This was my son's second painting, created in a moment of beautiful spontaneity. I had prepared a canvas with a black background, intending to paint a poppy using specific colours. But as soon as I was ready to begin, my toddler showed interest in joining. I couldn't resist—I invited him to participate, guiding him gently by limiting the palette to the colours I'd chosen for the poppy. The result is this vibrant, joyful piece: part intention, part instinct, and entirely collaborative. A reminder that the best creative moments often happen when plans give way to connection.
This was my son's second painting, created in a moment of beautiful spontaneity. I had prepared a canvas with a black background, intending to paint a poppy using specific colours. But as soon as I was ready to begin, my toddler showed interest in joining. I couldn't resist—I invited him to participate, guiding him gently by limiting the palette to the colours I'd chosen for the poppy. The result is this vibrant, joyful piece: part intention, part instinct, and entirely collaborative. A reminder that the best creative moments often happen when plans give way to connection.
