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Whiz Kid: Dustin Richardson
Each week we highlight local kids and teens and their accomplishments. This week meet Dustin Richardson, who sees art all around him, and is working on sharing his vision on a screen near you.
Name: Dustin Richardson, 11-years-old.
School: Fame Charter School/home-schooled.
Accomplishment: Dustin is an artist, and one of his drawings is owned by musician, Robby Takac, of the Grammy nominated band, the Goo Goo Dolls. He also makes robot toys out of old CD and DVD containers.
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Key to Awesomeness: Dustin seriously pursues his passion, and has a plan to realize his aspirations.
Dustin says he wants to someday own his own film animation company, and make animated feature films. His mom, Monique, says it is a dream he has expressed since he was 2-years-old.
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He is developing skills to work towards that goal.
Dustin says he wants to "cover all his bases to be a well-rounded filmmaker."
He takes theatre, improv acting and creative writing classes, and studies drawing with artist Tim Hancock.
He hopes to intern for Pixar Films in the future to learn his craft.
Know a great kid who made a big accomplishment? They may be our next Patch Whiz Kid. We want to hear about these amazing kids and teens and select one each week as the Patch Whiz Kid. Submit your nomination to lizs@patch.com and kirsten.e.branch@gmail.com.
