When I saw these brilliant drawings by Sara and her children, I knew the Boy and I were going to be breaking out the oil pastels as soon as was humanly possible.
As it turns out, the Boy had a day off from school yesterday so we spent a moment playing with oil pastels. He walked away from the above scene in about 1 minute flat.
I don’t know how they do it, but kids make the best art. It’s because they’re in the moment I think. They enjoy. They don’t overthink things. Unlike us adults, they’re not attached to the outcome and they certainly don’t try to control it. This is a small epiphany, another teachable moment. Not for the Boy; he’s already got it figured out. For me!
Create with abandon Michele. Like a child, do not worry about results. Just let the goodness flow from your fingertips and then… let it go.
Yes, they're not worried about the outcome, or what other people think. Isn't it too bad that we lose that ability. I wrote on my blog today "Life is too short for good taste." I don't mean we shouldn't think about aesthetics, but that we should express more without worrying about whether it lives up to arbiters of taste. Well, aren't I getting all deep…I think I need to go down to my studio and pretend I'm a kid.
I know! I need to pretend I'm a kid a whole lot more too…
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"Become as a little child…"
You nailed it! 'They are not attached to the outcome'. My theme for this year is to 'sew happy'. I want to enjoy the process more and sew for 'happy' not obligation or accomplishment. Thanks for the epiphany, it really helped me.
I think you're onto something there 9patchnurse. Sewing for you, and for the joy of the process will no doubt bring you happiness. Definitely. Enjoy!
Hi, I have a little gift for you, by Cris
http://tantparfa.blogspot.com/2012/01/una-coccola-deliziosa-versatile-blogger.html
Thank you so much Cristina, you're very generous!
oh, so beautifully true! and crayons work just fine, too!
I approve this message!
(The art is adorable, too.)
Kids art, I tell you. I love it!