Hello Pelham artists and families! If you've been following my posts every week, you may have figured out by now that I favor the development of creative thinking over the creation of polished finished artwork. I think that art is a great tool to teach lifelong skills such as reflecting, persisting, exploring, observing, envisioning, and expressing. After all, the product of an art class should not be a display-ready artwork created by following step-by-step directions, but a growth in thinking capabilities and an increased trust in oneself. With that in mind, here are some creative exercises that involve combining common objects and drawing that just might get you to think in a different way. Most are courtesy of an artist named Jon Burgerman, from his book, "It's Great to Create: 101 Fun Creative Exercises for Everyone", which I randomly had checked out of the Jones Library right before we were all sent home. Anyways, give one or more a try! And as always, I'd love to see what you make. Send me a picture at [email protected]
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