Artplay

Artplay. OK, I made that word up just now. Perfect for this topic. Just like my hands made up this design of color tiles last week. Even if we’re not “natural” artists, allowing ourselves some time to create each month is key to recharging our batteries, stimulating problem-solving in other areas of our lives, and just plain ol’ fun!

Grab something in your hands–clay, building sets, geometric tiles–like I did last week and let your hands create. Free yourself from any preconceived outcome. There’s no critique, no performance evaluation, no winner. Just play and drink in the colors and textures.

WHAT’S THE DEAL?: As we grow older, as part of the brain development process, many of us begin to specialize in different areas and stop experimenting in others. That’s where the phrase, “Oh, I’m not an artist!” comes in. Except that we all are artists.We all create beauty and visual statements in our lives, whether through traditional art, music, gardening, building, photography or even cooking. Take a break from your routine; let your hands play and build. Your brain and your soul will thank you!

Oh, and if you are going to play with art with your children, one of the best ways to encourage them as creative people is to say, “Tell me about what you’ve made.” And then wait…really wait…for them to tell you. Don’t fall into the trap of being their art appreciation expert or critic. They will inspire themselves. And if they don’t have much to say or focus on telling you how they made their work, that’s perfect. Much of the important work of childhood is the process of making something, not the final outcome. Tell them, “I enjoyed making art with you.”

RESOURCES: The Blanton Museum of Art on the University of Texas campus is FREE on Thursdays and they’ll validate parking in the garage next door for $3.00. How’s that for big fun and ease? On the second floor, there’s a refuge in a circular tower for you to play with some quality building and design toys. For your peace of mind, this is best to do with children 7 and up because of the small pieces. Or you could also just take yourself!  Also check out our Green Girls Arts & Invention Course; we have one more spot open for this fall.

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