayon aroma send you back in time? Coloring is one of the easiest and most economical ways for a child to discover his or her creative spark-and nearly everyone does it!
For instance, artist Jeffrey Robert demonstrates why coloring with crayons is both fun and ambitious and donated one of his drawings to the museum. He particularly left the picture half-finished to show his technique, but you can see his beautiful and realistic completed crayon creations on his Web site.
