Some artists — young and old alike — just don’t like realistic drawing. The task of portraying something exactly as it appears in real life can be daunting, and many find the process frustrating. For ...

Household objects, scrap paper and something to write with can be all it takes for curious kids to express their creativity. Artistic exploration is not limited to a classroom, experts say; parents ...

Some might argue that a Jackson Pollock painting looks like something a preschool kid could do, given a canvas and some paint. But abstract art is definitely distinct from the random splatters of a ...

Some parents hear the word "art" and envision marker on the couch, handprints on the walls and tons of general chaos. But it doesn't have to be chaotic – and creating art with your kids can propel ...

Salt painting is such a simple yet magical process for kids! With just glue, salt, and watercolor (along with a few of our helpful tips), you’ll be amazed at the colorful & unique artwork kids create ...

Kids who doodle, finger paint, or design bead jewelry aren’t just making art—they’re boosting their brainpower. Making a masterpiece—or just a stick-figure drawing—is actually a problem-solving ...

“At first glance the irregular shapes and geometric patterns of abstract art could appear difficult for the human brain to interpret. Art exhibitions like this one at the Saatchi Gallery in London, ...

Joanna Carden and her daughter Emma have made several stops at a small wooden box in their Capitol Hill neighborhood in Washington, D.C. The box looks like the Free Little Libraries that have become ...

Whether your child is a doodler, molder or all about paint, many kids possess some kind of artistic leaning, so it’s important to have art supplies handy. The best art supplies for kids allow them to ...

Even before I became a mom, I fantasized about the day I would get to start drawing or painting with a son or daughter of my own. My parents are artists, and many of my earliest memories include ...