Artistic pursuits
Kiki was truly inspired by the art exhibit at the zoo. The pieces that impressed her most were an eagle constructed out of layers of paper and a picture composed entirely of yarn. She is currently making plans to create pictures composed of small objects. She plans a pair of birds created out of ripped paper. She plans a picture done in paint pointilist style. She also plans a picture composed of tiny colored pebbles. She is only 10, but I believe she actually has the patience and skill to pull these off. I’m being supportive. In fact part of me is interested enough that I want to try a ripped paper project myself. As if I didn’t have enough projects going right now.
Kiki is also talking about starting up art lessons again. She has too many activities going on this spring, but I’ve told her we’ll consider it for next fall. I’m so glad to see her pursuing this interest and developing a creative outlet. I’m also very glad for her to have something she can feel really accomplished about.