Family Drawing Time
General / Posted on April 20th, 2008
My kids and I have been trying out some of the ideas for creative time Amanda Soule describes in her excellent book, The Creative Family. Just wait until you see their awesome hand painted placemats! I’ve got a little bit of stitching to do before I share them with you, but trust me, they’re great. I don’t know when I last saw my kids so excited about a project.
Today, we sat down together for a little family drawing time. My kids already are confident artists and enjoy coloring and sketching, but I think having some additional bits of inspiration set out on the table and the better quality materials Amanda recommends made this an even more enjoyable experience.
Here, Sam works on a large scale grinning skull he found in one of Ed Emberly’s drawing books:
Claire didn’t attempt to draw anything in particular, but she enjoyed experimenting with markers:
I tried painting with watercolors, which I haven’t done in a good twenty years or so.
I had fun–after I put a damper on my critical side and just enjoyed the process. Already I’m looking forward to our next drawing session.
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April 21st, 2008 at 11:05 am
This looks like fun! I’ve been wanting to have a little creative session with my own gang.
April 21st, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Love this! We did our own Family Drawing Time last week as well. I am loving Amanda’s book! Here’s a link to my blog post about our own drawing time.
http://kellyswritelife.blogspot.com/2008/04/sparking-family-creativity.html
Keep enjoying the projects together!
Kelly
April 22nd, 2008 at 11:44 am
Hi Amy! I’m so glad to see you blogging again. I’ve missed you. But if anyone understands that sometimes its just not doable its me! My blog is still straining to stay alive with all the changes I’m making in life recently.
I’m enjoying seeing claire and sam in their creative endeavors right alongside you!
Hugs to you my friend. I’m so glad you are feeling better! Too bad it snowed on your little garden though. ugh. Are you doing container gardening still for veggies?
April 23rd, 2008 at 6:53 am
Oh man. I have been meaning to buy this book and keep forgetting. Thanks for the reminder! Can’t wait to see the placemats!