Our family life in the tropics. Lots of music, art, gardening, cooking, traveling, ponderings, and joy. Creating memories, traditions
and hopefully some humor. Trying to give back as well.

October 5, 2011

corner view~last thing I learnt

The best way for a mom to teach her kids art is to put on some music, say nothing and just start painting.  They will flock to you like you are handing out large candy bars and you will get lost in the afternoon and seven paintings later, everyone will have learned and gained quite a bit.  Without talking or discussing much at all.

14 comments:

Crochet Renee' said...

What a great post; and so true!

Heather said...

And these are the lessons/memories that they will always treasure.

Francesca said...

your new art room is getting the best possible use!

Menthe Blanche said...

I like the painting workshop on the ground, too nice :)

Elizabeth said...

Very true. Our son was always painting when he was small and whenever we gave him a nice canvas to paint on for our wall, he couldn't do it. It has to be a natural flow and no pressure.

Beth said...

What a wonderful space for this and a wonderful way to use it! Great idea--- good memories created!

Kristin said...

My daughter does not like paint - but your idea I'll try it soon. Maybe it works.

Anonymous said...

beautiful lesson :)

flowtops said...

Ahh... I can relate to this, of course. Most people think we're constantly pressuring Top3 and Top4 into making stuff, because we too are constantly making stuff.

Not so. Studio and workshop are always open, and the four of us pop in and out all the time. Whenever one of us has an idea, we embark on a mission. Sometimes with a little help, but it's always our own mission.

Nicki

nadine paduart said...

sounds like the perfect art surroundings. n♥

Dana said...

Man, how I need an afternoon like this in my life right about now.
D
PS. Lovin' Ask Skylar!

Redeker said...

that looks wonderfull! and openminded...all on the floor and painting!!

sophie said...

Funny moment! Great room to do art

Cobalt Violet said...

Brilliant! So true! What a great time!