incognito Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) Here a chalk sketch my 9yo daughter did. I'm unsure if I'm looking through a fathers eyes, and I have no concept at all about decent art, but to me this is pretty fucking good for a kid having a play on a Bit of black paper dad found her in the shed and some chalk she scrounged up.The vases where on my mum and dads bench and she sketched them while I was at work, there was no assistance whatsoever. I'm unsure that if she's keen I'd get her some private tuition, she never stops drawing and sketching and her stuff is good but this one really hit me for a six. What yall think? Don't be to mean or I'll cry I just had to share it and I know there's some arty folk here. Edited February 28, 2015 by incognito 17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watertrade Posted February 28, 2015 Looks great. It gets my parental and professional approval ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
incognito Posted February 28, 2015 I think it's cool what she did with the colours and I love the imperfections especially the flowers. I just think it has a lot of life in it. Think I'm gonna get it framed. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theuserformallyknownasd00d Posted February 28, 2015 Get her to sketch you a bulbourizer bro 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watertrade Posted February 28, 2015 She will love that incognito Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paradox Posted February 28, 2015 i like it! i also like the imperfections & the striking way she's used color, mixing the colors in a way that gives in depth & vibrancy & it seems to be glinting in the light. & the details like how the flower stalks are refracted below the water in the vase. she definitely has a good eye that should be nurtured! Be careful with tuition though i reckon, you don't want to get the wrong teacher that floods her with too many 'rules' & stifles her natural creativity.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
incognito Posted February 28, 2015 I don't have one I'm ordering a new one. She mainly used to draw animals and insects but now she is into drawing stuff left on kitchen benches like vases, cutlery, envelopes and grocery bags. She can draw whatever she wants, I'm pretty free and easy with my parenting the only thing I've ever asked of her is manners, and she has beautiful manners which everyone always compliments her on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
incognito Posted February 28, 2015 But yeah I wouldn't know where to start with tuition I'm unsure if there's even such a thing out here in the central west, prolly a good idea to let her do her own thing with it I guess once she gets to high school the art teachers there would be a good resource. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manic Posted February 28, 2015 A nine year old or not that is awesome! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upside Posted February 28, 2015 Great work! As a parent myself, I'm very proud of any creativity in my children and let it roam free for exploration and development. I think the last thing they need is someone over their shoulder giving them pointers or tips. Unless it is asked for. Encouragement and positive feedback I like to give. Kids can't do it wrong, art is as always "in the eye of the beholder" Give her a high five! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brendo Posted February 28, 2015 That's awesome. Best of luck with it, I'd agree and hope her high school art teachers recognise the talent. My brother had a portrait he drew framed somewhere in Tokyo. All organised via his high school. From memory he entered a comp through his school and took out the prize. It's a shame he didn't do anything with the talent. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtarman Posted February 28, 2015 Very cool. Way better than I could do! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watertrade Posted February 28, 2015 A good thing to look for are holiday art programs at local unis or Tafes during the school holidays. there might not be anything in your area but there might be more than we think! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yawning Man Posted February 28, 2015 I reckon it's sick bra, sick!! In all seriousness, she does have talent and you should nurture it! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bullit Posted February 28, 2015 nice, my gurl aged 10 drawing sally from sonic 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teonanacatl Posted March 1, 2015 Maybe grab some other media for her to play with, water colour pencils, pencils, paints and stuff like that. Just leave it lying around for her to find as often incentives, pressure and expectations can make the creative daemon go away. Second the holidays art programs, really dig deep to find stuff. Also check out the botanical gardens they might do botanical drawing classes which would be fun for both of you! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FancyPants Posted March 2, 2015 She actually has a really good eye for lighting and composition! Second what paradox said and having different media for her to play with. Depending on her personality tho maybe too many options and shed lose focus. Did she really enjoy making it? Maybe dad could ask her to draw his garden? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
