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Here's looking at you, "Kid"
Is 4-year-old Marla Olmstead a painting prodigy or the instrument of a hoax? "My Kid Could Paint That" asks fascinating questions about art, family and journalistic ethics.
By Andrew O'Hehir [2007-10-06]

  • I agree

    I have to agree with anonymous. The only way I could believe these were painted by a 4 year old is to personally watch her paint one. Otherwise, I think it's just extremely - very extremely - unlikely. They are not the creation of childlike playing around. The color choices are often too deliberate and carefully contrasted. There is craft and purpose in their design and composition. They are not as random and free as they might seem.

    I withhold final judgement until I see the film, but right now I'm definitely skeptical.

    -- Tideswimmer
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    Saturday, October 6, 2007 12:12 AM
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