The studio provides endless opportunities for children to grow creatively. Having the ability to start with a clear, organized space encourages fresh ideas to come to mind. Children and adults can feel free to explore and experiment as they approach new materials, incorporating these into techniques that they have already mastered and with which they feel comfortable.
This young artist just recently became aware of her love for paint. She now shows a continued interest in the medium, and is discovering new ways to experience it.
Exploring first with brushes, then with her hands, she gets an idea of the many different ways that it can be applied. Her curiosity enables her to approach not only the shiny pools of color lying before her on the table, but also the world waiting before her.
The desire to actively engage in a new activity can be a bit intimidating. However, the artist here has courage to jump right in and see how it feels. Bit by bit, she can then determine exactly what she thinks about that experience and where she wants to go next.
Trying various tools, she develops further knowledge about the marks that each one makes. She is looking for more and more ways to be purposeful in her work, while also having fun- this is the key!
Using unconventional methods, the artist gains a different perspective. Though gaining insight about how to get a specific look may come gradually, as new techniques are attempted over time, it is exciting to immediately see the visual result on paper.
Sometimes a little direction is needed to remember exactly where the paint goes. It is easy to get caught up in the process when having so much fun!
But being messy is okay too, especially in the studio where learning and exploration are most important!
Only by taking risks can our young artist develop further strengths and skills. Courage and curiosity are necessary for wisdom and knowledge to grow from an experience. And the cool patterns that result in a pretty picture are just an added bonus!
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