START WITH ART: Trees
Each morning, we embrace creativity with a delightful ritual we call #STARTWITHART. Jenna’s kids, aged 7 and 10, along with Janet’s 10-year-old, join in this fun exercise that takes less than five minutes but leaves a lasting impact throughout the day.
This simple practice not only ignites their creativity but also sparks critical thinking, often leading to engaging discussions at the dinner table or during evening reading sessions.
Here’s how to #STARTWITHART:
- Take a Look: Begin by observing the artwork below.
- Ask Questions: Read the questions provided under the art to the children in your life.
- Ignite Creativity: Watch how starting your day with art can inspire imaginative thinking and problem-solving skills!
It’s that easy! Join us in this joyful morning routine and see how a little art can brighten your day. Let's START WITH ART!
Title: Trees
Artist: Piet Mondrian
Date: 1912
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 93.98 × 71.75 cm
Start with Art Questions:
- How do the abstract shapes and lines in the painting give the trees a different feeling compared to more realistic tree paintings you’ve seen?
- What do you notice about the colors the artist used/
- If you could change one part of the painting, like the colors or shapes, what would you change, and how would it affect the mood or feeling of the artwork?
Add our START WITH ART calendar to yours by clicking here then click "add." Share how you're folding this into your daily routine by tagging us on Instagram @pageofarthistory and/or the tag #startwithart 🖼️
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