Painting is a big part of the Little Dreamer’s life. It’s one of their favorite things to do! Kids love to explore new colors and techniques, and they’re always trying to develop new ideas for paintings. Sometimes they’ll use their fingers to paint. Other times they’ll use paintbrushes. But no matter how they paint, they stretch their imaginations.
The Role of the Imagination
Painting and abstraction are the beginnings of a vision of reality, taken out from under the restrictions of the visual cortex. Abstract thinking allows a child to imagine how people, places, or things work or how they feel. The potential excites the Little Dreamer. The natural order of the universe revealed to them in their imagination surprises them.
Painting shows children that their imaginations are powerful tools that can help them understand and make sense of the world. The act of painting is magical, even if the artwork doesn’t turn out exactly how the Little Dreamer wants it. Instead, it reveals a child’s imagination to be unlimited and creative and helps to inspire all children to pursue their creativity in many ways.
Teaching Kids to Paint
Sometimes parents and teachers can get in the way of having children pursue their ideas, especially if a child is just getting started. It’s essential to allow children to explore their thoughts and do their own thing. You might want to let them explore a topic that interests them and see how far they can take their exploration, even if it goes off in a completely different direction.
There is no formula for creativity; it doesn’t always have to make logical sense. The important thing is that children are using their imaginations and having fun. So if your little one loves to paint, encourage them! It’s an excellent outlet and teaching tool. Who knows, they might even become the next great artist!
“If you could say it in words, there would be no reason to paint.”
Edward Hopper
Related Pages:
- The Bank Canvas
- The Power of Imagination
- How abstraction can help children understand the world
- Painting as a way to explore creativity
