Artist Mike Kelley found dead in Los Angeles home

AP Entertainment ^ | Feb 01, 2012 4:41 PM PST | DERRIK J. LANG

[SuziQ]

When our kids brought home stuff about which I had NO clue, I’d just say, in a delighted voice, “Oh how interesting. Tell me about it!”. Then they’d explain what it was supposed to be, at which point I’d just nod my head and say, “Wow that’s really neat!”. They were always pleased to describe their ideas and the process of bringing them to artistic life. ;o)

[BenLurkin]

I’m stealin’ that for the Friday silliness.

[Bellflower]

When our kids brought home stuff about which I had NO clue, I’d just say, in a delighted voice, “Oh how interesting. Tell me about it!”. Then they’d explain what it was supposed to be, at which point I’d just nod my head and say, “Wow that’s really neat!”.

Good response and variations of it should also work with confusing adults!

[Bellflower]

Well at least his art isn’t totally useless as it was worth any number of good laughs here at Free Republic.

[Yaelle]

Found another one.

Doesn't every 8-year-old's messy bed look like this?

[Yaelle]

With great works like this, how could he have taken his own life?? How dare he deny us more crap like this?

[Yaelle]

This one is actually called French Football.

What creativity. What genius. Please.