The vibrant colors of Solenn Heussaff

KIDS from a Quezon City barangay were all eager to learn from their beautiful teacher.

GMA 7 star Solenn Heussaff has been a student of art since she was a kid.

Recently, it was Solenn’s turn to share what she has learned, as she brought color to the lives of kids (ages 5 to 10) from Barangay Daang Tubo in Quezon City.

Part of the GMA GIVES Salu-Salo Together program, the kiddie art workshop was held at the GMA Network Center on June 25.

GMA GIVES (Guide, Interact, Volunteer, Educate, Serve) is the Kapuso network’s employee-volunteer group. Salu-Salo Together is

SOME of Solenn’s art works, which she made when she was 7 and 8

a quarterly bonding activity where the group learns new skills or share what they already have with the community.

Solenn taught 64 children how to paint on canvas using acrylic paint and oil pastel. She was assisted by the GMA GIVES members, who donated the materials.

Said the actress: “I love painting, and it was great to share that with them.” Solenn’s passion for painting started when she was 3. Over the years, she has painted a variety of subjects, from landscapes to abstracts.

The KAPUSO actress showed the budding artists how to mix different colors.

After the successful exhibit of her friend, Heart Evangelista, Solenn is gathering enough paintings of her own for a one-woman show. “Hopefully, I can hold the exhibit in December,” she said. Solenn is a regular on “Sunday All-Stars” and cohosts “Taste Buddies” with Isabelle Daza.

On workshop day, Solenn brought with her several paintings she did when she was 7 and 8. “Art teaches kids to focus, to be quiet,” she said.

At the end of the activity, prizes were given to three budding artists: Angel, 5, won third place; Joshua, 10, was second placer; and Peter John, 9, was the big winner.