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Paint Like a Child

2/2/2016

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My granddaughter, Charlotte, loves to paint.  In fact, I can put out paint for her (she loves pink and purple) and she will just "paint her heart out".  I love to watch her, knowing that she has no inhibitions.  She is not worried about the success or lack of for the finished painting.  She doesn't worry about getting just the right shape or composition, or if the colors get muddy.  She just loves to move those colors around and around.  Of course, I know that it is a wonderful activity for her to express her creativity and to just have fun.

All of this brings me to my point.  It is too bad that we, as adults, loose that sense of freedom of expression.  Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could continue to create with that kind of confidence, spontaneity, and imagination, not worrying about the right or wrong way to do something.  Children don't think about critiquing their work. They paint freely and with confidence and pleasure.  Spontaneity, imagination, play, experimentation, and a lack of inhibitions are all desirable components for creating artwork.  That is true for anyone, adult or child. 
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As artists, we don't want to go back to childhood, but it would be nice to create with "wild abandon" like a child.  Enjoy the process.  Be spontaneous and confident and have fun!
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Bridal Bouquet

1/6/2016

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Several years ago, I was thinking about what to give a very dear friend's daughter as a very special present to express my sincere appreciation of her friendship.  It was her daughter's wedding and the present needed to be a lasting and beautiful reminder of her special day.  For her gift, I decided to do a painting of her wedding bouquet.  The actual bouquet would not last, but the painting would always be a reminder of the beauty of that day.  I have since painted many bouquets.  Sometimes, they are gifts for friends and sometimes, a commission for a client to give to a relative or friend as a gift.  What better way to express your thoughtfulness and to commemorate the bride's big day than with this unique gift.  I have designed a gift certificate to give to the bride before the wedding day in anticipation of the gift.  My most recent painting is pictured below and was painted for my daughter-in-law's cousin.  What beautiful flowers they were and what a joy to paint!
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    Kay Hofler

    I am a retired art teacher and now a full time professional artist who loves to paint and share my paintings with family, friends art lovers and patrons. 

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