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Artwork is hard work from the heart

Amy loves to paint and craft. Every day she spends time in the craft room and comes home with an assortment of different creations. After class she proudly tells me that she made artwork that we need to collect before hometime. And if we ever forget to collect said artwork…well, let’s just say our little artist can be a little temperamental.

Our little girl pronounces it as a combination of “heartwork” and “hardwork.” Even though I do correct it with her, I have to admit I find this pronunciation pretty cute and it still makes me smile. Isn’t it so true that art is actually both of those things combined…its hard work that comes from the heart!

But as any parent knows all artwork isn’t created equal. We do get some beautiful art projects that are done with a bit more supervision from the teachers. These ones are proudly displayed on the fridge or pinned up on her board in her room. I find she really enjoys seeing her art out in the house and it brings us all a little smile on dreary days. When I get a new one to stick up I make sure to tuck the other one away safely for her record book (which I still promise myself I will get around to some day).

So, the question is, what do we do with the other artwork? The paint splattered drips (future Jackson Pollock?) and pieces constructed from recycled material are a bit of a nuisance not only to display but to store later too. And to be honest not all of them are worth saving for the record book either! Yet knowing how much heart and hard work she puts into her art, and seeing how proud she is of each of the art creations, I find it difficult to throw them out. Often I will take a photo of the art and then secretly pop it into the recycling bin outside. Less chance of it being discovered, I hope.

Do any of you have budding artists, and what do you do with all of the art that comes home from school?

 

 

 

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4 Comments

  • Reply Nerisha Moodley November 30, 2017 at 10:47 am

    I have tried to hold onto our favourite pieces and made an agreement with them that we take a picture of each one and keep it digitally stored for now. There’s just so much and between that and the ridiculous rise in tiny collectible toys I’m starting to feel like I’m raising hoarders.

    • Reply Lisa Trollip November 30, 2017 at 12:14 pm

      I think taking photos of the art that you can’t keep is the best idea. We are definitely going to have a big clean out…a year’s worth of art is making me feel a little like a hoarder too! 😉

  • Reply Laura December 6, 2017 at 3:29 pm

    I saw something on Pinterest I think where they scanned it all in. So I am doing that 🙂

    • Reply Lisa Trollip December 6, 2017 at 4:59 pm

      Wow, that sounds awesome!

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