artwork
Related Questions & Answers
Results 1-10 from 10 articles
What to Do with "Art" from Preschool?!
Asked by N.A. from Cleveland
on January 30, 2008
-
My son comes home with plenty of "artwork" from preschool. What should I do with it??? Im starting to get quite the collection. Any ideas mommys??
Answers
- You have received lots of good advice. Something to think about. You're going to have 13-14 YEARS of papers unless you put a method in place now. When my stepsons wer...
- It is so easy to want to keep everything!! i would hang them on a bare wall, until it was full and then take a picture of it!! If there was something that you can't ...
- I have 2 older daughters (13 & 9)and I started out saving the majority of their artwork, but soon realized that just wasn't gonna work. My solution was too save it on...
How Do I Find a Freelance Artist Who Can Do Work for Me? Is There a Website?
Asked by C.Z. from Dallas
on August 14, 2009
-
I run a home decor business and I have been trying to find someone who can do artwork for me to help sell to major retailers, etc. I've interviewed a bunch of people ...
Answers
- My brother in law is a graphic artist - he can do anything that I have ever thrown at him you should call him at ###-###-#### or visit his website at www.mydesignfirm....
- Are you looking for a web developer or a graphic artist. Most people who design functionality and html do not actually do the artwork. I highly recommend you contact C...
- What is it that you're looking for exactly? I do a little art here and there, but I have a friend who is an amazing artist. Original Youth is what she goes by, but I...
Help! How to Protect Artwork from Smudging?
Asked by L.G. from Washington DC
on December 5, 2008
-
I am hoping to find some home remedies (or other ways) to protect some artwork. My son colored with Crayola markers on a cardboard box that has a glossy finish. When I...
Answers
- Go to Micheal's art store & get the fixative spray can that protects art. This acrylic fixative is as clear as water, extremely lightfast, resistant to aging and no...
- Any spray you use will probably peel off eventually. The waxy coating on the box is non-porous so most likely nothing will stick. Just take a picture of the artwork an...
- Take a photo of it and frame it. Even fixatives will have a hard time making it stick. J. Artist and photographer
Preserving Keepsake Kiddie Artwork
Asked by B.P. from New York
on March 26, 2009
-
Hi Moms & Caregivers,
I have a daughter who will be completing preschool soon and over the last two years have collected a mountain of her school art-work/projects et...
Answers
- I agree with the digital photo idea everyone has talked about. I also have the frames from the improvements catalogue and they're pretty good although you do have to...
- I saw once on an organization show that a mom kept her kids things in pizza boxes. She would buy them from the pizzaria and only had one per child per year so that sh...
- Hi B., If you can take digital pictures of her artwork you can upload it to snapfish.com or mypublisher.com and have a 'professional' book made for her. You won’t...
Aiming for "Pleasing" Preschool Artwork
Asked by L.T. from Pittsburgh
on December 19, 2008
-
My son is 4.5 years old and is in his first year of preschool. I have a concern that is actually more of an irritation I suppose. Usually when he colors/paints he is...
Answers
- I think you expectations are to high ..yuor family will only care he made them for him..he will get it it may not be his thing..id worry about more important things li...
- How would you feel if every time you colored or drew something you were criticized and it just "wasn't good enough" ?? I would hold off on the projects until he is m...
- Hi L., I have read through the responses you've got so far and I do agree with a lot priciples: •He's little •He's expressing himself in his own way •I do ha...
Selling Artwork
Asked by K.V. from Indianapolis
on November 9, 2008
-
I am a realtor and love it, but my true passion is for painting. I drive around the countryside and take pics to paint on pcs of scrap plywood. I have always given t...
Answers
- See if there is a retailer in your area that would be wiling o carry a sampling of your work- you can offer to sell it on consignment at first for a 30-70 or 60-40 spl...
- I have not actually checked out this site, but my sister has her own business selling candles and soaps and she really likes etsy.com Good luck!
- I know, I hate all that ugly development where they remove all the trees! Your art sounds neat! Of course you can try Ebay. Talk to someone who sells on Ebay and get s...
What Do You Do with Your Children's Artwork?
Asked by L.T. from St. Louis
on September 2, 2008
-
Hi!
I have a 2 year old son and I already have a large pile of his beautiful artwork. What do I do with it? I want to keep at least some of his art, but I know real...
Answers
- L., Something I do is keep a few, put some in frames or on the refrigerator, and then take a picture of my son holding the others. It is a great way to always have...
- I have three pieces of my daughter's artwork framed in identical frames in her playroom, two framed in my bedroom, one smaller one framed on the kitchen counter, and t...
- I really haven't done anything with most of my 4 year olds yet. It is being stored in a storage bin right now. Some has gotten thrown away as well. My intention is ...
Are My Kids NOT Involved in Enough Activites?
Asked by C.T. from Indianapolis
on March 11, 2008
-
Might seem like an odd request as so many people around me seem to have their children in many activities, but I worry that i don't have my 5 & 8 yr old girls in more ...
Answers
- I watched a special segment on the TODAY show about how parents today have their kids WAY too busy with activities. Families don't have enough 'together time' because...
- My 9 yr old son does karate 2 days a week, wrestling 2 days a week for 3 weeks a year, baseball (changes every year), and cross country (this usually lasts for a few o...
- They sound healthy and well-adjusted. You're doing the right thing. Our culture is crazy.
What to Keep of Child's Schoolwork/artwork/organizing Tips?
Asked by B.S. from Sacramento
on July 22, 2008
-
Would love to hear other Mom's suggestions of knowing what to keep and what to toss of children's artwork. school work and what some proven methods of organizing this ...
Answers
- Hi B.~ I have two bins, one for each child. I put names and dates on all the artwork that comes home and then I put them in a drawer. Once a month I go through the...
- You've gotten some good advice already. I'm going to try some of the ideas myself! :) There is something I can add--I've started using my scanner (as well as the cam...
- The memory box is a great idea, and labeling with name and date are key! I do this for my girls as well. I also have a binder for each girl filled with plastic page pr...
What Do You Do with All of Your Children's Artwork?
Asked by J.C. from Phoenix
on May 14, 2008
-
My son is an up and coming artist and everyday he makes me tons of wonderful pictures and brings home many awesome projects from school. What do I do with all of thes...
Answers
- I put my kids art work in slip covers in 3 ring binders. They LOVE this because they have "volumes" of artwork starting from when they first began drawing. You can see...
- My daughter is in her last year of preschool. For all of last years artwork, I scanned it into computer or took pics of the art that was too big for my scanner. I we...
- Gotta love all that art huh?! We got a wire curtain hanger from Ikea that you can mount to the wall. Then, we hang the artwork with the clips that they also sell. ...
