A new class with a new teacher and a new building — recipe for stress for a 2.6 year old. All that in mind, we decided a lazy day at home was in order. Morning was for painting.
L is very interested in abstract design, and she has a strong sense of color, particularly blue. A successful painting has a significant amount of blue. And pink.
All great artists teach as well, directly or indirectly. L is no exception, offering advice to neighboring painters.
“But, but, you use blue paint, Mama, and I use blue paint. Okay?”
And a productive painting session requires the artist remain focused on her work, heedless of where else her paint might be landing.