r/BeAmazed • u/mindyour • Feb 02 '25
Art Capturing their six-year-old son's artistic growth over the years.
Caption: Sometimes, instead of getting upset, you just have to watch and support.' Credit: @santiymamii
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u/kcjamez Feb 02 '25
Me too fella. If I'm trying really hard, I'll make the sunrays little triangles instead of lines
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u/KavensWorld Feb 02 '25
It's amazing what a human can do when not burdened by stress, time, or financial pressures.
This is the single greatest thing about children their creativity and ability to learn is unbound.
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u/sonofaresiii Feb 02 '25
we've all been kids, man. most of us couldn't draw like that then and can't draw like that now
this is 100% on awesome parents being encouraging. How many of our parents would've flipped their shit seeing us draw on walls, instead of buying us a paint kit?
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u/puffferfish Feb 02 '25
Kids are really, really good at becoming very good at one specific thing. They become obsessive and just focus on it. It’s good on these parents for supporting his obsession like this.
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u/IncognitoBombadillo Feb 02 '25
It's all about practice! If you just set some time aside every day, every other day, or however your schedule permits to practice drawing, you'll probably improve over time.
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u/action_lawyer_comics Feb 02 '25
That and not being too critical on ourselves. If you pick up oil painting for the first time, whether you’re 6 or 26, your lion is going to look pretty shitty and blobby. But the 26 yo is going to be a lot more critical of that fact and feel discouraged more where the 6 yo is going to keep going. If you’re going to do something creative, you have to accept that your first results are going to be shitty and you have to practice enough to get past it.
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u/IncognitoBombadillo Feb 02 '25
That's a really good point. As adults, we have more examples to compare our own work to and it can be discouraging if your first attempt at something is "awful". I definitely find myself falling into the trap of giving up on something because I wasn't happy with the results on my first try from time to time. I was into wire wrapping for a bit and even though I wasn't at the level of other artists, I apparently was really good at coiling wire in a consistent way.
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u/remote_001 Feb 02 '25
They were starting a lot of the paintings and sketches for them and then letting them fill things in to explore. I think the lost one may have been done all by them and maybe a couple others.
The last one puts me to shame regardless haha.
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u/Sufficient-Drama-544 Feb 02 '25
Did your sun also wear sunglasses? It made the picture extra cool.
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u/adaptivesphincter Feb 02 '25
I am your 500th upvote. This is your most significant achievement and without me you wouldn't have reached. whip noise Bow down to thine master.
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u/invncioogle Feb 02 '25
Actually, drawing is really important for kids—it helps develop fine motor skills, creativity, and imagination. You're doing great! 😊
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u/Ok_Skill7476 Feb 02 '25
Saw another video recently of a kid on an iPad at a restaurant—typical blank zombie face, as you can imagine. Then, parents started using a different technique over the next few weeks/months. They swapped the iPad for crayons or colored pencils and coloring books. You see the creativity and ingenuity and while the kid may make minor messes or their supplies take up a little more space than an iPad at the dinner table, it’s clear one is way better than the other!
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u/Spugheddy Feb 02 '25
I have a 4 year old and cannot fathom how these people afforded supplies, I'm scaping for deals on just paint and this kid is dabbling on $40 canvas.
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Feb 02 '25
Do canvases really cost that much in the US? In UK, you can find Daler Rowney canvases, student grade 11x14, that costs £15 for 5 of them on sale (and they go on sale a lot). There are a lot of deals like it at least here, but you only see anything above £30-35 for professional museum quality canvases.
Student grade or cheap paints, especially acrylic are also pretty affordable as well, like Castle Art has 12 colour 75ml set for £24, or if you wanted your kid to dabble in gouache then you can get a Himi set for like £20 off Amazon. These all last forever too. They don't get replaced often and even when they do, the individual paints are much cheaper anyway.
This is what we do at home at least, like £35-40 for decent quality one-off time cost, and then it's just keeping up with it. I use professional paints with lightfastness or better canvases but kids sure don't need it, they just need something decent, so can save up a shitton.
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u/queen__of__nothing Feb 02 '25
Probably depends on where they shop. I only get mine from thrift stores or even Ross (a discount store). At Ross, I have gotten packs of canvas for less than $10. Same for paints but I don't have knowledge on those.
