Over the past three years, I have had a wonderful time working with children in my home studio to create the perfect gift. I prep a 30X40″ canvas with a beach scene, a snowy mountain scene, a meadow, a bike trail, or a farm scene the day before the booked studio time. Then I work with the children to conceptualize their family within that scene. The children plan the composition, choose the colours and paint themselves as well as mom and dad, pets and even sometimes grandparents.
The delight is palpable and they work with accuracy but kindness (let’s give dad more hair, mom used to be blond, how about if I make dad’s stomach smaller?). The result is a lasting memory and a truly original gift.
Still time to book for Father’s Day or a great gift to bring to the family cottage this summer (you always bring potato salad).
All materials, instruction and studio time $295.
www.artstudioforchildren.com