개인 미술 레슨 - 45분

Designed for students ready to refine their skills, this 45-minute lesson introduces structure, proportion, and shading techniques with a variety of materials, including pencils, colored pencils, markers, and watercolor. With a background in both fine art and education, I help students strengthen their artistic foundation while encouraging creativity and self-expression. We’ll explore blending, layering, and texturing techniques, diving into more detailed subjects like portraits, landscapes, and imaginative characters. Lessons are tailored to each student’s interests and goals, ensuring they develop confidence in both technical skills and personal style. By incorporating elements of composition, lighting, and color theory, these sessions will help students take their artwork to the next level!

Understanding Your Child’s Artistic Growth 

Art plays a vital role in a child’s development, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and confidence. It is a journey of self-expression and skill-building, with every stage of artistic growth being unique. Children progress at their own pace, and their artwork will evolve dramatically over time. While younger children focus on movement and imagination, older children begin experimenting with form, detail, and realism. By recognizing these natural phases, parents can better appreciate and support their child’s creative journey.  

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Toddler Stage (1-3 Years) – The Joy of Scribbling  

At this stage, children engage in what Viktor Lowenfeld, an influential art educator, called the "Scribbling Stage." Their marks may seem random, but they are essential for developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and self-expression. These early artistic experiences are more about movement than meaning—children enjoy the physical act of making marks.  

What to Expect:  
- Large, uncontrolled scribbles that may go off the page.  
- Crayon or marker grasp evolving from a fist grip to a more refined hold.  
- Colors chosen impulsively, often without staying in specific areas.  
- Drawings resembling a tornado of lines or bold color patches.  

At this stage, a paper covered in overlapping crayon lines isn’t just a mess—it’s a sign of growing coordination and curiosity. The process is far more important than the product!  

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Preschool Stage (3-5 Years) – Shape Discovery & Symbol Making  

This is when children first begin drawing with intention. Their artwork shifts from random marks to meaningful shapes, often representing people, animals, and objects. This marks the beginning of what Jean Piaget called "symbolic thinking," where children understand that marks can represent real things. Lowenfeld referred to this as the "Preschematic Stage," where early symbols emerge.  

What to Expect:  
- Basic shapes like circles and lines forming recognizable figures.  
- "Tadpole" people (a large round head with arms and legs attached directly).  
- Bright, exaggerated colors not based on realism (e.g., purple trees, orange cats).  
- Objects floating in space—no ground line or horizon yet.  

A child in this stage might proudly present a scribbly circle with dots and lines, calling it "Mommy!" Even if the resemblance isn’t clear, this marks a major step in artistic development. Their house might be a simple square with a triangle roof, and their family portrait may feature stick-figure people with giant smiles—the focus is on storytelling rather than accuracy.  

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Early Elementary (5-7 Years) – Telling Stories Through Art  

Children now use art to tell stories, often drawing favorite activities, events, or imaginative scenes. Their drawings become more consistent, and they start developing personal artistic "rules" for familiar objects. Lowenfeld called this the "Schematic Stage," as children create their own visual formulas for drawing people, animals, and objects.  

What to Expect:  
- More detailed figures (stick figures gain hands, feet, and clothes).  
- Ground lines appear—people now stand on grass rather than float.  
- Repetitive symbols (e.g., a yellow sun in the corner, a blue sky at the top).  
- Objects shown in a simple front-facing or side view.  

At this stage, children eagerly explain their drawings: "This is me and my friend playing on the swings, and that’s my dog!" Their artwork is a window into their thoughts, memories, and creativity. They create consistent symbols—houses always have a chimney, dogs look the same in every drawing, and the sun is always shining.  

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Middle Childhood (7-9 Years) – Adding Details & Experimenting with Perspective  

At this stage, children start observing the world more carefully. While they still rely on symbols, they begin incorporating more detail and experimenting with spatial relationships. Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences suggests that some children at this age develop strong spatial intelligence, leading to increased interest in perspective, depth, proportions, and three-dimensional form.  

What to Expect:  
- More proportional figures with distinct body parts.  
- Early attempts at perspective (e.g., a road narrowing in the distance).  
- Increased attention to details like clothing patterns, backgrounds, and shading.  
- A mix of imaginative and real-world drawing.  

A drawing from this stage might include a sunset with the sky blending from yellow to orange, a house with a visible yard, or a person with defined fingers and shoelaces. Some children experiment with one-point perspective in roads, railways, or buildings. They begin noticing small details, like how hair falls or how shadows form, though they may not fully capture them yet.  

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Pre-Teen Stage (9-12 Years) – Realism & Self-Critique  

At this stage, children begin comparing their work to the real world and to others. While they gain an understanding of proportion, depth, and texture, they may also become more critical of their abilities. Lowenfeld called this the "Dawning Realism" stage, when children become more self-conscious about their work. Some may feel frustrated if their skills don’t match their expectations. Maria Montessori emphasized "sensitive periods" for learning, and this is a time when children may seek structured art instruction to improve.  

What to Expect:  
- Attempts at shading and texture (cross-hatching, blending).  
- More dynamic poses rather than stiff, straight-on figures.  
- More complex compositions (e.g., a soccer game with players in action).  
- Early attempts at perspective, with distant objects appearing smaller.  

This is when some children get frustrated, saying, “It doesn’t look right!” They want their art to match their imagination but struggle with technical skills. Some may abandon drawing if they feel it’s not “good enough.” Encouragement is key to helping them push through this phase.  

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Teen Years – Artistic Identity & Refining Skills  

By adolescence, children’s art becomes more personal and exploratory. Development varies widely depending on interest, training, and personal style. Some teens focus on technical accuracy, while others develop unique styles inspired by anime, comics, or abstract art. Erik Erikson’s theory of identity formation suggests that teens use art as a means of self-discovery.  

What to Expect:  
- More sophisticated shading techniques (hatching, stippling, blending).  
- A deeper understanding of anatomy and movement in figures.  
- A preference for specific styles (realism, anime, fantasy, surrealism).  
- A mix of traditional and digital art experimentation.  

A teen at this stage may spend hours refining a single drawing, meticulously shading a face or sketching characters from their favorite shows. Some experiment with digital art, using programs like Procreate or Photoshop, while others dive into realistic graphite portraits or intricate fantasy illustrations. Their art often reflects personal interests, moods, and growing technical skills.  

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Final Thoughts 

Every child progresses through these stages at their own pace—there is no “right” way to create art. Some children stay in a symbolic stage longer, while others push toward realism early. No matter where your child is in their artistic journey, their work is valuable and worth celebrating! Encouragement, exposure to different materials, and a positive attitude toward artistic growth will help them develop both skills and confidence.