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The Big Star
Alyosha Svinolupov, age 12 Lycee 1, 2002, Tula, Russia Artist Statement: I wanted to show the landscape and nature in a land unknown to me. I want to visit the lands of the Indians one day.
Br'er Rabbit Falls into the Well
Xenia Gandzyuk, age 13 Lycee 1, 2002, Tula, Russia Artist Statement: I like the kind of tales that Uncle Remus told little Joel in his cabin. In the story of "Br'er Rabbit and the Fish," you cannot see Br'er Rabbit because he is in the well due to his foolishness. Br'er Fox is trying to figure out why he is in the well. Someone told Br'er Rabbit a 'fish story.'
The Hare and the Tortoise in the Chase
Ira Salina, age 12 Lycee 1, 2002, Tula, Russia Artist Statement: I drew illustrations for the story of Br'er Rabbit and Br'er Fox. I tried to draw on paper my idea about the American mode of life, its beautiful and bright nature and sunny days. I wanted to capture the joy of Br'er Fox and the quickness of Br'er Rabbit. I think I managed to do it.
Br'er Rabbit and Sly Fox
Xenia Brasheva, age 13 Lycee 1, 2002, Tula, Russia Artist Statement: I painted an illustration of this folk tale showing Br'er Rabbit as a nice and busy rabbit . His house is neat and his garden is very pretty. He knows that Sly Fox is near his house and a very tricky and clever fox he is. Br'er Rabbit watches his steps.
Midnight Star
Vadick Treschev, age 12 Lycee 1, 2002, Tula, Russia Artist Statement: My painting shows a quiet conversation between the Indian leader and his warriors. There is a feeling of solitude to this night. All the animals and birds have disappeared. Some Indians gaze into the fire and dream about something pleasant.
How Br'er Rabbit Miled Mother the Cow
Alina Ryazanseva, age 12 Lycee 1, 2002, Tula, Russia Artist Statement: On a background of nature, I depicted a sad and very much offended cow and two rabbits. I tried to display a folk tale of the American epos.
Br'er Rabbit and Br'er Fox
Mascha Dyachkova, age 13 Lycee 1, 2002, Tula, Russia Artist Statement: Clever Br'er Fox almost gets Br'er Rabbit this time. They are that close. I wanted to show the adminration Russian people have for American creations.
Br'er Rabbit Visits Br'er Fox's House
Dima Rastorguev, age 12 Lycee 1, 2002, Tula, Russia Artist Statement: In my picture I tried to show the episode when Br'er Fox was pretending to be ill, and Br'er Rabbit came to see him.
The Hare and the Tortoise in Chase
Andrei Petrenko, age 12 Lycee 1, 2002, Tula, Russia Artist Statement: Hare is an appealing guy for being gay, amicable, merry, and sociable. As for the tortoise, it is usually shown as a lazy, indifferent creature with a big "me" attitude. In the background perspective, a farm can be seen, a typical feature of the American countryside and landscape.
Sly Cowboy Fox Sets a Trap for Br'er Rabbit
Ira Belolipetskaya, age 13 Lycee 1, 2002, Tula, Russia Artist Statement: In this picture I have shown a merry, cunning and light-hearted rabbit. A sly fox in cowboy clothes and a mask is hiding in the bush. He has set his trap for Br'r Rabbit. Tar baby is dressed up and holds a flower to beckon Br'r Rabbit closer.
Br'er Rabbit and Br'er Bear
Xenia Gandzyuk, age 13 Lycee 1, 2002, Tula, Russia Artist Statement: My picture shows Br'er Rabbit hanging between the sky and the land. At this moment a Br'er Bear appears from the forest. Br'er Rabbit has a plan to trick his friend into taking his place.
The Hare and the Tortoise
Ira Kiykova, age 13 School 41, 2002, Tula, Russia Artist Statement: In my book "The Indians of North America" by Joel Chandler Harris, I learned how the slow, plodding tortoise won the race. The sign says "FINISH" in Russian letters.
Hot Cross Buns
Natalia Savostina, age 13 School 60 2002, Tula, Russia Artist Statement: People of every nation have their own culture, their own intellectual values and life style. Those who study a foreign language should become acquainted with the culture of a country. We began to study American English last year with lovely American nursery rhymes including Hot Cross Buns. We found out that we had known lots of them since childhood in Russian versions. We loved the characters of American rhymes in our childhood, and now they help us to improve our English pronunciation.
Little Mouse, Big Adventure
Kolya Prokhorov, age 13 School 4, 2002, Tula, Russia Artist Statement: Little mouse tried to separate two fighters in the forest. He rushed home to tell his grandmother how brave and strong he was. In reality the big fight was between a meadow fly and a beetle. This story is like the Russian tale, Teremok.
