Artistic Outlets Improve Problem Solving Skills in Children

by | Jan 11, 2023 | Educational

How to Draw: Halloween by Kevin Coulston

Trace Then Color: Cartoon Robots
by Kevin Coulston

Artistic minds, Creative Thinkers.

It is well-established that engaging in artistic activities, such as drawing, painting, and music, can have a positive impact on cognitive development in children. One specific benefit that has been researched is the improvement of problem-solving skills.

Participating in artistic activities can help children learn to think creatively and to come up with unique solutions to problems. For example, when drawing or painting, children must think about composition, color theory, and spatial relationships, which can help them develop their visual problem-solving skills. Similarly, playing an instrument or composing music requires children to think about melody, harmony, and rhythm, which can improve their musical problem-solving abilities.

In addition, artistic activities can also help children develop the ability to think abstractly, which is an important skill for solving problems. For example, when drawing a picture, children must be able to imagine how different elements will look when they are put together, which requires them to think abstractly.

Furthermore, artistic activities can help children learn to think outside the box and to approach problems from different perspectives. This ability to think divergently is a key element of creative problem-solving.

It is important to note that the benefits of artistic activities in child’s development goes beyond just problem-solving. Such activities can boost overall cognitive development, emotional well-being and social skills.

However, it is important that children are encouraged to explore and experiment with different artistic outlets, rather than being pressured to excel or produce a specific outcome. This will allow them to fully experience the benefits of artistic activities and develop their problem-solving skills in a natural and enjoyable way.

 

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5 Reasons Your Kids Will Love This Book

  1. Easy-to-follow instructions
  2. Funny art you won’t find in any other series
  3. Promotes active imaginations
  4. Boosts creativity, and nurtures talent.
  5. Hours and hours of fun!

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 It’s vitally important to encourage creativity in our kids. This fun activity book will guide  them through tracing and then coloring 50 different robot characters, but when they’re done, I expect you’ll see many more creatures and characters that come directly from their own imaginations. Inspire storytelling, artistic tendencies, and embrace having fun with this kid-friendly art series from children’s book author and illustrator Kevin Coulston.

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Meet The Author & Artist

Kevin Coulston is an accomplished cartoonist, animator, and writer. He is the author and illustrator of over 80 (and still counting) children’s drawing books available here on FirstArtBooks.com. Kevin has also authored numerous kid-friendly comic book series, including “Dylan McVillain: A Super Villain with the Best Intentions” and “The Adventures of a 4th Grade Space Captain,” along with the Children’s Picture Book series “Alexis and the T-Rexes.”

Over a decade and a half since his initial published work, Kevin is now dedicating himself to inspiring the next generation of illustrators with his “How To Draw,” “Trace Then Color,” and “Draw by Grid” series of art books.

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“The author really does a great job demonstrating how easy (and rewarding!) it can be to draw seemingly ordinary things you (and your little ones!) may feel too intimidated to try drawing without the step-by-step guide! Putting already-known shapes together and making something new and original is a fantastic way to learn! And recognizing that you can add your own twists and personality to your drawings makes all the difference. I think it’s a fun, original approach to building confidence for a lifelong hobby. I have the ebook copy, and can only imagine how great a physical copy would be!”

– Daenarah [Amazon Review]

“There are several of these fun books by this author. My kids and I have had a lot of fun with these. It’s a great activity to do as a family and see how they all turn out. Almost like a sip and paint but more of a juice box and draw.”

Allison B. [Amazon Review]

My kids can’t wait to start drawing these monsters in their illustrations! The many different moods of the monsters appeal to their different personalities. We love the many options, styles, and opportunities to expand upon the characters. Recommended for all ages!

– Kasey [Amazon Review]

“Kevin has put out many books on drawing and animation, and has such a great feel for HOW to explain the process. His art is so expressive and kid-friendly, but his real strength is in his ability to really explain and show how it’s done, making it accessible to kids and adults. I’m a firm believer that not everyone who “can do” can teach, but Kevin does both beautifully! Pick this up and watch kids have a blast making robots of all sorts, while learning great fundamental art skills at the same time!”

Tom R. [Amazon Review]

“My 5yo LOVES this book! The drawings are cute and the instructions are easy to follow along with. She gets a kick out of drawing muffin monsters and ketchup monsters and it actually keeps her pretty focused for long periods of time.”

– Monica [Amazon Review]

“This is a fantastic book for kids who love art, cartoons, comic books, or just having fun! There are a lot of characters to choose from, and really easy step-by-step instructions to follow. You child will have a blast drawing these fun, silly characters! And just in time for Easter baskets!”

– Bestmomever [Amazon Review]

“This is a very good book for kids that want to learn to draw, my sons love it and Kevin does a great job of making drawing fun and not intimidating. Highly recommended for the long summer hours!”

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