One of the joys of being a parent is watching your child grow and discover new things. This often means you get the delight of rediscovering the simple pleasures in life. Erica is an arty little toddler, she has taken to drawing and painting like a duck to water. Ever since her eyes developed she has loved looking at art, tilting her head to the side to consider works for quite a long time. She loves going all over the house looking at my paintings and I really value her opinion! When a new one is introduced she tells me all about it. One of her first words was “draw” and we hear it many times a day. She draws with a ferocity and concentration. She grips the crayon or pencil and goes for her life! Here are some of the tips I have picked up on art appreciation from my curios toddler.
Contrast! Contrast grabs your attention, it keeps drawing your eye and bring you back to it again and again
Judicious use of bright color is an eye grabber. It doesn’t have to match the couch.
Lines that draw you around the painting are best, especially of they suggest movement or lead you somewhere. This place doesn’t have to be real.
Art should be bold. It shouldn’t whisper, it shouldn’t lie quietly in a corner. It should have passion. And while making it you should have passion too.
Don’t be afraid to experiment, play with colors and marks and just go for it! Beauty comes in the most surprising color combinations.
Create something or appreciate the beauty in something every day.
Art belongs on the walls. Everywhere. Canvas or paper is optional.
December 14, 2011 | Categories: art, Creating Art, Rambles | Tags: art, creativity, drawing, painting, Parenting, toddler | 5 Comments »
One of the joys of being a parent is watching your child grow and discover new things. This often means you get the delight of rediscovering the simple pleasures in life. Erica is an arty little toddler, she has taken to drawing and painting like a duck to water. Ever since her eyes developed she has loved looking at art, tilting her head to the side to consider works for quite a long time. She loves going all over the house looking at my paintings and I really value her opinion! When a new one is introduced she tells me all about it. One of her first words was “draw” and we hear it many times a day. She draws with a ferocity and concentration. She grips the crayon or pencil and goes for her life! Here are some of the tips I have picked up on art appreciation from my curios toddler.
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