Head Like A Heart

My daughter had been eyeballing my pearlescent watercolor paints for a few days, so we sat down together to paint. Teaching her to paint "my way" was an amazing experience. She is almost a blank slate and totally receptive to doing things a new way. Teaching someone also forced me to verbalize a lot of things that are instinctual to me - squeeze off extra water here, dab with a paper towel there... Just like her brother a few days ago, she asked me to paint my version as well. So I got the added joy of interpreting her lines through my hands. Having kids is pretty much the best thing ever.

The Head And The Heart

My daughter's favorite band right now is The Head And The Heart (listen to them here: http://www.myspace.com/theheadandtheheart). She's especially in love with band member Charity Rose so we worked together on this painting of Charity and her kitty. I don't know if Charity actually has a giant kitty or a red tiger dress, but that's not important.

PS The Head And The Heart - if you read this, please consider playing a weekend daytime all-ages show. I know at least one four-year-old that will be in the front row dancing and singing along!