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u/I_AM_DEATH-INCARNATE Feb 02 '25
Let alone the room to have an art studio in your home. My kids would immediately get bored with the canvas, fucking destroy it with paint until all the colors combine into a murky brown, then paint the walls.
We have those little trays of watercolor and coloring book pages. That's enough for us.
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u/JohnGalt123456789 Feb 02 '25
Hobby lobby is your friend. Those canvases won’t cost more than 8 to 10 bucks for the biggest ones. Also, you can get excellent paper pads for much much cheaper than that. $.50 a sheet.
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u/Icy_Silver_ Feb 03 '25
buy canvas sheets instead of the ones that are already put on a frame
you can get mixed media paper as well that can handle acrylic paint. And watercolor paper generally is cheaper than canvas.
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u/Spiritduelst Feb 02 '25
Something seems a little off..
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u/Rigatonicat Feb 02 '25
At least I know that I can block that user now lolz. Reddit is much better if you block subs and users that are “famous” or “popular”
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u/alwayzbored114 Feb 02 '25
idk, obviously botting exists and could be at play, but it just seems like plain ol algorithm optimization
A generally enjoyable video that hooks quick, catchy song (ymmv), posted to popular subs and that fits the themes of all of those subs, at ~10am EST on a weekend so it'll hit European afternoon audiences + morning American audiences
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u/Pissadvisor Feb 02 '25
What's a gallowboob thing?
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u/Pissadvisor Feb 07 '25
Thanks mate, I did Google it actually. Four days ago when I asked the question.
Sometimes it's quite nice to respond and engage with what someone else has said in the moment. It's the basis of a conversation...
If you prefer to belittle someone for not knowing something then good luck out there.
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u/Samceleste Feb 02 '25 edited Feb 02 '25
I have no opinion about him.
But I can remember at least two stories of "genius child artists" that turned out te be hoaxes, where an adult was painting 99% of the painting.
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u/putrid-popped-papule Feb 02 '25
The pieces really do become super great all of a sudden after about five typical child like pieces
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u/love480085 Feb 02 '25
You mean like never see him draw the "hard" parts that make up the drawing and only doing some random lines?
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u/xScrubasaurus Feb 02 '25
To me he looks the same age when he goes from the terrible "early" drawings to some of those much better ones, which seems like too quick of a development to me.
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u/Status_Package2628 Feb 02 '25
It would be more impressive if someone didn’t start the painting for him to fill in pre drawn spaces or putting the final touches on it. I call bs.
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u/Namkeen_Rasgulla Feb 02 '25
For starter, I read “autistic” growth and was looking for the same! I need to get some tests done!
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u/JeddakofThark Feb 02 '25
I didn't start watching the video hoping it was going to be bullshit. Just the opposite, actually. But when it's obviously bullshit I find that irritating.
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u/LullabyThBrezsWhispr Feb 02 '25
This is like my step daughter!!! Her mom was punishing her for not being like her other children constantly but it’s bc most things are harder bc of her ADHD/Autism but art & music come SOO easily and she excels at it way beyond her age group. We bought her instruments and art sets and took her out of the military environment and she is flourishing!!!! Her art is arguably better than my mothers who is an artist who made good money off of her works through the years (don’t tell my mom that though)
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u/aLittleDarkOne Feb 02 '25
I wish my parents nurtured my young talents like this. This parents is one of the good ones.
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u/action_lawyer_comics Feb 02 '25
It’s not too late to start this yourself
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u/aLittleDarkOne Feb 02 '25
You say that but i stopped because I have no creative talent. I can recreate but I don’t have an oz of inspiration in me for anything original. It made me so sad that I have quit art all together. I have nothing original to add to the world. I wish it wasn’t the case but it has been my whole life, love art but I have no original thoughts in my noggin.
