Creativity and Art Builds Skills

Creativity and Art help kids develop critical divergent thinking skills, along with problem-solving skills. In addition, creativity and art provide outlets for processing ideas, expressing emotions, and simply having fun in a low-stress, peaceful manner.

This painting -- "Raining Rainbows" -- was inspired by watching the rain fall upon a lake near our home. As I applied the paints, the vision took on a life of its own, feeling as if I were watching a rainbow streaming down into the waters of the lake.

Easy enough for kids to try, abstract pieces like these are especially enjoyable and rewarding to render. They help boost creativity and provide a gratifying sense of accomplishment. This, in turn, helps to build self-confidence, new skill sets, and a new, fun hobby, as well!

The short YouTube video of this painting can be viewed here: Quick Abstract Art Try your own version of the painting!

Happy homeschooling!

Easy Textured Paintings for Fun

"Easy Textured Paintings" Having fun creating textured paintings this month! See how to create depth and dimension with modeling paste. Then add colorful details for unique interest!

Also, you'll see a sneak peak of my Home Art Studio!

The painting tutorial and sneak peak can be viewed on my YouTube channel, Misty Glow Studio, at this link: Misty Glow Studio.

Use this summer to create more, try new hobbies, finetune special skills, and simply de-stress through art and creativity.

Have a great summer!