by Alisha | Art Inspiration
Pablo Picasso once said, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” Why is it that almost all little children know they are incredible artists? Seriously. Go into a room of preschoolers scribbling away and tell one how...
by Alisha | Art Inspiration
Here are a few suggestions to help your teen overcome creative blocks. Every artist has them, and each has to deal with them in his or her own way. Frustration, anxiety, that nagging feeling that you just can’t measure up – as humans, we all go through...
by Alisha | Art Inspiration
Nurture the inner artist in your teen by cultivating their love of art. Our teens need encouragement on their artist journey, and who better to encourage them than YOU the parent. “Artists create things that that point us to beauty, to truth, to God.” ~...
by Alisha | Art Inspiration
One way to cultivate your teen’s love of art is to help them establish a regular “artistic practice.” As they begin to see themselves as an artist, they must also honor themselves as an artist. And that means practicing their artistic techniques just...
by Alisha | Art Inspiration
One of the best ways to help cultivate your teen’s love of art is to apprentice him or her to the great “masters” of art. In fact, that’s how the great masters themselves perfected their artistic practice. An integral part of their studies was...
by Alisha | Art Inspiration
Artistic expression is a personal act of courage and often goes against the status quo. By giving your teen freedom to explore his or her creative side you are allowing them to explore their potential and embrace the person that they are. “Creativity flourishes...
