The benefits of art and crafts

The Benefits of art and crafts...the good news is that they are not not merely a fun and enriching process, but what they promote can also leave positive implications on the child's well being, academic performance and other subjects!

http://www.livestrong.com/article/80368-benefits-arts-crafts-children/

Portraiture

Drawing ourselves or our best friend by using facial proportions and drawing features.

Cooper, 7

Julia S, 5

Martina, 6

Keeran, 6

Elyse Ann, 5

Elena, 6

Michael, 9

Kristina, 9

Maltese treasures- the Cippus in pencil

Maltese treasures- il-Gardjola tal-Isla in oil pastels and watercolour

Still life in Matisse's style...alla prima technique

Children produced a still life drawing of flowers, glass vase, a metal jug and lemon using the alla prima technique, meaning that they created the outline of the subjects in paintbrush and paint, rather than in pencil prior starting painting the picture. This encouraged spontaneity, confidence and observation skills, and also led to the painting to look more fresh and spontaneous.

Henri Matisse- Dishes and Fruit, 1901

Crows and poppies on a sunny day...little ones' work

Mother's Day- pastel flowers on black paper

Still life of a plant

Adding texture using pencil colours