By BARBARA PROFFITT | August 27, 2025

After he and his family relocated to the Pleasanton area from Denver, Colo., Eddie Nouri began working from home as a graphic artist.

“I am blessed to be able to work from home,” said Eddie of his position, noting the many different things he has designed over the years; one of them being the faith-based design emblazoned across his son’s t-shirt. 

With four children at home, it also gives he and his wife, Rachel (Heiser) Nouri, the time and opportunity to expand the time spent with their children and for other pursuits. Eddie and Rachel are the proud parents of Silas, age 8, Roslynn, age 6, Ozzy, age 5, and Dagen, who is age 3, going on 4

“A long time ago, one of our friends, Carissa Shillito, mentioned an art channel on YouTube and it gave me an idea,” said Eddie, “but I didn’t really think too much about it until we had the kids,” he added.

He explained how, as they grew, he would draw with them, showing them different things and it eventually became a part of the idea he had been holding onto about that art channel.

On July 4, Eddie launched the first broadcast on his YouTube channel, Drawing Kids Squad, located at youtube.com/@drawingkidssquad. The broadcast features Eddie, usually accompanied by one or more of his children, as he walks them, step by step, through how to create a specific drawing. Other broadcasts have featured the entire family, showing off favorite artworks.

Utilizing everything from colored pencils to markers and with different videos featuring different members of the family, you never know what to expect on their broadcast.

Eddie says he is super-excited about the possibilities the channel offers and what he hopes comes across to the viewers and their families.

“They’re doing something creative while they’re watching, so it offers a little break for them while still allowing them to learn something,” said Rachel.

“And this is just the beginning for us,” Eddie added, “I can’t wait to see where it goes and I hope we can build it together, as a family.”

“The kids love being a part of it,” said Rachel, “and even help come up with ideas on what to draw.”

Eddie says he hopes to find local avenues in which to share his broadcast or hold local classes that he might be able to share on his channel.

“I would love to have them share their artwork with me,” he said.

For more information and a link to the channel itself, check out the artwork featured on this month’s Kids’ Page in this edition courtesy of Eddie and the Drawing Kids Squad.