I found out recently that my 7 year old daughter is an awesome artist! Her drawings are as good as photograghs, I swear! I want to encourage her to nurture this ability, but at the same time I want to discourage her from continuing to draw the kinds of things she does. All she seems to ever draw are pictures of herself crying and her 17 year old brother hitting and touching her. No one will ever want to buy this kind of discusting artwork. I want to push her away from this kind of subject matter but not push her away from art altogether.
2006-11-28 04:15:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
She must get a new home! Originality! For christ's sake! Her 17 year old brother must be her HUSBAND! My goodness! YOU must be her 17 year old brother's teste owner! My goodness! What a family! This is just amazing! THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
2006-11-28 14:15:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is a reason she draws what she draws. If you address them and make her home life happier her art will reflect that. Don't discourage her from drawing anything she wants to draw. Developing her artistic impression will make her a better artist and is a positive way to express negative emotions.
It doesn't matter how well she draws. If all she draws are pictures of crying and abuse then that is a cause for concern. I'd be more concerned with why she draws herself sad and abused and not how to get her to draw other things.
2006-11-28 04:32:42 · answer #2 · answered by WriterChic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! Your daughter's "subject matter" is quite a serious issue for her. She has found a way to express herself, and this is apparently something that she enjoys. Why would you want to censor her freedom of expression? If you feel that the work is disgusting, why don't you address the real issue: You daughter's feelings toward her brother and their relationship, as well as your daughter's unhappiness. If her brother is mistreating her, why do you allow this kind of behavior to continue? Children many times have no way to talk about what they are truly feeling, and sometimes art is the best way for them to express their message. Instead of ignoring it, address it! Be instrumental in changing the dynamic of the relationships that are important to her (you, her brother) and you will see the subject matter in her drawings change as she finds happiness and peace at home.
2006-11-28 04:27:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you asked yourself why your daughter draws the things that she does?Have you asked her? She is 7 years old and I don't think this is just some nice imaginary pictures. She is maybe trying to say something in her art, as most artists do. Show interest in the art that she does, and take it seriously. She sounds gifted. The best way to nurture her, is to take active interest, and praise the art that she does, so that she will continue to do it.
2006-11-28 04:25:40 · answer #4 · answered by B.Cakes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to let your daughter pursue her artistic abilities you have to be able to accept her art work, art is art. That's a way for her to release her inner self by painting.
Another way to encourage your daughter to appreciate art, start by going to the library and check out books about Renascence
contemporary art and modern art; rent videos which you could find geared towards small audience and easy to understand.
Also, visit Museums and explain to her what the picture means
and why they painted, you might have to explain about the mood of the artist and you might have to read a little bit about Art yourself.
2006-11-28 04:28:04 · answer #5 · answered by Sabine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it's good that you are wanting to support her in her artisitc abilities. I would show more concern about the subject matter and why she is drawing these images. She might be trying to tell you that something is very wrong. Talk to her about it. If she is drawing these becasue your son is abusing her, you need to get her help, not more art supplies, and if you feel uncomfortable about talking to her, have her speak with a doctor.
2006-11-28 04:26:04 · answer #6 · answered by Bamabrat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like the least of your problems is encouraging your daughters artistic abilities. Sounds to me like your son is doing stuff that is wrong to her and you need to address that first. Then you should enroll her into some art classes in a local program.
2006-11-28 04:58:00 · answer #7 · answered by iggy315 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-29 15:05:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As all artists tend to, she is communicating to you and to anyone she shows her artwork to. And what she is communicating is her perception of the world as it really is for her.
If her world is sadness and abuse at the hands of her brother, you've got a job that needs doing, and a child to save; you have some very serious challenges to start taking on as a parent. What she chooses to draw is not one of them.
2006-11-28 04:25:38 · answer #9 · answered by evolver 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
umm.
The first thing you need to address is why does she feel the need to express herself this way. I think there is something going on. If you have the resources to take her to a therapist, bring the drawings. I hate to say this but something is wrong.
2006-11-28 04:26:31 · answer #10 · answered by dark matter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