Five Ways to Inspire Reluctant Artists

Drawing and coloring are two of the primal activities of childhood. Some kids can spend hours creating worlds on paper with crayons and their imaginations. But for others, art is one frustration after another. They press too hard and crayons snap. They color too wildly and fly off the paper. A too-loose grip makes drawing a pain. If your child finds artwork hard work, don't give up on this powerful creative outlet. Try these techniques to set the artist in your little one free.