SAN ANTONIO -- Many days you can find Jacinto Guevara sitting on a sidwalk staring across the street-using brush strokes to get a picture old houses. It takes attention to detail and he's passing that knowledge on to students at Bowden Elementary School.
Guevara gives art lessons to 4th and 5th graders in an after-school program. He brings the supplies and he hopes they bring an open mind--ready to create the world around them.
The artist literally sits them on a sidewalk by the school and they paint houses across the street, in detail. He says sometimes they get angry but still appreciate his help.
Guevara believes it's important to focus on detail because critical thinking can help the students with math, science or life.
There are lots of negative distractions in the east side community. But the artist hopes positive activity, after school, will help the students stay on the right path.
For 20 years, Guevara has lived in the area--working as a professional artist. His paintings focus on the history of this section of town with lots of trees.
Originally from California, Guevara likes San Antonio because he says the environment is refreshing and inspiring.
He considers himself a starving artist who would love to achieve more financially.
Right now, he's enriching the lives of the students.
He says it's a rewarding experience that will hopefully help them become successful, if not in art, definitely in life.