Br'er Rabbit's House
Ivan Maeev, age 11 Municipal Hall for Children's Creative Works 2002, Tula Russia Artist Statement: I like this story best because Br'er Rabbit gets even with Sly Fox. How important it is to be inventive to protect yourself.
Paul Bunyan
Julia Gopodnicheva, age 12 Tula Polenov Children's Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Artist Statement I painted the moment when Paul Bunyan is visiting with friends and rowdy frogs. He loved nature and creatures of the land and sea. I love to draw and work with paints.
Paul Bunyan
Elena Shavronkova, age 15 Tula Polenov Children's Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: E.E. Dobysh Artist Statement: Paul personifies strong youth and an admirable and loyal friendship for his blue ox.
Paul Bunyan
Oksana Shkondina, age 13 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: E.E. Dobysh Artist Statement: I chose the scene when Paul left his friends and decided to travel alone and help people. I painted him in the mountains during a rest stop. I decided to paint the picture so that I can convey the weather, the wonderful color of the calf and the background better. Bye-bye.
Paul Bunyan
Varvara Miroshina, age 11 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: E.E. Dobysh Artist Statement: I tried to paint the moment when Paul found a calf. I tried to convey the boy's surprise and the calf's kindness, endearment and affection. I used gouache because there was snow in the picture and I wanted to paint it as thick as possible. Besides, I just love to use this kind of paint. I liked this fairy tale.
Paul Bunyan
Alina Chepileva, age 11 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: E.E. Dobysh Artist Statement: I chose this scene because it appeared colorful and cheerful. Maybe, the snow and cold on my city's streets had an impact on my painting, while my happy mood reflected on the happy bull with green glasses. I portrayed all the nature's beauty seen in some nook of my soul. The little green meadow with pink flowers and green grass reminds me of spring that I am looking forward to. May you like this picture too, because I put all my soul and excellent mood into it.
Paul Bunyan
Ksenia Chizhova, age 13 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.N. Solomatin
The Wizard of Oz
Valeria Tsynkovskaya, age 11 Tula Children's Polenov Art School Teacher: V.N. Solomatin 2002, Tula, Russia
Br'er Rabbit and the Tar Baby
Nastya Scherbakova, age 7 Palace of Children's Creativity 2002, Tula, Russia
Br'er Rabbit and the Tar Baby
Yekaterina Blinova, age 16 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.N. Solomatin Artist Statement: This story attracted me by its unusual plot. It is abundant in lively and bright characters, which also reflect on the mood of the picture.
How Br'er Rabbit Outsmarted Br'er Fox
Yuliya Kulakovskaya, age 15 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.N. Solomatin Artist Statement: My favorite fairy tale in my childhood was "How Br'er Rabbit Outsmarted Br'er Fox." That is why chose this particular fairy tale.
The Tales of Uncle Remus
Natalia Chuvilina, age 14 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula Russia Teacher: V.N. Solomatin Artist Statement: From my earliest childhood I liked American fairy tales. Alas, the book that I read had no pictures. I have always dreamed about fulfilling my colorful fantasies. My dreams have come true.
Br'er Rabbit and Sister Turtle
Yekaterina Ponomaryova, age 13 Tula Children's Polonov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.N. Solomatin Artist Statement: Although I have already grown up, I still like to re-read these joyful and funny fairy tales by Joel Harris about Br'er Rabbit, Br'er Fox and other animals. I especially like Br'er Rabbit. He is so smart, quick-witted and resourceful. In Russian fairy tales the fox is the most cunning of all animals and Br'er Rabbit in "The Tales of Uncle Remus" has turned out to be smarter than Br'er Fox. That is why I painted Br'er Rabbit.
Br'er Fox, Br'er Rabbits, and the Man of Tar
Yuliya Pulcheva, age 13 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: G.K. Gayeva Artist Statement: I read this fairy tale long ago and liked it at once. The fairy tale was funny but it was also instructive. It tells about how Br'er Rabbit thought that the man of tar was a real man and started talking to him and waving his paws. Finally, his paws got stuck in the tar.
How Br'er Fox Met Br'er Turtle
Irina Shestakova, age 14 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.N. Solomatin Artist Statement: Br'er Turtle is in trouble with Br'er Fox. He convinced Br'er Fox to drown him in the river. The evil Br'er Fox did not know that turtles feel quite at home in the water. I like such tales because the good wins over the evil. That is why I wanted to portray the evil Br'er Fox with Br'er Turtle.
