With Brush and Canvas

"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." - Pablo Picasso

Yesterday I introduced Stu to the medium of paint. I had a board, a lot of brushes, and some acrylics at my house and he mentioned he'd always wanted to paint. I took 3 years of oil painting lessons so I got excited at the chance to paint again and teach someone what I knew. I grabbed my easel and supplies and we set up a studio in the living room.

We started with the basics: brush movements, types of brushes, how to draw a design, etc. He knew what he wanted to do; I hadn't found an idea to spark my interest. We dipped our brushes in the cup full of water and started dabbing.

There is something very therapeutic about wielding a brush.

Both our paintings turned into something we weren't expecting, and it was a glorious afternoon. His painting, "Fire Scry," is lovely - blues and yellows and oranges with a woman's face in the fiery circle. I need to find out what size that board is so we can find a frame. I'm also glad he was happy with the end product - it's frustrating to paint the first few boards and realize that you have a long way to go - I think because he knows how to draw well, he's got the basics covered already. (Way to go, dearest!!)

I wish I did not have schoolwork this week - I would love to come home from my hectic schedule and have time to just sit and paint. I love it.

I'm really glad Stu and I found something creative that we can do together. It's also cool that I was able to give him what he needed to do something he's been wanting to do for a long time. I'm so glad I kept all my art supplies, just for this.

Song for today: Little Wonders by Rob Thomas

What mediums do you like to create with?