ChildArt articles from July 2005

ChildArt archives from July 2005

Editor's corner.(Editorial)
July 1, 2005... Dear Readers, Childhood creativity is the source of all human achievements. It is therefore essential that children's innate creativity is nurtured and encouraged. A child's creativity and imagination find a safe home in their...

Importance of art & creativity.(Perspective)
July 1, 2005... Why does creativity and art matter? We know many of art's benefits, such as improving fine motor skills, helping to develop a sense of space, and healing' through art therapy. But are these the reasons why art matters to you? We asked our...

Gaurav Agrawal: India's Picasso.(Spotlight)(Biography)
July 1, 2005... "If you are not the SUN, be a STAR and shine like a diamond wherever you are. I would like that his talent uncovered may bloom and its fragrance be smelt all over the world." Gaurav's Mother Shortly after his birth a priest told the...

Claudia Suteu: Romania: many talents.(Spotlight)
July 1, 2005... Claudia Suteu is a 14-year-old artist, who lives in the historic town of Brasov in central Romania. The 750-year old city impresses with its cultural heritage and natural beauty. When Claudia looks out her window on the seventh floor she...

Abstract environment.(Masterpiece)
July 1, 2005... The colorful painting you see is by Yotam Gidron, age 14, representing the state of Israel as part of ICAF's Utopia Project. The painting is an interesting one in which the artist presents bands and blocks of symbols, representing features of...

Zeynep Can Koray: Turkey: art is in the air.(Spotlight)
July 1, 2005... Zeynep is a 15-year-old artist and visionary living in Ankara, the capital of Turkey. She was born in Istanbul but her father's job in the tourism industry brought the family to Ankara when she was little. Before Zeynep could walk she...

Matthew Bastion: New Zealand.(Spotlight)
July 1, 2005... Matthew is a boy with many goals. One is to make the planet safer and another is to bridge the worlds of art and sport. The nine-year-old artist took part in ICAF's Third Arts Olympiad, painted a winning artwork on the theme "My Favorite...

Roberta Poggi: Italy.(Spotlight)(Cover story)
July 1, 2005... When you think of Italy, what comes to mind--the Coliseum in Rome, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, gelatto, pizza and other yummy treats? Those are all very well and good, but what about art? As you probably know, Italy has a reputation for...

Rainbow scarf: nothing feels as good as luxurious silk!(HandsOn)
July 1, 2005... A hand painted silk scarf is something you will enjoy wearing or it will make a great gift for someone special. Imagine it took twelve pounds of cocoons to produce one pound of silk! Silk scarves can be ordered easily and come pre-hemmed in...

Parrots and art: Natalia Hoosova: Slovak Republic.(Heading)
July 1, 2005... If birds and animals can be our friends, why can't they be our art critics or advisors? My two parrots, Coca and Black, always help me with my painting, Sometimes they ridicule my art, break and eat my dry pastels, chew my special paper,...

Alejandro Goldzycher: Argentina.(Heading)
July 1, 2005... Alejandro began drawing when he was one. When he was five his parents took him to see "Le Moulin de la Gallette"--it is the only painting by the famous Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh at the Argentinean capital's Fine Arts Museum. The little boy...

Frin Nerz: Canada.(Spotlight)(Interview)
July 1, 2005... Katherine may seem like a regular teenager who just turned 15. She lives in small town in Canada, goes to school, works part-time at a small office supply store, hangs out with her friends and she enjoys "what any kid likes to do... relax."...

Victoria Yin: United States: growing with art.(Spotlight)(Biography)
July 1, 2005... My name is Victoria Yin. I was born in Boston, Mass. I am 9 years old and in fifth grade. I started drawing when I was a little over one year old. When my mom was busy doing architectural designs and projects at home, she would give me a...