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What Art Teaches..
Unlocking a child's creativity is pure MAGIC!
As an artist, a teacher, a mentor and a friend; my mission in life has always been to help guide young (and older!) minds to reach their unseen creative potential.
There are just so many advantages and benefits with art education, it is a wonder (and a shame) why it has been so downplayed. Without art, life wouldn't be as grand. We wouldn't be able to notice colors and textures or moments. We wouldn't have the many inventions and creations that came directly from the Creative Soul. So much in Life, as we know it, would have nothing, if Art wasn't alive.
Oh, the wonderful places you will go with Art in the Heart! Read on!
Oh, the wonderful places you will go with Art in the Heart! Read on!
The Arts Teaches Us...
1. to Respect Others from all walks of life and struggles.
2. to start a Dialogue, no matter the subject.
3. to Experiment with Materials and explore the possibilities.
4. to Observe, listen, feel and create.
5. to Find our own Voice in a place where so many voices are heard.
6. to Evaluate our Selves and how we interact with the world.
7. to Make Connections with the world and the people around us.
8. to Express Ourselves through ways we thought impossible.
9. to Learn from Our Mistakes, because mistakes are portals to discovery.
10. to Clean up and be mindful of the environment.
11. to Reflect on Our Work and evolve, grow, and learn.
12. to Embrace Diversity, to love and respect all the people in the world, big or small.
13. to Persevere and always keep going, always keep talking.
14. to have an Opinion, because without speaking our truth, we cannot live our truth.
15. to Appreciate Beauty in every single thing on this Earth.
16. to Break Away from Stereotypes and find an unwalked path.
17. to Envision Solutions and solve issues.
18. to Value Aesthetics and feel the beauty each Artist represents.
19. to See another Point of View, walk in another person's shoes.
20. to Innovate and to not be afraid of making changes.
Spotlight Artist: Fred Babb
"Fred Babb’s expressive colors, powerful statements and dynamic compositions makes him one of my favorite artists. Unfortunately, Fred died in 2006. I would have like to have met him. He stood for everything I believe art should be; an extension of oneself that is not necessarily taught, but understood. I try to remember this each time I walk into my classroom and face the little individuals that we often clump together as a whole. I try to remember that each child has a story. Each child has an expression. I don’t always maintain this level of thinking. Often I succumb to the pressures of classroom management and parent expectations. At times, I’m a slave to the minutes on the clock, finishing the project, encouraging the kids along.Rushing.Poking.But when I browse through my collection of Fred’s Art (check out his website here), he slows me down. Reminds me of why I’m here. Nudges me to think in broad terms. Tells me to remember the most important thing of all: don’t let yourself be the reason kids abandon art. Be the reason why they embrace it…for life."
Quote: Art & Soul
"Art is the essence of our souls. Bringing that out in a child - their heart and soul - is a magical task. What we are doing matters." - JS
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