Nursery World - Grand masters

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.

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:

* Have a well-stocked creative area, with a wide range of mark-making utensils and paper (rough, smooth, thick, thin, coloured and plain).

* Offer paint in a variety of colours and consistencies and take care of brushes.

* Always present the materials in an appealing and easily obtainable way.

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