https://dy-online.com/coleman-father/ Trusted Art Business Coaching and Consulting Sun, 01 May 2022 03:12:38 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://dy-online.com/coleman-father/#comment-14563 Thu, 03 May 2012 15:56:04 +0000 http://artbizsuccess.com/?p=10056#comment-14563 It is so important for parents to take it upon themselves to introduce their children to the world of art and creativity. Children want to be creative by nature, but it’s not always fostered or encouraged. What fulfilling lives they’ll lead with that kind of environment to grow up in.

]]> https://dy-online.com/coleman-father/#comment-14562 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:01:24 +0000 http://artbizsuccess.com/?p=10056#comment-14562 It’s hard to add anything to this wonderful post. But, as an artist dad of two grade-schoolers (and I am 52!) I will say that my artistic daughter (8) is resistant to being taught. I read somewhere that little ones think when their parent tries to teach them something, that it means they are doing it wrong.
It seems right to be the example, encourage, and offer when asked.
BTW, I was a child artist and the importance of praise can’t be under stated. Your attention is very important.

]]> https://dy-online.com/coleman-father/#comment-14561 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 22:11:08 +0000 http://artbizsuccess.com/?p=10056#comment-14561 Fantastic words! thank you for sharing…and happy father’s day…to get the napkins back must have been the absolute highest compliment your daughters could give! cheers for you and them…

]]> https://dy-online.com/coleman-father/#comment-14560 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 12:42:04 +0000 http://artbizsuccess.com/?p=10056#comment-14560 Loved this post. I know you are speaking to creative dads, but as an artist mom who was married to an artist dad, I wanted to chime in.
Watching my three children develop their creativity has been one of the most awe-inspiring things I have witnessed. Like you, my ex and I exposed our kids to art from a young age. I always had art materials set up for them, and they were exposed to other forms of creativity as well. Their dad is a comedian and puppeteer, and we were always making puppets and shooting videos together. I also cooked and baked with my kids, another creative art!
I am a furniture painter, among other visual art forms, and my kids saw me painting at my home studio. When I taught private art lessons, some of them participated alongside my students.
But the real joy has been in witnessing their individual paths. My oldest daughter studied fashion design, my middle son is a musician and visual artist and my youngest has talent but chooses to focus on sports right now.
Nurturing their creativity and watching them unfold as individuals is one of my greatest joys. When someone says that my two oldest are just like me, I quickly correct them. They may have inherited some of my talent genes, but they are unequivocally their own individual selves. And that is what parenting is all about!
Happy Father’s day to an awesome dad,
Sandy

]]> https://dy-online.com/coleman-father/#comment-14559 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 12:23:22 +0000 http://artbizsuccess.com/?p=10056#comment-14559 Thanks for this thoughtful post!

]]> https://dy-online.com/coleman-father/#comment-14558 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 20:38:53 +0000 http://artbizsuccess.com/?p=10056#comment-14558 Thanks Marty! As an artist and father also, my daughter has been exposed to art and the creative process since she was a toddler. She astounds me with her unique perspective and reminds me that there truly are no boundaries! A budding artist? – http://tinyurl.com/66r57ud http://tinyurl.com/5te3q5c http://tinyurl.com/6ezunel Thanks Allison for sharing!

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