WednesdayWaldorfWisdom 🌳 For the 28th of February, let’s focus on the importance of creativity in children’s development. Waldorf education emphasizes hands-on, creative learning. So, this week, encourage your child to express their imagination freely. Whether it’s painting a springtime landscape, writing a story, or building a castle, allow them to explore their creative instincts. Remember, it’s the process, not the product, that matters. This journey of creation enhances their problem-solving skills, instills a sense of accomplishment, and nurtures their artistic sensibilities. Let’s cultivate a generation of creators, not just consumers.
Heres a simple wet on wet painting to do with the children:
Wet-on-Wet Watercolor Painting of a Spring Bulb
I’m thrilled to guide you through a simple wet-on-wet watercolor painting experience. This technique encourages the free flow of color and embodies the vibrant energy of spring. We will create a beautiful painting of a spring bulb, using two Stockmar paint colors.
Materials needed:
Two Stockmar watercolor paint colors of your choice. I recommend using ’12 Carmine’ and ’05 Lemon Yellow’ to capture the essence of a blooming spring bulb.
Watercolor paper
Two paintbrushes
A jar of clean water
A sponge or towel
Instructions:
Start by wetting your watercolor paper entirely with clean water using a paintbrush. Make sure the entire surface is moist but not puddling.
While the paper is still wet, dip another paintbrush in the ‘Lemon Yellow’ paint. Apply gentle strokes at the bottom of the page to represent the bulb underground. Keep the shape rounded and size it according to your preference.
Clean your brush and dip it in the Carmine’ paint. Apply it from the top of the yellow bulb, extending upwards to suggest the shoots. Allow the colors to merge and flow naturally.
Encourage the child to observe how the colors blend and create new shades. This is where the magic of wet-on-wet painting lies.
Let the painting dry naturally. Remember, in Waldorf education, the process is what truly matters. The finished masterpiece is just a bonus!
Once the painting is dry, you can discuss with the child what they observed and felt during the process.
If yo uare loving Wet-on-wet painting and looking for more information – I love two books in particular “Painting and Drawing in Waldorf Schools” by Thomas Wildgruber has a series of wet-on-wet instruction for all of the elementary grades. and “Colour Dynamics: Workbook for Water Colour Painting and Colour Theory” by Angela Lord. Arranged by color it shows a series of paintings and wonderful visualization.
Remember, every painting is unique and there are no mistakes. Encourage the child to enjoy the process and express their creativity freely.
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