September 5, 2017
Jessie Zdunski: Tenacity is the Best Gift
Jessie Zdunski
US Fine Art Student since Age 3
Educated under the CTA Curriculum
From a crying child to a creative little artist
When parents raise their children with the right attitude, can the children grow in their artistic development and maturity?
Prompt: The restlessness of being a parent; when will my child improve?
A piece from when they first started.
after: a current piece
Even though all of Jessie’s pieces at the beginning were scribbles and doodles, her mom was still very impressed. “These were all pieces done by Jessie herself, there was no teacher interference to try and beautify it.”
before: a doodle from when he began 1
before: a doodle from when he began 2
However, there are some parents who become restless without a sign of immediate progress. Realistically though, it is a time consuming process, for the child to forget everything they already know and then, learn and understand new techniques. It is a time consuming, but necessary, process in order for the child to gain a respect and appreciation for the process of painting. It is the unfortunate truth that this is a patience most parents, most people, do not have. Because parents are so caught up in the results of things that most children are not allowed the luxury of time to go through this process.
The truth is: it is much easier for a teacher to fulfill the parent’s wish to see a presentable piece of work. It takes a teacher about two minutes to arrange a piece for the student to emulate, and for the student to follow as instructed, producing a piece that satisfies that parent. But to teach a child merely how to copy does nothing for a child’s creative growth. In the world of education, a good teacher is not one that merely satisfies the parent’s desires; instead, a formidable educator is one that would rather allow a parent to misunderstand that to teach skills that would affect a child’s entire future in the wrong direction.
When a child takes on the daunting task of learn how to draw, a parent must not have an overly eager attitude when it comes to their child’s success. Instead they must learn to “listen” to their child’s art, not “see” their child’s art. To a child, it is more important that their art has been “heard”, that it has been understood. Only then will they find joy through their creativity and meaning in their painting.
Moreover, parents should really encourage this child, patiently listening to their child’s creations, allowing their imaginative minds to flourish and blossom!
Jessie Zdunski first came to US Fine Art at the age of 3. At first, Jessie would cry and refuse to go into the classroom. These days, come to class is her favorite thing in the world. According to Jessie’s mom, this was “the best decision she ever made, having Jessie immersed in such an artistic environment from a young age, allow her to grow and mature in this environment. US Fine Art’s exclusive way of teaching and guiding students allows the students to develop a critical eye for the arts, which is a key part of a child’s growth.”
after Recent Works
after Recent Works
These artworks may appear imperfect, but one thing is for sure: they are the creative fruits of a child’s imagination come to life on paper.
These days, Jessie is able to use a pencil and draw out the stories she wishes to tell. These stories are rich in detail and abundant in color and definitely born of an artist’s mind. Thanks to these artistic capabilities, Jessie will most definitely stand out among her peers, the roots of her future success. Most importantly, Jessie’s mother also feels, “thank God I didn’t give up when I didn’t see results right away.”
Link:children learning art – what kind of mind parents should have?