Craig and I watched an awesome documentary about a four-year-old named
Marla Olmstead who picked up a brush, started painting, and never looked back! She was big news a few years ago as her paintings started to be shown in New York City galleries for thousands of dollars. What most impressed me was her parents-- that they allowed her the creative freedom to try to do a real painting on canvas and when she was good, to protect her innocence from the crazy world of adults! The movie is called "
my kid could paint that" and delves into the whole definition of what art is and how to determine it's value. After a horrible experience with 60 Minutes, they were able to prove that these paintings were all Marla... her true voice coming out in them and her perception of the world in the abstract images. I gained an even greater appreciation of abstract art seeing it through the eyes of a four year old! I want to give my children paint and canvas and see what they have to "say"! Every art teacher should see this and even every parent. Two thumbs up!
Craig and I watched an awesome documentary about a four-year-old named Marla Olmstead who picked up a brush, started painting, and never looked back! She was big news a few years ago as her paintings started to be shown in New York City galleries for thousands of dollars. What most impressed me was her parents-- that they allowed her the creative freedom to try to do a real painting on canvas and when she was good, to protect her innocence from the crazy world of adults! The movie is called "my kid could paint that" and delves into the whole definition of what art is and how to determine it's value. After a horrible experience with 60 Minutes, they were able to prove that these paintings were all Marla... her true voice coming out in them and her perception of the world in the abstract images. I gained an even greater appreciation of abstract art seeing it through the eyes of a four year old! I want to give my children paint and canvas and see what they have to "say"! Every art teacher should see this and even every parent. Two thumbs up!
6 comments:
My littlies have painted a art works on canvas over the holidays. They aren't art gallery quality works of art.....but they speak volumes for the sense of achievement they felt... and that's something that money just can't buy! You have to encourage, support and supply what they need...or how else will you....or they know what they can truly do?!?! Jen
This is amazing! I'd love to have a canvas over the mantle or behind a chair. This makes me think I need to give the boys a canvas and see what they come up with. It would be art gallery quality but it would be a conversation piece!
How wonderful, I hope that she continues to love painting. If only we could keep our inner child within us when we grow up!
Beautiful paintings ! It is unbelievable and beautiful ! She is as old as Clara... but I buy Clara's paintings 10 cent each. Hé hé hé ! Good price ;) Is she still painting ?
all i can say is wow! i need to let true paint more... or rather explore lots of different mediums for her to enjoy and grow. that little girl is so amazing!!!
Yes, she is still painting! I emailed her parents and her father emailed me back! He said she is just a very happy normal little girl who just loves to paint! They are terrific parents!
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