When children are free to express their ideas, we all benefit. As parents, we can enjoy a view into what inspires our children. Allowing children to create art without constraints provides great fodder for conversation – never judgment. Some children naturally inject humor into their art, while others convey interesting visual metaphors. Give a child…
Pop Art just sounds fun, doesn’t it? It brings to mind ideas that are fresh and burst off the page in colorful, clever ways. Pop Art originated in the 1950’s, and it is short for Popular Art, because it was inspired by widely recognized and admired objects, advertising, publications and people ranging from Campbell’s soup…
The early 20th Century brought the world an array of experimentation in the visual arts, which included Expressionism. This art form had its beginnings in Germany, as artists were exploring new techniques that expanded beyond the Impressionism movement. “Der Blaue Retier” was a second group of expressionists, who used exaggerated imagery and lines, darker colors,…
Wouldn’t it be exciting to parent the next Picasso? There is no absolute measure for child prodigies in the visual arts; however, educators, artists and researchers believe there are certain behaviors and skills children demonstrate that indicate special talent. Among all prodigies there is one particular trait that children share: passion about their interest –…
Artful film gets to the heart of a sensitive issue: divorce When HBO producers approached Abrakadoodle nearly three years ago, they explained how HBO was creating a family special, “Don’t Divorce Me! Kids Rules for Parents on Divorce.” They were looking for children who had experienced divorce for possible interviews for inclusion in the program….
Art is such a fun way for children to express ideas from their imaginations. Sometimes your child will ask, “What should I draw?” Challenge your child to draw something they really such as ice cream sundaes or playing the guitar! Encourage your child to depict an image that is full of detail, using colors that…
I find that Naïve Art is big on charm. The “Primitive” part of the art is appealing, with its simple lines; strong colors; flat subjects and two dimensions. Don’t be fooled, though, into thinking that this child-like magic is in any way simplistic. Abrakadoodle incorporates this wonderful art style into our instructional programs for children….
