Image size.

The opinion has been adopted, that children should make their paintings on small sheets of paper, not exceeding the format of the school notebook. This is a false view. The size of the card, on which the child makes his image, depends on the material and the tool, which he uses. Penage drawing requires a small card, and the drawing with Sangwin and a large brush. Similarly, the watercolor can be made on a smaller card, but the adhesive painting on a larger one. These are matters related to the type of material and tools, which we work. It is not also advisable, For example, to use one type of material throughout the year and perform work on some of the same format of the card. Changes in the material and format of paper are desirable.

However, the view must be categorically rejected, that the child is rather a small format. On the contrary, should work in various dimensions, Or maybe gain freedom in a larger format.

It is possible, and even very indicated in favorable conditions, making a group of children of large team decorative paintings on paper, and also on the wall. Such work done by a disciplined children's team can be particularly beautiful and impressive. Small format embarrassment can be unfavorable for his statements. Among the materials, the best and most suitable for a child seem to be in the scope of drawing - a pen and a brush, in paint sparrow - covering paints, so glue and temperature.

However, it is completely unnecessary and very embarrassing for a child to determine the margin on a piece of paper. It is a completely defective habit, who unnecessarily embarrasses the child. The whole card is this plane, which is to be composed. It is always difficult to predict in advance, how the card is filled with compositionally. If a professional painter cannot predict often, on what plane he will close his composition, and during work he cuts the plane or enlarges it, How can you demand from a child, so that it can always accommodate its composition in a predetermined format.

It is much simpler and correct, To specify its format after making the image and stick images on a passe-partout from another type of paper. This other species will highlight the image field and close it in a clear way, emphasizing the action of untouched planes.

In these matters, the teacher should gain experience. This kind of seemingly invalid moment can be a decisive factor for the final expression and assessment of work. This will not only make it easier for the child, but the teacher himself orientation in the action and the value of the image made.