At
Mitchell, we have a little motto in our art room:
A little bit of mess, but NO STRESS, makes a great day in
art!
We really focus on having the right attitude; just
trying your personal best and the rest will follow.
- But to get better at anything, you must practice!
It’s natural for children to compare their art,
or themselves, to others. That adds a lot of stress on them, so I try
to encourage the students to let the art take them where it wants to
go. This class is where they should be able to express their true creative
selves and not worry about if it’s “right”.
In class we discuss artists
from all mediums and styles. We discuss current, working artists as
well as the masters from long ago. We don’t try to copy someone
else’s art because all art should be different! Artwork that is
created by inspiration is what makes it unique, just like each individual
artist in the room!
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