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u/Dairyinthepoorinn Feb 02 '25
As someone who used to say the same about playing music, I can almost assure you this is not true. You do have ideas and philosophies that you can explore. It's just something you need to practice, just like the art my friend <3
Even small variations off of a recreation, I would say, is original. Find those parts. You will find your place :)
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u/CookieArtzz Feb 02 '25
If you can dream, you have something to add to this world. Everyone does. Being able to express that/find that in yourself takes time and practice
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u/korkys51 Feb 03 '25
Yes exactly, it’s never too late to start but you need to stop blaming your parents for not nurturing. Raising kids is so hard and now you’re grown…you can determine everyday from now on
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u/Massive-Rate-2011 Feb 02 '25
He does great work, but we all need to keep in mind this is by heavy investment of time and/or money by the parents for supplies, time to learn lessons, and likely private teaching.
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u/SelfTaughtPiano Feb 02 '25
The lion looking up at him for the picture had to be intentional. Next level creativity for a kid
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u/aymanzone Feb 02 '25
guys, look at user post history.
It's hype and I think this, though adorable, might be off
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u/rasslinsmurf Feb 03 '25
This video gives me Property Brothers vibes, in that you only see the brothers turn the last screw of a project. This video conveniently shows the child doing the finishing touches on a painting somebody else started for him. This feels exploitive.
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u/Nostracarmus Feb 02 '25
The music ruins it.
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u/OneEpicPotato222 Feb 02 '25
Why? What else did you want? Would you prefer it to just be silent, or have a boring narration that tells us nothing? If you don't like the music, just listen to it on mute instead of complaining about it.
Sorry, you became the victim of my little rant, but I've seen so many pointless complaints like this on videos.
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u/ZealousidealBread948 Feb 02 '25
Good job parents
Anyone else would have punished him and repressed his talent
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u/SneakyCroc Feb 02 '25
Would they?
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u/viperised Feb 03 '25
Yes. Literally all other parents in the world would banish their children to a dark, rat-infested cellar if they showed any sign of artistic ability.
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u/shadowtheimpure Feb 02 '25
Half of his stuff is better than the shit I see in galleries these days. Kid's got a future.
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u/Alternative_Bug4916 Feb 02 '25
What kind of art galleries are you going to? The kid is good for his age, but this seems a bit extreme
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u/CookieArtzz Feb 02 '25
shadowtheimpure is probably the type to say “my 6 year old nephew could paint that” to a picasso or a mondriaan, or any other abstract piece
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u/Uborkagaming Feb 02 '25
At 30, I'm looking at a young fella drawing nice while I can't draw a curvy line.
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u/CookieArtzz Feb 02 '25
That’s because the young fella is literally programmed to learn 600% faster than adults. That’s what childhood is for. You’ve got this in you as well, but it just takes more time, and a lot of patience. If you really want to be an artist, no time is too late to start
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u/Radiant-Jackfruit305 Feb 02 '25
I have also had an easel for my daughter since she was 1. The arm movements are great for building core strength
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u/Ashamed_Fisherman_31 Feb 02 '25
When a baby draws better than you do at 43... Good job buddy but damn it's depressing...
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u/CookieArtzz Feb 02 '25
Comparison is the thief of joy, man
If you really want to get better at art, start practicing with patience and consistently and you’ll see yourself improve after some time. No time is too late to start learning, it’s just that the kid has a boost on learning speed because he’s… well, a kid
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u/mordiaken Feb 02 '25
I'm 27 seconds in and as someone who wishes I was supported artistically as I grew up I said aloud this is awesome please continue to support them 🙏❣️.
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u/MobileCattleStable Feb 02 '25
From wall scribbles to starry night with a breaching orca. That's legit amazing
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u/FreesponsibleHuman Feb 02 '25
That smile at the end is like he’s finally drawn the lion he always saw in his mind’s eye. Very wholesome!
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u/teluch Feb 02 '25
Yeah but my son doesn’t like to draw or paint anything. Since his birth, I am trying but he just doesn’t like it. Should I force him? It is about “what they love” It is not about parenting or tablets.
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u/No_Message_6161 Feb 06 '25
Innate talent! While children of the same age can only draw stick figures.:)
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u/Rentington Feb 02 '25 edited Feb 02 '25
Nice, but I was expecting to be blown away by the art by the end but it seems quite unremarkable. Like, a sweet story but not 'beamazed' material
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Feb 03 '25
This is sarcasm right? You do realize most 6-year olds have the attention span of a squirrel and draw stick figures.
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