"I wish to commend Tara Chklovski on her outstanding dedication, creativity, and perseverance in designing and supervising the completion of an amazing series of full-courtyard murals for Wilson Elementary in Santa Ana, CA in June, 2006. These murals were commissioned as part of a corporate volunteer project supervised by L.A. Works.
The ambition and scope of these murals went above and beyond what we normally can expect to accomplish with volunteers in a single afternoon. Her complete, detailed instructions and drawings made it possible for a group of unskilled volunteer painters, to completely transform a bleak courtyard into a living, breathing work of educational art. Working with the school staff to realize their dream of an educational parade of animals, Tara's approach combined education, fun, and visual pizzazz.
Tara is tireless, dedicated, creative, open to input from others, and inspires the volunteers she supervises to achieve truly transforming art. It was a joy to work with her on this wonderful project. I look forward to working with her again in the future."
Larry Deckel
Director of ProgramsL.A Works
June 2006
"The ecosytems/animals on parade murals have truly enhanced the learning environment at Wilson School. Students, staff and parents have
continued to provide positive comments regarding the impact within the
school community. Not only have the murals provided students with an
educational tool to learn about animals and their attributes, they have
also instilled upon our students a sense of pride. The day after the
murals were completed, the students walked around in awe of the
excellent art work displayed. Tara, it was truly a pleasure working
with you. The murals went beyond expectations and Wilson School is now
a better place for our students to learn. Thank you Tara."
Robert Anguiano
Principal,
Wilson Elementary School