Fostering a Love of Art in Our Children | Episode 327

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Do you want your child to develop a love of art? This episode from the archive shares doable ways to make art a natural part of your homeschool routine. The discussion explores how to spot good art, some must-have book picks, and why quality matters—even when you’re on a budget. Learn about resources from classic children’s art books to tips for visiting museums and setting up a creative space at home. The key theme: making art fun, meaningful, and totally doable for every family!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

Why a Christian worldview effects our concept of art
Ways to expose even small children to quality art
Teach children to enjoy making their own art
Carole’s favorite books for raising lovers of art
Resources to help you share great art with your children!

If you struggle to share fine art with your children, it doesn’t have to be as complicated as we often make it. Through simply reading books, hanging art on your walls, and learning about a new artist each quarter or semester, your children will gain an eye for elements of great art.

Books Mentioned in this Episode:

Art and the Christian by Francis Schaeffer
How Shall We Then Live by Francis Schaeffer
Great Painters by Piero Ventura
Cornerstone Curriculum’s Adventures in Art
Bridgman’s Complete Guide to Drawing from Life by George Bridgman
Laurence Anholt’s Great Artists series ( SEE BELOW)
Mr. Matisse and His Cutouts by Annemarie van Haeringen
Suzette and the Puppy by Joan Sweeney
A Child’s History of Art by V.M. Hillyer (including its three parts: painting, sculpture, and architecture)
Prismacolors (art supplies)
Quality art supplies (such as real watercolor sets, pastels, and large rolls of paper from print shops)
Laurence Anholt’s Great Artist Series (with Catherine Anholt): 11:44
- Degas and the Little Dancer
- Frida Kahlo, the Bravest Girl in the World
- Picasso and the Girl with a Ponytail
- Leonardo and the Flying Boy
- Van Gogh, Camille and the Sunflowers
- Monet and His Magical Garden
- Cézanne
- Matisse: King of Color
- Tell Us a Story, Papa Chagall,