Put children in the picture about using art for creative expression by looking at famous paintings and thinking about imitating their techniques, says Beverley Michael
The work of famous artists can be an invaluable source of inspiration for children's own paintings, enabling them to learn about different styles of art while experimenting with new techniques and materials.
However, success in developing children's appreciation of art and promoting their confidence as young artists depends on both good resources and practice. Ideally, early years providers should:
Portraits
Talk to the children about how people have always been used by artists as subjects to paint or draw. The most common way is for the artist to make a 'portrait' - a picture of someone so that people can recognise who it is.
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