Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Budding Artist

Sammi's beautiful capture of our house, complete with steps leading up to the front door.  We're working on perspective, which has come a loooong way.  (You didn't really think our door and downstairs window were on our front lawn, did you?)  Sometimes I can see the influence of her teachers at work, such as in the formation of a definitive torso, and the addition of hands and feet.  She's a natural mimic - show her a couple of times, and she'll begin to take on the stylistic elements of someone else's work.  Recently I showed her how to draw a flower.  Her afternoon caregiver drew a daisy chain, with each daisy sporting a smiley face.  That's now what she deems "drawing flowers."  Eventually these copied elements will taper off, become something uniquely hers.  All great artists betray their influences in some way.  Not like I feel that we're headed to the Louvre, but watching the evolution, the little details and factors that shape how she draws and creates, fascinates me.  The stronger and more confident she is holding a writing instrument, the more detailed her drawings become.  Just a year ago, we were seeing giant, potato-shaped heads with two legs coming out of the bottom.  The mouth would curl off the side of the face.  

I wonder what she'll show us next...? 


13 comments:

Education: Exploring Online Learning said...

I LOVE IT. And your ? - that's clearly a unicorn horn, because Sammi is a unicorn!

Stephanie said...

it's absolutely magnificent!!!!!

Rochelle said...

She is a fabulous artist! Way to go Sammi!

Anna Theurer said...

beautiful artwork, Sammi!

alicia said...

looooveee it!

Leah said...

So impressed. As always! Love that girl.

CJ said...

Beautifully done!

We always give Em an "assignment" when she's bored. The funniest ones are "farms" with all the animals!

Anonymous said...

Love it! Wish she had drawn the neighbors ;-)

JC said...

Pretty darn good, I do believe you have a little artist on your hands :) Good job Sammi!

lovemy3 said...

Great job! Have I told you recently that pics of Sammi make my day?

Krista said...

That is so awesome! I just pray some of the musical abilities seep into Ella's soul, mind and body. And maybe her momma's creativity. I think Sammi's picture is wonderful!

April Vernon said...

Awesome!!!

Pallavi said...

That is so awesome..