Why we include the roots in kids artwork

Why we include the roots in kids artwork

In our children’s classes, we often paint the roots of plants, and this is done with intention. We gently introduce the idea that what is unseen is just as important as what is visible—that life is supported by hidden processes beneath the surface. Rather than...
Why we don’t use grids in the kids art classes

Why we don’t use grids in the kids art classes

WHY WE DON’T USE GRIDS AND FORMULAS IN OUR KIDS ART CLASSES: At Sunshine Art School, we believe childhood should be honoured, not rushed- that’s why we don’t teach kids to copy using grids or formulas. We want children to draw what they feel, not...
Circles, curves and flowing forms in the kids artwork

Circles, curves and flowing forms in the kids artwork

You’ll notice that in many of the artworks created by children at our Art School, there are many circles and flowing curves. Soft circular shapes appear in backgrounds, from tea-stain patterns around flowers to gentle circular pastel backgrounds, as well as in objects...