Art features

Feature articles about art and children

Artistic Timelines

Artistic Timelines

I have about 10 original paintings around my house (excluding my own!) on various walls in various rooms. None of the paintings are hugely expensive but all were considered buys. Very few people buy paintings... 

Blue trees, a green sun and plenty of scribbles!

Blue trees, a green sun and plenty of scribbles!

When toddlers and young children start to use colours, we tend to immediately feel we should impose restrictions. Even the best-intentioned liberals amongst us will feel we must tell the child that the... 

Creating an artist!

Creating an artist!

There will always be debate as to whether artists are born or created, as will there be such debates about leaders, musicians and poets. Whatever your view is, some skills do need to be taught and talents... 

Encouraging creativity in your young artists

Encouraging creativity in your young artists

Every week our chosen professional artist, Lisa Keegan, will write a feature on working with and encouraging creativity in young children. Lisa has three young children of her own and works as a professional... 

Funny art from kids!

Funny art from kids!

I will be adding to this post on a regular basis. If you have anything funny that your kids drew or a funny art anecdote, email it to admin @ kiddingabout.com. I got the following one by email a while... 

Getting creative with toddlers!

Getting creative with toddlers!

Arts & crafts with toddlers means great fun! It is natural and even instinctive for children to want to express themselves through art. As children advance in age and artistic skill, they may need... 

Showcase your kids’ art!

Showcase your kids’ art!

When I visit someone’s house, I love to see photographs of their children scattered around. There is something very welcoming about clusters of framed photographs on a wall. It tells you first of...