While children explore different materials in the studio,
it is important to remember that there is no right or wrong way
to use a certain media.
The explorer pictured above has discovered that by rubbing
balls of clay on the canvas covered clay table she can
create different shapes and designs.
Seen below, this young artist enjoys arranging her stamps
on the paper with little attention paid to what
occurs on the paper under them.
balls of clay on the canvas covered clay table she can
create different shapes and designs.
Seen below, this young artist enjoys arranging her stamps
on the paper with little attention paid to what
occurs on the paper under them.
To our art explorers, every material has unlimited possibilities
as they interact with them in different ways upon every encounter.
Because they have no preconceived notions about exactly
how to use certain materials, young minds are able to challenge
conventional uses of art materials.
All experiences are new and exciting for them!
I have had that same feeling about children being so open to possibilities while creating art and using various media. Their lack of exposure is a real plus, because they are not limited to the confines of a "right or wrong way" to draw or paint or use a material. Older students and adults are often so self critical, and forget to enjoy the process of paint sliding onto the paper or dripping, or enjoy the fun of drawing a horse (even if it has one fat leg!)
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