Students Get Lessons in Art and Life by Lesley Martinez - City News Group, Inc.
View Upcoming Events View Your Local Sales

Community Calendar

AUGUST
S M T W T F S
26 27 28 29 30 31 01
02 03 04 05 06 07 08
09 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31 01 02 03 04 05
View Events
Submit Events

Students Get Lessons in Art and Life

By Lesley Martinez , Community Writer
March 12, 2015 at 01:09pm. Views: 58

Young students gathered Saturday afternoon, March 7 at the Norman F. Feldheym Public library in San Bernardino to learn a little something about art. Cartoonist Phil Yeh gave lessons about art: its importance, his experiences with art, and a few technique lessons, of course. Yeh spoke to the audience about his own youth and how art had an impact on his life. In his youth, Yeh was encouraged by his father to become an engineer - however, he shared, he has always felt inspired to create. Yeh encouraged the students to draw, paint and get ideas from their everyday lives. He expressed how he feels originality is important. For students like Andrew Roland, originality will come of good use someday. Roland said, “I came (to this class) because I want to learn how to draw, so I can be an architect when I grow up.” Others, however, came to the class to expand their knowledge on their hobby. Kaylee Jones, 10, shared that she was informed of the event by her grandmother and was immediately interested in attending the event. Yeh said he noticed how people started to lose their creativity as they get older, but that in reality, “anybody can do art." Saturday's event also included free comic books written and illustrated by Yeh to give attendees an idea on what they can do if they were to pursue art professionally, although the event also encouraged art for leisure time as many at the event claimed to do. Event-goers were eager to put their skills to the test as they were encouraged to draw flowers displayed in the front of the classroom. Additionally, Yeh created a magazine called “Uncle Jam” that shares creative and new ideas. The magazine celebrated its 40th anniversary not too long ago and along with this free magazine he also hands out free life advice to the kids; he encourages them to always “finish your work. Finish what you start.”

Related Articles

Photo Courtesy of: AI-generated by ChatGPT.

By William Cortez, Community Writer

August 6, 2026 at 12:37pm. Views: 256

A diverse team of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals collaborates in a modern hospital, reflecting the teamwork and dedication behind high-quality patient care and clinical excellence.

Photo Courtesy of: Dr.G (Dr. Luis S González)

By Dr.G (Dr. Luis S González), Community Writer

July 29, 2026 at 11:12am. Views: 501

Dr.G, Council Member; and Usman Malik, Co-owner of AM Market

Photo Courtesy of: AI-generated by ChatGPT.

By Stella Pierce, Community Writer

August 5, 2026 at 09:01am. Views: 468

San Bernardino urban forest, tree planting, San Bernardino parks, environmental sustainability, urban canopy, shade trees, community beautification, Inland Empire environment

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By Miles Thornton, Community Writer

August 4, 2026 at 08:25am. Views: 382

Bottle caps filled with miniature photos become unique magnets that turn memories into functional décor.

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By Celia North, Community Writer

August 4, 2026 at 08:25am. Views: 352

Light-filtered shade cloth illustrates how simple coverage can shield plants from intense summer sun and heat.

Photo Courtesy of: TME Photography by Titan Mom Elvira

By Titan Mom Elvira, Community Writer

August 5, 2026 at 09:02am. Views: 379

Grand Terrace High School Senior quarterback Jaden Montano prepares to lead the Titans into the 2026 football season. Montano is this week's Athlete Spotlight, recognized for his leadership, dedication, and success both on the field and in the classroom.

Photo Courtesy of: Carl M. Dameron

By Carl M. Dameron, Contributing Writer

August 5, 2026 at 09:02am. Views: 505

 “Brandy's story exemplifies what's possible when we look beyond the immediate crisis and focus on what truly matters, keeping families together," said Mercedes Pacheco, director of social services for the Salvation Army. 

Photo Courtesy of: the JW Vines Medical Society

By Carl M. Dameron, Contributing Writer

August 5, 2026 at 09:02am. Views: 476

The 2026 Elma Vines Summer Health Academy summer interns (L to R): Sibonginkosi “Charity” Ncube, Kindall Walsh, Nyla Criego, Kamie Taylor (Program Director), Saafir Moore-Muhammad, Thaila Jenkins and Jessica Ojukwu.

Photo Courtesy of: AI Generated by ChaGPT

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

August 4, 2026 at 08:25am. Views: 372

street improvement scene with paving crews working in a San Bernardino neighborhood beneath the mountains

Photo Courtesy of: AI-generated by ChatGPT

By Stella Pierce, Community Writer

August 4, 2026 at 08:25am. Views: 403

Students arrive ready to begin a new school year as San Bernardino schools prepare to welcome thousands of learners back to campus.

Photo Courtesy of:

By William Cortez, Community Writer

August 5, 2026 at 09:02am. Views: 548

The couple exchanges wedding vows during a uniquely themed ceremony, with the ARC Josie Gonzalez as the officiant leading the service inside a rustic chapel featuring Halloween-inspired décor that reflects the couple's shared love of the season.

Photo Courtesy of: AI-generated by ChatGPT

By Stella Pierce, Community Writer

August 5, 2026 at 09:02am. Views: 447

Children laugh and explore a modern playground while parents watch nearby, highlighting the important role community parks play in keeping families active throughout the summer.

--> -->