The first couple of pictures were created very soon after looking at real world examples of aboriginal art with the child. For the very first picture, supervision was required due to the age of the child. The shapes were created by reusing everyday items (such as a jar top) and the results are actually excellent considering that it was created by a child of 14 months old.
The way in which this child has kept the shapes spaced uniformly and in circular movements with guidance works particularly well, as does their imperfect blurring at the top which kind of adds to the effect (an almost cloud-like red sky).
The next picture required slightly more mentoring and was created by a 4 year old child. It put together a few different art techniques, which required a period of drying. This period was the hardest part of the picture since the child was extremely keen to continue :) so we therefore began work on another piece and once finished returned back it once it was totally dry. Again the picture uses and perfects similar techniques that was gained from the first picture and is slightly more intricate and colourful. This time as you might be able to see, the artwork is not abstract and forms an image. Can you see what it is is yet!
This final picture for today was incredibly simple for the child to create since it used and helped improve their skill in cutting card, and felt pieces and bringing the composition together. Their handprints work particularly well as wings, and I generally find that getting messy is usually the favorite part of drawing and painting sessions. Using and experiencing their sense of touch and being creative opens their mind to lots of interesting possibilities and is a great mechanism of expression.
Great fun was had in making these pictures and as I hope you agree the results were fantastic! Hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
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