The act of making art can reveal many things to a person. At some point in the process, an artist is more able to manipulate materials and tools, and able to more purposefully create a specific image or shape. The importance of those new learned skills and their application is revealed, and allow the artist to be more confident in using them further.
Two young friends discover how nicely a previously crafted alligator and nest of eggs turned out, after being glazed and fired. The duo decide to try making additions to the creatures' families. Coming up with a concept, and then putting forth effort to reproduce that idea, is an example of committing an acquired skill to memory and then pulling it out when needed.
Mastering craft skills allows young artists to engage in play with their creations. This then leads them to determine what, if any, changes need to be made to make the subsequent renditions of clay pieces any better or more unique. Considering all of the possibilities, regarding both appearance and function, helps the girls to figure out their intent.
Final pieces are laid out and looked over. The artists know that whatever decisions are made in the clay crafting process
cannot be undone, so they keep in mind how their actions now will result in the final product later. Comparing previous artwork with new creations allows artists to continue forming ideas and appreciating what is learned during each new phase in the process of making art.
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