Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflower



Children mostly remembered this post impressionist painter as sad, emotional and sometimes weird. It was impressive to know that despite being at a tender age of 5 to 6 years old, these little ones were able to respond positively to the background of this painter. Some were able to reflect the story with positive note like, "If Van Gogh was my friend, I will tell him that he is a great artist so he wouldn't be sad. Or ask to give his lover a nice little painting instead of cutting his ear." Children were able to discuss the moral actions and emotions here. It was a great experience to embark on their first textured painting of sunflowers on canvas of course!