Cambridge ‘comic kid’ hopes to inspire other young people to pursue their passions
Kellen Paul is a 9-year-old from Cambridge with a passion for comic books.
“They’re so funny,” said Kellen. “I draw the most accurate hair.”
About a year ago, Kellen’s mom noticed he had a knack for drawing comic strips, so she sought out the Cambridge Community Art Center to help him hone his skills.
“We are majority black, brown, low income, and we also have many immigrant families,” said Sarah Winter, Director of Programs at the Cambridge Community Art Center.
The center has been supporting young artists like Kellen for 85 years and is believed to be one of the oldest art centers of its kind in the country.
Their mission is to develop the next generation of civically engaged, community-minded leaders and problem solvers.
“When they’re in here it’s an outlet,” said Jada Alleyne, School Age Program Manager at the Cambridge Community Art Center. “They’re able to express themselves maybe in ways that they’re not able to at home or at school, and we are happy to provide that space for them.”
While Kellen cultivates his creativity through comics, he hopes to inspire other young people to pursue their passions, too. “I would just tell them to try their best,” said Kellen. “Keep on practicing, and you might be good at it!”
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