Welcome. The Nutsidea Studio was launched on Mar 24 2007. It is an initiative of Tien Yang, out of passion in art and a deep belief that Art is a fundamental building block in life for everyone. The appraoch is rather simple -- create a safe place for individuals to do art. A place of celebration and learning that will not pass unnecessary judgement that will hurt the participant/s. Parents, individuals, kids who are interested in enrolling in the initiative may register your interest with Tien Yang.
15th
September
2007
Wow. It has been 5 months since I introduced the workshop.
Curious as to how Yida has changed over this period of time, I placed him on the same subject he started off with.
Interesting.

Here’s a close up look at the recent study.

It is not difficult to see how much he has progressed in terms of his observational skills.
On the most immediate side of things, his sketch has become much more alive, spatial and playful.
Most importantly, the marks left by the charcoal reflects a search by him looking at the subject matter with a beginner’s mind. This is the fundamental practice critical to all sense of wonder and discoveries.
Good work Yida! Wishing you best to your PSLE.
Here’s Yida at work recently.

posted in Notes for the Parents |
27th
May
2007
As part of the preparation for today’s public lecture on “Who Says My Child Can’t Do Art?”, an initiative towards sharing with the public notes on art education and early childhood development, I created some fun creative drawing play exercise.
I have decided to publish such stuff from time to time. Teachers, kids, parents may download and use them for free. For interested publishers, kindly observe copyright laws. I be happy to negotitate on a possible publication deal.
If you have feedbacks, suggestions, questions, or good works you would like to share with me, pls email me at tienyang@nutsidea.net

creative-drawing-booklet-01.pdf
(click to download pdf file)
posted in Inspiration, playful nonsense |