The Art of Communication

    By megan hall

    The Art of Communication cover image

    08 May, 2024

    a boy in a superman costume is standing in a bedroom with a chalkboard on the wall and a bed, Diego Gisbert Llorens, temporary art, a comic book panel, comic cover art

    Joey, a small superhero with a big heart, was playing with his toys in his room, thinking of how he could help his friend, who was non-verbal.

    a couple of kids standing next to each other in a room with superman pictures on the wall and a teddy bear, Diego Gisbert Llorens, lyco art, a comic book panel, comic cover art

    Amy, Joey's friend, was unique. She didn't talk like other kids, but her eyes spoke volumes. She and Joey were best friends.

    a cartoon of a boy and girl in a park with a superman costume on and a girl in a blue dress, Diego Gisbert Llorens, superflat, a comic book panel, official art

    One day at the park, Joey noticed Amy watching other kids talking and laughing. He saw a longing in her eyes. He wanted to help Amy express herself too.

    two boys dressed as superman and a girl dressed as superman in a park with trees and a man in a red cape, Diego Gisbert Llorens, superflat, a comic book panel, comic cover art

    "Amy," Joey said, "I have an idea! Let's communicate through art! It's like speaking, but with colors and shapes instead of words."

    a woman and a child are in a room with a desk and shelves of books and art supplies and a window, Artgerm, lyco art, a storybook illustration, art station

    Back at Joey's room, they started their art adventure. Joey handed Amy some colored pencils and paper, and they began to draw.

    a boy in a red cape stands in a room full of comics and paintings on the walls and a bed, Aaron Jasinski, superflat, a character portrait, josan gonzales and dan mumford

    Amy's drawings were vibrant and expressive, filled with colors and shapes. Joey was amazed. "Amy, your art is beautiful! It's like you're talking through it!" he exclaimed.

    a family of three walking down a path in the park with a superman cape on their shoulders and a girl in the middle, Diego Gisbert Llorens, superflat, a comic book panel, official art

    The next day, Amy and Joey went to the park with her drawings. Amy showed her artwork to the other kids, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

    a cartoon of a girl dressed as a super hero in a park with trees and people walking around her, Barron Storey, process art, a comic book panel, comic cover art

    The kids were fascinated by Amy's art. They began to understand her expressions and emotions through her drawings. Amy was finally able to communicate, thanks to Joey's idea.

    a cartoon of a girl with a superman cape on and a bunch of pictures of people behind her on the wall, Artgerm, superflat, a comic book panel, comic cover art

    Soon, Amy's art became popular in their school. Her classmates eagerly awaited her new drawings each day, excited to 'hear' what Amy had to 'say'.

    a cartoon of a girl in a blue dress with a red cape and a bunch of other cartoon characters, Carol Sutton, superflat, a comic book panel, comic cover art

    "Amy, you're a great artist!" Joey proudly told her. Amy smiled, her eyes twinkling. She drew a picture of her and Joey, superheroes soaring through the sky. Joey understood. It was her way of saying 'Thank you'.

    a boy and a girl are standing in a room with superman comics on the walls and a window behind them, Diego Gisbert Llorens, lyco art, a comic book panel, official art

    Joey had helped Amy find her voice through art. They were not just superheroes in their drawings but in real life too, breaking barriers and building bridges.

    a boy in a red cape is walking down a hallway with a lot of paintings on the wall behind him, F Scott Hess, process art, a comic book panel, comic cover art

    And so, Joey, the superhero boy, and Amy, the artist, continued their journey, proving that friendship and creativity can overcome any challenge.