{"id":63248,"date":"2022-07-30T16:19:22","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artspainter.com\/?p=63248"},"modified":"2022-07-30T16:19:22","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:19:22","slug":"is-your-child-good-with-their-hands-creating-an-art-path-for-them-can-be-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artspainter.com\/blog\/is-your-child-good-with-their-hands-creating-an-art-path-for-them-can-be-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Child Good with their Hands? Creating An Art Path for Them Can Be Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mUdG-co3Y3o?autoplay=1&#038;mute=1\"><\/iframe>If you have a child, you probably have already discovered that the world of art is vast and wonderful. It can also be intimidating. The thought of starting your child on a traditional art path can seem like a daunting task.<\/p>\n<p>There are many reasons to start your child on an art path, but the main one is to open their eyes to the world around them. This powerful sense of observation will help them in all areas of life, and hopefully in their future endeavors!<\/p>\n<p>The creativity that comes with artistic expression will also help them solve problems, think outside the box and make connections between subjects they learn in school or anywhere else.<\/p>\n<p>And if they enjoy it enough, they may even want to pursue art as a career!<\/p>\n<p>You might be shocked to hear that less than 1% of artists are full-time successful at it. But there are lots of other benefits to being creative, and it doesn&#8217;t have to be about fame and fortune! Learning how to be creative can benefit your entire life.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a young child who likes art, I would encourage you to encourage them as much as possible and avoid discouraging comments such as &#8220;you&#8217;re not good enough&#8221; or &#8220;this isn&#8217;t what it&#8217;s supposed to look like&#8221;. If you want your kids to<\/p>\n<p>Do you want to encourage your children to try art? Art can be a wonderful pastime for kids. It helps them focus and learn about color mixing. You can help create a fun art path for your children that will help them stay interested in art as they grow older.<\/p>\n<p>Toys and Crafts<\/p>\n<p>The first step is to introduce toys that go along with art. This includes everything from crayons to paint brushes. Coloring books are also a good idea, as are coloring pages online when you need some downtime at the office.<\/p>\n<p>Toys and crafts that involve painting, like watercolors, finger paints and chalk paints, are always a good way to encourage children to create their own masterpieces. It&#8217;s easy to find craft kits that include paints, brushes and markers in fun shapes.<\/p>\n<p>Learn Some Techniques<\/p>\n<p>Another way you can promote your child&#8217;s love of art is to teach them some basic techniques. Have them practice on paper first so they don&#8217;t ruin the family&#8217;s carpet or favorite recliner! The techniques you can teach them include layering colors together, using different brushes, creating stencils and more. The most important thing when teaching these techniques is just to have fun!<\/p>\n<p>Choose Their Own Path<\/p>\n<p>A great way for children to learn<\/p>\n<p>My daughters are both young and I have been trying to think of ways to get them started with art. My oldest is going into 6th grade and my youngest is going into kindergarten. Both of my girls have a great interest in art, but they are so different. My youngest wants to create everything by herself while my oldest needs some guidance and help. But both of them love it when they can be creative and make things with their hands.<\/p>\n<p>Trying to find different ways to engage them in art has been a bit challenging, especially since we are limited because we live in an apartment and don&#8217;t have room for all the supplies that come with painting, drawing, etc.<\/p>\n<p>My oldest really likes being able to do her own thing and I like watching her create whatever she sees in her head. So I decided to introduce her to watercolor and see how she does on her own. We found this little set at the store that was very inexpensive and included some brushes, a pencil sharpener, a paintbrush for watercolor, paper towels and a place to put water for washing brushes when needed.<\/p>\n<p>I gave her the supplies and let her paint away without any instruction or help from me; she did pretty well! She&#8217;s very proud of her work so far,<\/p>\n<p>There is something about art and those who are great at it. They are expressive, inventive and full of imagination. They are also the most unique individuals of all time.<\/p>\n<p>Although art is a form of creativity which does not really require any form of education to become proficient in, it is still considered a talent which has to be nurtured from an early age so that one can be successful in this field when they grow up. This however doesn&#8217;t mean that you have to enroll your child in some kind of formal art class or program. All you need to do is to encourage your child&#8217;s creative abilities in some way or the other and make them feel that what they do is important.<\/p>\n<p>Treat Art as a Hobby: The first thing you need to do is to treat art as a hobby and not something that needs to be taken seriously right away. You need to start with simple things like sketching a drawing, coloring books or just plain painting on a wall. The point here is not necessarily the finished product but rather the act of creativity itself. By letting your child engage in an activity which involves some level of creativity, you are giving them the chance to let their imagination run wild and come up with things which might seem silly at first but actually have a lot of<\/p>\n<p>A child&#8217;s creativity is one of the most precious gifts they have. It can be nurtured and then they will be able to express their innermost thoughts, feelings and create something that is uniquely theirs.<\/p>\n<p>There are ways in which you can encourage your child to start expressing their creativity. Here are some tips that will help your kids to become good at art:<\/p>\n<p>Creativity is a state of mind, an ability to see things differently. When you can look at a canvas and see something no one else sees, or hear a sound and hear real music, you are creative.<\/p>\n<p>Trying to be creative is like trying to be good: if you can&#8217;t be good, you&#8217;ll never be great. You don&#8217;t get there on talent alone; it&#8217;s also hard work and dedication. But I believe every kid has it in them to be great at art. And we as parents have the responsibility to help them get there.<\/p>\n<p>As an artist, I&#8217;ve been working with kids for over 15 years. I&#8217;ve seen those who have a natural gift and those who just need some guiding in order to bring it out. It&#8217;s my job as an artist, teacher and parent to help nurture that talent into something that will last a lifetime.<\/p>\n<p>Much of it depends on the child and what they are capable of, but every kid knows how to create something beautiful. All they need is someone to encourage them along the way.&#8221;<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eYlPYEQil54?autoplay=1&#038;mute=1\"><\/iframe><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gEaq_hZ9NXY?autoplay=1&#038;mute=1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have a child, you probably have already discovered that the world of art is vast and wonderful. It can also be intimidating. The thought of starting your child on a traditional art path can seem like a daunting task. 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