I had so much fun painting with these 3 little artists! The oldest of this crew is almost 7 so mom knew to choose out simple images for their abilities. We worked with two canvases and created 2 "small child" creations with these three sweeties. Mom is an amazing cook and baker so I love that she chose to have them paint something for her kitchen!
For step one, little "N" and "L" came over to paint the canvas background. We started with two paint colors and worked on going up and down with our brushes to cover the whole piece with paint and mix as we go. Mom stayed to help with "N", who, by the way, may rule the world one day. Don't get me wrong though, we would all want her to! She is adorable!
I love these two pics, mom helping "N" with the brush strokes while "N" talks to the camera, and then "N" checkin' out because those sides...just tiring! Thanks mom! ha! "L" was still going strong though!
After a little break to let the paint dry, "L" came back to create a distressed look on both canvases with a kitchen scrub and light paint. He pulled the scrub down and filled the canvas with this lighter shade. He did great! Especially given the fact he does not like to get dirty and this technique is totally grimy! I think the first photo here captures his true emotions regarding the experience! Truly though, he was such a great sport and so happy and sweet!
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The "yucky hands" pictures! Awesome!
After spending the morning with these 2, I must say that this momma must love her life! They are the sweetest! Their personalities are adorable and so are they! Great job "N" and "L"!
Session 2! Big bro "J" came over after school to work on the details of the painting. First up was the tree trunk. He worked so carefully to stay in the lines and listened well on to how to use the brush. Very good! You can see his concentration in these snap shots!
Some dot to dot connections for those branches!
And then final fill ins! You can also see my first layer of lettering for the prayer we chose out here too.
Now "J" moved onto the leaves, first with a dark shade and then veins in a lighter shade. We talked about the shape of the veins and then he created them on his own!
Also a little bird in the tree and red berries put in with a q-tip!
And finally a hand stamp on the other canvas! "J" you were great! Such a good listener! Now he was off to play with his buddy, my son, who was anxiously awaiting the end of his session. Enjoy your afternoon!
"L" and "N" came with mom for pick up and signed the painting, and hand printed as well!
Then we took a photo op with the NEAR completed project! Their parts were finished, now I needed to complete their lettering. GREAT work little artists! What a special painting for the family to see whenever you are gathered in the kitchen!
Nice and silly!
And here is the final project with the lettering painted in! Lovely!
Then some rock colors,
and the littlest C called it a wrap! Nice start buddy! Isn't he adorable!
And finally some blending with a sponge to create a mist.....
Okay, now C4 was up for the final details. (I feel like I'm calling them robots- C1, C2,....but whatever, ninja's, robots, it all works! First he added details to the rock...
Then he worked on the foliage....C4 definitely had the most finicky part of the painting to contend with, but was totally up for the task.
Small ninja heads are now in...and soon to be slighty masked by greenery.....
