Children's artwork and paintings often times can make even the most jaded of adults feel a sense of whimsy. Throughout my career I have crossed paths with many artists who have demonstrated this fact again and again.
Children's painting can definitely inspire or reignite ones sense of whimsy one such artist once told me. He was asked to overhaul the waiting area in a children's hospital. He was floundering badly to come up with ideas when he ran across a few paintings depicting scenes from one of his long forgotten childhood books. The emotions and memories brought about from these paintings seemed to trigger his long lost sense of childlike whimsy, enabling him to complete the project ahead of schedule. To date that project remains one of his favorites.
A friend who worked at a rehab center as an administrator once confided that the simple addition of children's paintings to the physical therapy lounge seemed to lift the spirits of their patients - Adults and children alike.
Children's paintings can also spark a sense of joie de vive as well, as told by a decorator friend of mine. She goes on to tell the story of a couple who wanted some wall hangings for their home which could only be described as minimalist in theme/style. The couple was reviewing her portfolio when they ran across some Lollipop Art prints and were thoroughly enchanted. Adding the prints to a hallway seemed to warm up the house and couple alike.
Children's paintings can also act as a catalyst for change. Another decorator friend told me of a family who had lost their sense of togetherness. Every member had such a busy schedule that they rarely did anything together--not even meals. She was hired to redecorate the daughter's room. She added several children's paintings illustrating families enjoying outdoor activities together, which inspired the family to incorporate family events into their own lives.
Artistic inspiration is yet another effect of children's paintings. A fellow artist once told me of how he was commissioned to paint a mural of ballerina on the walls of a dance studio. The studio owner was delighted that the mural seemed to have such a positive effect on her young students. The wanted so much to be just like the ballerinas in the mural that they were more focused during class.
As we can see children's paintings can often be used to inspire a sense of whimsy in one's life--young and old. Everyone can benefit from the inspiration these whimsical accessories can bring.
The right piece can be a great conversation starter or make people laugh when they see it.
Author: Diane Potter and Charlotte Holder
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