Why Children Paint

Consideration from child psychology :

References
"Children's drawing story"
Minamikyushu University Art Education Laboratory

Translated Julie Whiting (Australia)

 

Childrens' drawings and creativity

Until now, many researchers have not recommended giving instructions to children regarding pictorial expression.

Creative expression cultivates the hearts and minds of children. Meanwhile the environment, tools, and materials support this expression.

In early childhood, children begin to develop their personality, separate from their mother.

Paintings around this time begin to be conscious of the three-dimensional effect and perspective of the object. From messy childhood drawings comes an attempt to capture the beauty of modeling and a representation close to that of a painting.

The creations of this period are still a process of self-development.
Therefore, adults should not criticize or value the work even to praise it, because it is a time of conflict with childrens' own hearts.

In addition, many mothers did not think that "coloring art" was harmful.
However, "coloring pages" have a negative effect on the creativity of young children.

It’s preferable to watch creative growth via painting, not coloring.

A child who grows up in a free environment can express his/her heart with peace of mind and eventually develop their creations.

In this "World Children Art Gallery", we have provided a venue for supporting children's artistic sensibilities.                      


References
"Children's drawing story"
Minamikyushu University Art Education Laboratory

Translated Julie Whiting (Australia)