artistic style.

It's really interesting to watch how differently the boys approach things, especially the creative process. Andy, much like I was as a kid, only likes to create if he can replicate something that he already knows that he likes. He never wants to invest his energy in doing something and have it come out not looking the way he wants it to. That's why when we paint rocks, or make collages, or do anything, really, he needs to know "what am I making?". And if there is a picture on the box, he needs to see it, study it and try his best to recreate it.

He's structured, thoughtful, sometimes too hard on himself, and likes to please. He's also quick to quit. Andy tends to get disappointed if he fails to meet the standard he has in his head and will give up in frustration. I have to encourage him to keep at it when the picture is going outside of the lines.

On the other hand, Rowan just dives right in. Sometimes he knows what he is making ahead of time. Other times he makes, and then determines what it is. And because of that, he's always happy with the results. 

He's daring, not worried about meeting any particular standard, and flexible with the outcome. He also sometimes is too eager and ends up knocking the paint over, he's messy, and he refuses guidance or advice.

Vincent Van Ro

Isn't it interesting to see how this little process is reflective of their overall personalities and what's important to them? And isn't it amazing how different they are!