tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574269791828128314.post4857400545515743413..comments2024-03-11T05:02:29.114-06:00Comments on indietutes: flipping overCharity Indietuteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13517919253368724623noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574269791828128314.post-6600143112495818862010-07-25T15:03:28.053-06:002010-07-25T15:03:28.053-06:00I remember reading somewhere (Drawing on the Right...I remember reading somewhere (Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, maybe?) that trying to draw an object as seen rather than as an icon is something children grow into at about nine. So maybe she's just a few years ahead :) I think art requires many skills and creativity is just one. Learning to see accurately is also important as is control over materials.Dianenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574269791828128314.post-61658246505588206112010-07-22T07:04:38.480-06:002010-07-22T07:04:38.480-06:00Why do you see this as limiting her creativity? Ar...Why do you see this as limiting her creativity? Aren't art lessons full of copying and exercises to master a certain technique? When my son draws like this I praise him for now being able to draw a rocket, seahorse, etc. I wouldn't worry if I were you.<br />P.S. I really like your blog!Imahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09740437336185791705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574269791828128314.post-59452399078850694172010-07-21T21:27:41.164-06:002010-07-21T21:27:41.164-06:00I've noticed, from being an elementary art tea...I've noticed, from being an elementary art teacher, that giving a child a blank piece of paper can sometimes be the most frightening thing to them. <br /><br /> I figure as long as they find inspiration, I don't care where they get it from- whether it be a stencil, texture plates, or being influenced by a story they just read, as long as they are creating I am happy and so are they.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574269791828128314.post-43440187935846774482010-07-21T20:42:45.473-06:002010-07-21T20:42:45.473-06:00I think having the limitations, like the predesign...I think having the limitations, like the predesigned coloring books and the frame, are good. It helps children to start to learn societal rules (that may be taking the thought a bit far, but they are learning "rules.") Even with the limitations she will still learn to use her own judgement to guide her art. Think about it, how often have we seen children color in the lines but use the color blue for grass or green for their sibling? It's their way of expression and it is good for them.<br /><br />Sometimes I feel the need to be crafty but I need guidance to get started which is why I turn to craft blogs and templates. Then when the inspiration has sunk in I go to work all on my own. Maybe that is what she is doing, finding inspiration and testing the water.<br /><br />XOXO, your thoughts serve as inspiration for the rest of the parental community! I use your thoughts to fuel my own and often I find that I agree with you.Lumiyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16499194291562682208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574269791828128314.post-20999760361717269712010-07-21T19:10:56.900-06:002010-07-21T19:10:56.900-06:00I refused to let Violet use coloring books for a l...I refused to let Violet use coloring books for a long time, having read that it limits their creativity. I realize now that sometimes you just need to color, without the stress of creation.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07378421551422918709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574269791828128314.post-10805503908564368552010-07-21T18:48:50.155-06:002010-07-21T18:48:50.155-06:00I spotted the same thing you did!!1 Funny little g...I spotted the same thing you did!!1 Funny little girl...I know what you mean about limiting their imagination. Maybe stick the framed ones at the bottom of the pile and see if she still chooses them...probably not. I wonder if she is even aware that they are influencing her drawings :)<br /><br />Love your posts...I get all excited when there is a new one :)Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18078706141329909992noreply@blogger.com