The Art of Communication

    By megan hall

    The Art of Communication cover image

    08 May, 2024

    a group of kids playing in a park with supermans on a slide and a man in a superman suit, Diego Gisbert Llorens, lyco art, a storybook illustration, official art

    It was a sunny day at the playground. Joey, dressed in his superhero costume, was playing with his friends, laughing and running around.

    a cartoon girl running through a playground with a bear on the playground slide in the background and a bear on the playground, Everett Warner, lyco art, a comic book panel, comic cover art

    Joey noticed his friend Amy sitting alone, clutching her sketchbook. Amy was non-verbal due to her disability, which often made her feel left out.

    a painting of a girl sitting on a bench reading a book in a park with a tree in the background, Chris LaBrooy, lyco art, a storybook illustration, storybook illustration

    Joey decided to sit with Amy. He saw her flipping through her sketchbook, filled with beautiful drawings and understood that art was Amy's way of expressing herself.

    a boy and a girl sitting on a bench reading a book under a tree in a park with a bench and a tree, Diego Gisbert Llorens, underground comix, a storybook illustration, comic cover art

    "Amy, your drawings are amazing!" Joey exclaimed. Even though Amy couldn't respond verbally, her smile said it all.

    a cartoon of a boy in a superman costume in a classroom with other children in the background and a chalkboard with a message written on it, Asaf Hanuka, vancouver school, a comic book panel, comic cover art

    The next day at school, Joey had an idea. He asked his teacher if Amy could present her drawings to the class.

    a cartoon of a girl in a classroom with her students in front of her and a teacher in the back, Artgerm, danube school, a comic book panel, comic cover art

    The teacher agreed, and Amy was excited. It was a chance for her to communicate with her classmates in her own special way.

    a cartoon of a girl and a boy in a classroom with a teacher and two other children sitting at desks, Diego Gisbert Llorens, lyco art, a comic book panel, official art

    Amy started showing her drawings one by one. Each drawing told a story, her story. The classroom was silent, everyone engrossed in Amy's art.

    a cartoon of a girl and boy in a classroom with a teacher in the background and a book open, Artgerm, vancouver school, a comic book panel, comic cover art

    Joey watched as Amy's eyes sparkled. He felt like a real superhero, not because of his costume, but because he had helped his friend.

    two children are sitting at a table with a book and pencils in front of them, and a group of people in the background, Artgerm, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, rossdraws global illumination

    After school, all the kids wanted to see more of Amy's art. They gathered around her, asking about her drawings.

    a couple of girls sitting next to each other on a table with a book in front of them and a book open, Artgerm, vancouver school, a comic book panel, comic cover art

    Amy, who once felt left out, was now the center of attention. She was communicating with her friends, not with words, but with her art.

    a cartoon boy dressed as a super hero standing in front of a full moon and stars sky with a house in the background, Diego Gisbert Llorens, space art, a comic book panel, comic cover art

    As Joey headed home, he felt content. He had not only helped a friend but also learned a valuable lesson.

    a cartoon boy dressed as a super hero standing on a sidewalk at night with a full moon in the background, Diego Gisbert Llorens, superflat, a storybook illustration, comic cover art

    Communication is not just about words, it's about understanding and connecting with each other. And sometimes, it's about letting the art do the talking.

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