Decorative modern art, by the very young

Wall art: Colour action!

Making art with your children can start very early. Why not let your little one loose with small blobs of finger paint on a plate or in a bowl: Choosing a colour, then another, sensing the viscosity of the paint, and translating her excitement over this sensual activity into movement - it's a joy to watch!

To divide the colours for a neat result I used two ceramic sushi trays. Finger paint will look dull once it has dried, but you can keep the vibrant 'wet' look of the colours if you spray the artwork with a finish of clear laquer - or just wipe it with oil if you want to re-use the plate at a later time.