Kids and Art: Myths That Need Busting, Part Two

Learning to draw improves concentration levels, problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.

It increases reading readiness and visual perception skills, and for all ages promotes stress reduction and healthy self-esteem . . . so why isn't it a priority?

Last week and this week here's another . . .

Myth 2: There is a “Right” Way to Draw

It’s sad but true that most people think drawing and the art process must be done in a particular way.

When you ask them can they draw, they compare their efforts to some great artist and tell you they can’t do it. Most people also think you can’t look at photographs or other drawings for inspiration, but they don’t know that Picasso and Michelangelo both spent the first five years of their training in copying exercises!

Critical atmospheres abound around art so many people shy away from even attempting to draw anymore. But if you expose yourself to as many styles as possible and start to draw, you will reclaim the natural ability you have to draw and encourage others to do the same.

Read next week's blog post to discover the third infamous myth!