Fourth-grader's artwork goes on world tour

Plains fourth-grader Chloe Monselet is attracting worldwide attention with her artwork.

Her artwork is one-of-a-kind, starting out as a twin bed sheet.

The idea of sending it worldwide was first suggested by her uncle Dave Williams. That is when teachers Cindy Gumm and Dana Diehl got involved.

Gumm was the first person chosen to represent the Plains area that would start its worldwide journey. Gumm presented the painting to the fourth-grade class, and this was the start of its next step.

The intent of the artworks worldwide tour is to search for the next person that will take it into another classroom and inspire other students in the arts and then send it along its way.

The next step in the painting’s travels includes the Plains Elementary teacher, Dana Diehl, who has relatives in a small town near Oslo, Norway, called Stokke. Diehl’s relative in Norway is a preschool teacher with ties to an elementary school that will display Chloe’s artwork.

Chloe’s creation was sent on its first overseas adventure at the end of November. Diehl said the next location for the painting has not been determined. Chloe said, “It was fun to do.”