Kevin Huo is the First Place Winner in the 4-5th Grade Category in Smart Poodle Publishing’s recent “I Love Costa Rica’s Rain Forest!” Contest. The extraordinary artistic talents of this ten-year-old from Northern California astonished the contest judges and many contest followers as well. As soon as Kevin received his prizes in the mail (thank you Rand McNally!) he called me to say thank you! No one ever calls to thank me, so I was impressed. I asked Kevin (and his parents) if he would be interested in doing an interview. He said yes. Read on for answers many questions you may have about what inspires him to paint. You’ll also learn more about Kevin’s commitment to Green Living.
Kevin Huo, Age 10
Before we ask Kevin some questions, here is a list of awards he has won:
Smart Poodle Publishing “I Love Costa Rica’s Rain Forest!” Writing and Art Contest – Kevin’s spectacular painting of Costa Rica and clever story landed him First Place in the 4th-5th Grade Category.
Kevin’s award-winning entry “Living Color: Costa Rican Rain Forest”
Go Green SamTram Bus Contest – When he was in third grade Kevin won the Grand Prize for this contest for his painting of a bus with an energy conservation theme, reducing the carbon in our atmosphere. His artwork was featured on some of the actual SamTram buses and on the bus passes.
Kevin’s spectacular art was displayed on Sam Tram buses
Filoli Art Contest – The San Mateo County Board of Education and the Filoli organization sponsored an art contest. Filoli is an historic country estate that is part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. For this contest, Kevin created a painting of the California countryside.
Action For Nature Young Eco Hero Awards- This nonprofit organization in San Francisco encourages young people to take personal action to better their environments, and to foster love and respect for nature. Kevin was honored for his environmental activism. Click here to see the pdf.
Town of Atherton, CA Evironmental Program Contest – While in 2nd Grade, Kevin won the Grand prize for his title Green Kid Saves the World.
I wish I was as artistically talented as Kevin. His winning art work is wonderful. Kudos to his parents for supporting his artistic talent!
I agree. We need more Kevins in the world!
What a joy to read Kevin’s interview! Surely he will do good for the world with his talent and his introspection.
I am amazed at Kevin’s talent and inspired by his interest in the environment at such a young age!
Thanks Millie! If everyone were that concerned about the environment, we’d have a much cleaner planet.
Such beautiful and inspiring artwork, I am sure we will all be seeing your work in a museum one day soon.
WHAT a wonderful interview. as a contest judge, kevin’s work was just incredible – really a standout job. YAY kevin! best wishes for success in the future – i KNOW it will be coming to you, in spades!
This is so amazing! I love the brush strokes and the colors. I can’t wait to see what an amazing artist or architect Kevin grows up to be.
Kevin – I love love the drawing of the mangroves. Having just visited the Everglades myself, I appreciated the beautiful trees and all the birds and wildlife! Keep doing what you love!
Wow, Kevin, your talents have impressed so many readers!