The New Suit
Yekaterina Baranova, age 12 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: T.K. Gayeva Artist Statement: I painted a moment from the story of Br'er Fox and Br'er Turtle, when the gnome in the forest was admiring his new suit. I liked the scene because of its vividness.
How Br'er Rabbit Outsmarted Br'er Fox
Tatiana Solovyova, age 14 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.N. Solomatin Artist Statement: While reading this tale, I realized again that all the world nations teach their children the same life lessons. They describe the struggle between the evil and the good, like the Wolf and the Rabbit, and the winning of the good. I liked the cunning and entrepreneurial Br'er Rabbit and admired his ability to escape from his enemies. I painted one of his victories.
Monkey and Jaguar
Anna Vakhromeyeva, age 14 Tula Children's Polenov Art School,2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.N. Solomatin Artist Statement: I decided to paint the scene when the monkey hid in a burrow from the jaguar. The jaguar asked a toad to watch it. The monkey was cunning and asked the toad to come up to her. The silly toad came up and the cunning monkey grabbed it by the paw, threw it into the earth hole and ran away. I think I have managed to paint all the characters the way I picture them.
White Sock the Bull
Maria Ignatieva, age 13 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: G.K. Gayeva Artist Statement: I painted a picture for the fairy tale "White Sock the Bull" because I liked the plot. When I was reading the book I immediately pictured the bull getting onto a feast table with a basket on his head, smashing all the dishes, tossing chairs, etc.
Fox and Parrot
Olga Devicheva, age 12 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: G.K. Gayeva Artist Statement: A fox lived in the sky but felt like going back to earth. He wove a long rope and started climbing down. A parrot flew by, bit the rope off, and shouted, "Foxes, bring a mattress and save your brother." The foxes put their tales together but the fox missed the spot and crashed. I liked the fairy tale because it conveys the message "Do not push your luck."
Mike Fink
Vitaliy Shchuklin, age 14 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.A. Gluschenkov Artist Statement: Strong and brave heroes are role models. I like stories about the conquest of America.
Mike Fink
Yekaterina Zakrdayeva, age 14 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.A. Gluschenkov Artist Statement: I am going to remember this American fairy tale by its extravagant humor.
Mike Fink
Anna Terehina, age 15 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.A. Gluschenkov Artist Statement: The brave, courageous Mike Fink is very bright in his speech and actions. His level of intelligence is higher than that of many adults.
Mike Fink
Yelena Yesipova, age 15 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.A. Gluschenkov Artist Statement: I think that Mike Fink is a real American, strong and brave, and that is why I painted the most riveting scene, the fight with a crocodile.
Mike Fink
Alina Koroleva, age 15 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.A. Gluschenkov Artist Statement: I liked Mike Fink because he is a cheerful and joyful hero, he has a lot of friends and he is not frightened by difficulties. I would like other people to have similar traits as this cheerful character.
Mike Fink
Evgenia Samsonova, age 14 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.A. Gluschenkov
Mikko the Little Indian
Pavel Homyakov, age 12 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: G.K. Gayeva Artist Statement: I have painted a scene from "Mikko the Little Seminole Indian" because I liked the way it described the life of Indians. My painting shows Mikko and his father paddling in a canoe through a swamp. The canoe was gouged out of the trunk of a cypress tree which is a tall and very hard tree, found in the Swamp Country. The whole island was covered with tall trees, drapes of gray moss dangled from the branches .
The Wolf's Tooth and Mitaki the Beauty
Evgenia Zhukova, age 14 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.N. Solomatin Artist Statement: This legend is about a wolf sorcerer who kidnapped a beautiful girl. Charmed by her beauty, many young men wanted to rescue her. Only one was courageous enough. I hope I managed to demonstrate Mitaki's desperation.
Br'er Rabbit and Br'er Fox
Anya Golonska, age 8 Palace of Children's Creativity, 2002, Tula, Russia Artist Statement: I like stories by Joel Chandler Harris. Br'er Rabbit is always good and smart and Br'er Fox is sly but easy to trick. When Br'er Fox asks Br'er Rabbit to come closer, Br'er Rabbit's ears went straight up to warn him. He knew Br'er Fox was not to be trusted.
The Silly Horse
Pavel Razumkov, age 13 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.N. Solomatin Artist Statement: A horse did everything for her master: went to work, made the bed, cooked food, and brought him coffee with cream every day. But the cowboy sold it. His friend asked why and the cowboy answered, "A real cowboy never takes cream in his coffee."
