LAR Art Studio
  • Home
  • About
    • Bio
    • Media
    • CURRICULUM VITAE
  • Art
    • 2020 Paintings
    • 2020 Mixed Media Collage
    • Abstract Color Studies
    • Other Available Paintings
    • “Dreamers” Limited Edition Fine Art Print
    • Contemporary Art Collage, 2016 + 2017
  • Workshops
    • Testimonials
  • Calendar
  • Contact
    • Commission + Engagement Request Form

Painting with the Little Artists: Story of the Christmastide Parament

12/30/2017

1 Comment

 
Picture
Artist Pablo Picasso is quoted often as saying, "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up."  It's so true. Ask any child if he or a she is an artist, and more often than not they boldly proclaim, "YES!" without a second of hesitation.

At the end of 2016 when Holy Family HTX commissioned me to create 9 liturgical year  6' x 6' paintings, I began research and planning for the work. One of the many things I wrote included, "For the Christmas painting, invite a child to join you in the process--the theme demands it."

So come early fall, I honored this inner nudging and waited for a child before starting the piece. 

That's where one of my young friends comes in! He joined his mother during a private workshop I hosted in the studio and was absolutely taken  . . . When I told him that one canvas was especially for Christmas, I saw starlight twinkle in his eyes. That's when I knew it was time to begin this painting. So I handed him a brush, and his art became the first to mark the canvas.

"Ok, buddy, I want you to paint the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Christmas and Jesus coming into the world." I said.

He joyfully painted a heart and wrote his name next to it. I couldn't wait to join him and be inspired by his work. I knew then it was the right decision to co-create this painting with him and other little artist friends. Over the process of a couple of months, I invited two other children to add their painting, drawings and general artistry upon the canvas and join me in the process.

Here are my takeaways for our time together co-creating this piece:

1. Do not fear. Take risks, be vulnerable and true to yourself.  Trust your first response to the materials before you and the space you have to work with.  Remember there are really no mistakes in art.  

2. Have FUN, don't overthink the process. It's ok to loose control. 

3.  The way the children moved the brush and marked the canvas inspired me to move differently, as well. A few of their brush strokes seem to have found their way into my making vocabulary. While working on my current painting for Epiphany, I notice myself using some of the some of the brushstrokes and mark making techniques the child artists intuitively did with freedom, confidence and ease, 

I'm grateful for the markings, letters, brushstrokes, and joyful creative energy of Cobe, Owen and Hazel who all confidently added to the work throughout different stages of the process. I have a feeling that will not be my last collaborative painting with little artist hands.
Picture
Picture
Picture
"Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry, the philosophy which does not laugh and the greatness which does not bow before children." 
-Khalil Gibran


Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Written by Lanecia Rouse Tinsley.
​Edited by Ciona Rouse.
Photographs by Lanecia Rouse Tinsley + Brittney H. 
1 Comment
https://samedayessay.net/write-my-essay link
1/10/2021 04:30:48 am

He looks so cute while holding the brush. He should submit his picture at https://samedayessay.net/write-my-essay, he will surely win the cutest award. I doubt anyone will be cuter than this.

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Picture
    Photograph by Lacie Brawner

    Author

     Lanecia A. Rouse Tinsley
    An artist (photographer, crafter, painter, musician and writer ) based in Houston, Texas. 

    Categories

    All
    Art
    Courage
    Creativity
    Film
    Houston
    Howard Thurman
    Inspiration
    Iphoneography
    LAR Art
    Photography
    Portraits
    Sunlight

    Archives

    December 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    March 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    June 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    May 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014

    RSS Feed

    Picture
  • Home
  • About
    • Bio
    • Media
    • CURRICULUM VITAE
  • Art
    • 2020 Paintings
    • 2020 Mixed Media Collage
    • Abstract Color Studies
    • Other Available Paintings
    • “Dreamers” Limited Edition Fine Art Print
    • Contemporary Art Collage, 2016 + 2017
  • Workshops
    • Testimonials
  • Calendar
  • Contact
    • Commission + Engagement Request Form