Embodiment of children in drawings. How to unleash talents through creativity. From 1 to 18

Elena Townend -Efimova is an artist, a teacher with an experience of more than 40 years. Thanks to her many years of observations and the rich practical experience of teaching, she was convinced that every child is an artist.

In his work, the author refuses the traditional approach to learning when they expect the picture to be as realistic as possible. Such expectations of parents and teachers are poured into editing, a demonstration, as “necessary”, criticism. As a result, children"s fantasy and the desire to draw, express themselves through creativity are blocked, because they will fix it anyway. In the lessons, Elena offers something radically different. But what if you do not interfere with the young artist to transfer its unique vision of the world to paper? Let the trees be blue, do not force them to repaint, so that it really is. Or if the child tries to portray the animal, do not improve it, erasing and correcting "shortcomings". Such a desire to improve children"s work undermines the desire to express himself, deprives confidence, the child thinks that something is wrong with him, since his drawing is rule - he closes, stops experimenting, looking for himself in color, shape, style.

Thanks to this book, you will learn how to help children connect to the source of creative energy through drawing, feel free to manifest themselves and share their eyes on the world. Surprisingly: boys and girls, who initially do not limit in the freedom of artistic expression, after a while, master the academic drawing and, if desired and some practice, can draw the same realistic images.

The author’s recommendations, wise clues, interesting stories from the life of her students - you will find fascinating reading and a sea of ​​amazing discoveries.
A book for parents and teachers