I have an open studio. Right in the middle of the house, in the most visited room of the day. Specifically, it's in my living room (as posted in my previous blog entry). This is great for my three kids because the constant exposure to my art-in-progress continually fuels their creativity. Recently, I've found this also works in the opposite.
When my children ask to paint, I'm sometimes too busy (or lazy) to pull out all their "student grade" supplies. One recent afternoon, I announced that they would have their first oil painting lesson, only because all my supplies were conveniently already out in the open. Of course, my 6 year old twin daughters jumped at this special opportunity and they loved the experience. Consequently, it caused a creative spark - in me.
And so, that is how I learned that not only can I inspire my children to spontaneously paint and draw, but that they can do the same for me too. As I showed them how to mix the oil paint and work the brush, I found myself beginning two new works right then and there. Good job girls!
When my children ask to paint, I'm sometimes too busy (or lazy) to pull out all their "student grade" supplies. One recent afternoon, I announced that they would have their first oil painting lesson, only because all my supplies were conveniently already out in the open. Of course, my 6 year old twin daughters jumped at this special opportunity and they loved the experience. Consequently, it caused a creative spark - in me.
And so, that is how I learned that not only can I inspire my children to spontaneously paint and draw, but that they can do the same for me too. As I showed them how to mix the oil paint and work the brush, I found myself beginning two new works right then and there. Good job girls!
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