Working with children’s paintings can often inspire a sense of wonder to those involved. As the years have passed, I have been privileged to work with many artists and decorators who have both experienced and created this sense of wonder.

One of my fellow artists tells the story of how his sense of whimsy was restored. He was working on revamping a waiting room area in a children’s hospital. In his attempt to find wall hangings he ran across two paintings based upon a book from his childhood. The emotions and memories triggered by these paintings seemed to restore his ability to view his project through the eyes of a child making it one of his most successful projects to date.

A friend who worked at a rehab center as an administrator once confided that the simple addition of children’s paintings to the physical therapy lounge seemed to lift the spirits of their patients – Adults and children alike.

Another sample of the joy that can be had with the simple addition of children’s paintings is found in the story told by a decorator friend of mine. She tells how a childless couple asked for her help in selecting a few wall hangings. Their style seemed to be minimalist at best, however as they perused her portfolio they were particularly taken with a few Lollipop Art prints. Bottom line is they decided to add a few Lollipop Art prints to the main hallway of their house and not only did it add warmth to the entire house it seemed to add a warmth and sense of joy to the couple as well.

Whimsical accessories can also spark change in one’s life as told by another decorator friend. She tells how a family was inspired to incorporate family days into their normal routine as a result of having some fun filled children’s paintings placed in their daughters room. The paintings depicted such joyful family togetherness that they have now incorporated family days into their own lives.

Artistic inspiration is yet another effect of children’s paintings. A fellow artist once told me of how he was commissioned to paint a mural of ballerina on the walls of a dance studio. The studio owner was delighted that the mural seemed to have such a positive effect on her young students. The wanted so much to be just like the ballerinas in the mural that they were more focused during class.

As can be seen by these instances, both children as well as adults can benefit from a bit of whimsy in their lives. Children’s paintings are but one way to infuse you life with fun and inspiration.

Be sure to find art that is playful and that will uplift your spirit.

About The Author

Charlotte Holder is famous for her designs that appear regularly in several publications including McCalls and Arts and Leisure Magazine. You might have also seen heron the cover of New South Magazine and has done design conversion for Disney and Warner Bros. View Charlotte’s artand see how her atwork will brighten your home by visiting Cathartic Desgins.

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