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  • Art by 7 year olds

    I hope none of those kids is planning a career in the art world.
    Posted to XX Factor by JE Roethel on May 1, 2009
  • My Child Could Paint That

    What about kids like Akiane? (http://www.artakiane.com) She's definitely got a gift... she had some instruction since she was little, but her early art (before instruction) at 3 years old is incredible for a small child... and most definitely NOT abstract. Her visions for her artwork now and always have come from God though. She was never ...
    Posted to Culturebox by mbenner on October 8, 2007
  • My Child Could Paint That

    Marla, the elephants, and perhaps even your own brilliant progeny may be terrific painters—but they're not artists. This is because art is not just about making things or slapping pigment on canvas; it's also a way of thinking and seeing. I'm so glad to see this in print. I couldn't agree more. As an artist and a parent of 3 children... there's a ...
    Posted to Culturebox by xlil_bitx on October 8, 2007
  • art is neither soiology nor economics

    Art is the giving, loving, exultant essence of living existence. As an artist, or anyone that experiences a joyful sense of awe in the nature of creation, tapping into the power of 3 billion children's gentle gifts is all you will ever need for inspiration.
    Posted to Culturebox by Rudi on October 6, 2007