Don’t underestimate the talent and creativity of toddlers and preschoolers. From working in child care for several years I can say that I’ve been truly inspired by some of the art these kids make.
It‘s like the purest form of expressionism. Child art is spontaneous, passionate, whimsical, and free.
When young kids make art, a lot of their process is the experience of mark making. To a toddler, art is discovery and play. This process inspires my own work now. I create with the intent to play and learn, not to produce a masterpiece.
I’ve found that the less I think about the end result, the more confident and free I am in my choices.
Practice naïveté and joy in your art and I promise you will create work that reflects your spirit. Reconnect with your inner child artist :)
(All of these images are from toddlers I have worked with)