The Indian Who Caught the Wind
Maria Makeeva, age 12 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: G.K. Gayeva Artist Statement: This joyful and kind legend is called "The Indian Who Caught the Wind." It is about how the wind used to wander around the earth destroying everything. An Indian wanted to catch it so he set traps around. The wind got caught and promised that it would stop destroying things and would blow for a short time only.
The First Water Lily
Nastya Romanova, age 6 Palace of Children's Creativity, 2002, Tula, Russia Artist Statement: A lovely and beautiful star came down to earth to live among happy and peaceful people. She changed herself into 1000 white lilies for the pleasure of the people. I like this Indian legend. It is a kind and beautiful story.
The Duck with Red Feet
Dasha Barihina, age 11 Palace of Children's Creativity, 2002, Tula, Russia Artist Statement: In the story "Duck with Red Feet", a beautiful Indian maiden is sitting on a rock by the water and talking with her fish sisters who are swimming nearby. Big Bow, the hunter, floats over in his canoe to talk to her. Mountains and forests are in the distance. The water is clear and fast flowing. Nature's beauty is all around them. The tale has a sad ending.
The Duck with Red Feet
Olga Solomatina, age 10 Palace of Children's Creativity, 2002, Tula, Russia Artist Statement: I like the story of The Duck with Red Feet. I especially liked the main character, Black Wing, a beautiful Indian maiden. Red Man, the brother of her husband, Big Bow, did not treat Black Wing fairly. He turned her into a duck with red feet forever because she was curious so much. The brother was too cruel to do this.
The Beauty
Christina Omelchuk, age 10 Palace of Children's Creativity, 2002, Tula, Russia Artist Statement: A beautiful daughter was born into one of the Indian tribes and was named "Proud Beauty". She had so much attention and adoration that she became vain and haughty. She rejected many suitors who fell in love with her on sight. In time, she began to realize the hurt she caused and became a beautiful maiden inside too.
Mike Fink
Natalya Snopok, age 14 Tula Children's Polenov Art Schoo, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.A. Gluschenkov Artist Statement: I like animals. That is why I like Sally Ann in this story. Note: Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett is said to have flung Mike Fink five miles up the Mississippi River. She freshened up with skunk perfume and in real life was married to Davy Crockett.
The Wizard of Oz
Yekaterina Sharapova, age 13 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: G.K. Gayeva Artist Statement: I like the fairy tale and I painted a picture after it.
Huck and his Calf
Sergei Lavrukhin, age 14 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.N. Solomatin Artist Statement: I opened a book on American tales at random and found a tale about Huck and his calf, which is not present in the picture. You see the cowardly knight hiding in a well, the prince fighting with a dragon, and a princess looking out from a castle window. There is one inconsistency here: the dragon seems to be looking too kind, since I simply don't know how to draw evil dragons. To tell the truth, I do like them a lot, and I hope I did not spoil the work with that.
Paul Bunyan
Elena Karpova, age 11 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.N. Solomatin Note: Paul's axemen ate so many flap-jacks they couldn't supply the demand. Ole, the Blacksmith, made a griddle so large you couldn't see across it when the smoke was thick. Sourdough Sam had fifty men with pork rinds tied to their feet skating around the griddle to grease it. The batter was mixed in large barrels and it took a strong cook just to turn the flapjacks, let alone get them to the table.
Cowboy Coffee
Alexei Dorodin, age 13 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: G.K. Gayeva Artist Statement: I liked this story because of its very sharp wit and humor, which can also be found in many other American tales. The Story: A rancher believed that coffee-making was a very delicate job and never let anyone close to him when he prepared the coffee. One day when cleaning the coffee pot, he found a boiled centipede at the bottom of the pot and hurried to tell the cowboys. They all decided they were going to die. After two days, when no one was ill, they decided that the coffee tasted even better and added a centipede from then on.
Paul Bunyan
Julia Rodionova, age 15 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.N. Solomatin Artist Statement: When our teacher read "Paul Bunyan" to us, I was imagining Paul Bunyan on the Great Lakes. But since he was so big and tall, I pictured him standing on the Earth surrounded by space.
Paul Bunyan
Evgenia Marchenko, age 14 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.N. Solomatin Artist Statement: When I read this legend, I particularly enjoyed American means of transportation. So I wanted to draw it in the way I saw it. Note: One of Paul Bunyan's jobs was to clear the forested Midwest. He hired armies to build huge bunkhouses. The men floated up to bed in balloons and parachuted back for breakfast
The Proud Girl
Irina Moroz, age 17 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.N. Solomatin Artist Statement: I painted a scene from the Native American legend "The Proud Girl". I like the girl's character. She was easy to imagine because I like to paint people. I painted the scene when the girl is sitting together with her father.
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