painting is a language of communication

as we know a picture is often worth a thousand words and visual images communicate emotions and complexities that words cannot convey well. The ability to communicate non-verbally is particularly important for children. Art is a powerful tool that gives children the ability to express their thoughts and emotions long before they can fully express themselves with words.
Once you acknowledge that art is a language, the importance of respecting a child's artwork becomes obvious. Yet too often adults praise art before really looking at it, offering routine comments like "What a pretty picture!" Comments like these can actually be damaging to a child's self esteem, causing him to feel misunderstood. Pictures sometimes communicate sad or angry feelings that are not "pretty" at all. It's far better to view a child's art slowly and with quiet interest before making any comments. Over time, with authentic and respectful support from adults, children will use art as way to draw out real feelings that never expressed verbally.   painting is not a mere colouring picture in books and not copying from photos or colouring the space in contour lines. because art is not restrictive. to be a creative work, it has to represent individuality. 

distinguishing "fine art and applied art" – another way of saying "arts and crafts." both fine and applied arts can demonstrate individuality. If a child's painting or Treasure Box looks like everyone else's, then there’s no creativity or imagination involved. What's the quickest way to tell if it's art? If a child can’t recognize which project is his at the end of the day, it's not art! children love art because it's fun and provides them with authentic self-expression: the freedom of choice, thought and feeling. How important is an art in a child’s human development? What does a picture tell us about the child who created it? children’s art is many things to many people. to a parent, art is an expression of their children's imagination. to an educator, it's a teaching tool to impress the students. to a psychologist, art is a way to understand a child's mind easily. to grandparents, it's a way to feel connected to their childhood . to a librarian, it's a way to enhance bookish knowledge. but to a child, art is a way to have fun, make decisions, express ideas emotions 'n' aspirations and impress others with a universal language.
the great painter pablo picasso wrote "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up''.

" Is children's art an act of genius? Are children more creative than adults? perhaps picasso was simply impressed by the spontaneity of children's art. child art, like most child behaviour, is direct and uncensored. A young child doesn't critique his work – he paints freely and with pleasure, enjoying the fine and gross motor experience of moving paint over the paper and watching lines, shapes and colours come to life. Art puts a child in the "driver's seat" and provides freedom: the freedom of choice, thought and feeling.

Picasso wrote "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." Is children's art an act of genius? Are children more creative than adults? Perhaps Picasso was simply impressed by the spontaneity of children's art. Child art, like most child behaviour, is direct and uncensored. A young child doesn't critique his work – he paints freely and with pleasure, enjoying the fine and gross motor experience of moving paint over the paper and watching lines, shapes and colours come to life. Art puts a child in the "driver's seat" and provides freedom: the freedom of choice, thought and feeling.
Parent Involvement
How can parents nurture children's creativity at home? Research shows that parent involvement in their child’s education is positively related to learning and achievement. Art can be a wonderful family activity. Parents who understand the value of art are more likely to keep art supplies at home, designate a household area for "messy art," and become involved in art themselves. Parents and teachers working together to nurture creativity – imagine the possibilities!