"When I am in my painting, I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It is only after a sort of 'get acquainted' period that I see what I have been about. I have no fear of making changes, destroying the image, etc., because the painting has a life of its own. I try to let it come through. It is only when I lose contact with the painting that the result is a mess. Otherwise there is pure harmony, an easy give and take, and the painting comes out well."-Jackson Pollack
I read this quote to my kids and when I asked them what they thought-if they understood this idea of being in a painting- the response was "of course I get it." Brittney closed her eyes and explained it to me- "its like my mind is nowhere else"
I am sure that 'teaching' art to kids needs to be about exploration -
about allowing oneself to get into the work - then incredible art will be made and it will be truly authentic - harmonious -
Its been an incredible year making Art with children - it is making my life more interesting, more valuable and more balanced - creating the most colorful part of My own collage -
Thank You Kids and Happy New Year !!
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