tips and tricks

Washing your child and art equipment

Annie Hamman - August 13, 2015

Biggest fear that prevent a parents to start this type of art with the baby is the first question that comes to mind: “How on earth will I manage to clean my baby?” Throughts that are going through everyone’s mind (and believe me I faced these fears too) typically are: “Acrylics won’t come off easily.” “I am a neat freak.” “If it gets onto my …

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On costs involved with Fearless Art activity

Annie Hamman - May 31, 2015

Many parents believe that to provide art materials for this kind of activity is not affordable. We calculated the costs and they are not bigger per month than any other activities paid by mothers, like ballet or horse riding (the lessons itself and the gear you have to buy). There are however ways to cut costs even lower. You don’t have to buy canvases, get …

Variety of Tallulah’s paint application.

Annie Hamman - May 7, 2015

It’s a good idea to start painting with a couple of brushes and hands. However as Tallulah grew and became more inquisitive, we started adding various tools of application into her repertoire, just so the fun and exploration continues. You don’t have to do all of that variety to achieve great results with your child’s creative development. Hands and brushes REALLY IS ENOUGH. However, for those …

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Set up a space to paint.

Annie Hamman - May 7, 2015

Setting up a space to paint freely doesn’t have to be stressful logistics. All you need is a space where it’s permissible to do some acrylic splashes around. Best one is an art studio of course, but if you don’t have one, the garage is second best space to go. Layer the floor with plastic from builders warehouse, and if necessary cover the walls and …

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Some techniques of painting to show your baby.

Annie Hamman - April 29, 2015

Learning to paint for baby is like learning new language – easy. Show her once and she will repeat, plus will add her own creative technique to it. You don’t have to be artistic or creative yourself, it’s all about random mark making, without thinking or doubting. Basic rule is: put the paint on the canvas! How? However you decided to do it, with any …