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“We want to help kids and adults enjoy all the amazing art<br />
activities that are way too messy to do at home, and laugh<br />
lots and have fun—there are no mistakes in art!”<br />
leader with professional training from the Ontario College<br />
of Art and Design. Caitlin and Silvia are core members of<br />
the team. Caitlin is in her element when exploring colour in<br />
abstract painting, and Silvia is an Early Childhood Educator<br />
who loves giving kids one-on-one support to explore new<br />
digital media. Last but not least, we have Erica, who loves to<br />
give back and finds meaning in every piece of art, and Alana<br />
who has a background in music and portrays a genuine<br />
fusion of technology and art with every piece she creates.<br />
How does art benefit children?<br />
I believe that art not only allows a child to realize their<br />
creative impulses, but also encourages the imaginative<br />
process. I’ve witnessed this first hand through the<br />
experiences of my own children, as well as every child<br />
that walks through the Paint & Pixels door. This is one of<br />
the only avenues where a child is really free to explore<br />
with no boundaries. You can feel their passion when they<br />
are creating something. They are not only proud of their<br />
accomplishment but they put all their care and attention<br />
into perfecting their masterpiece.<br />
patience, creates challenges, and builds capability as well<br />
as confidence.<br />
Aside from the conventional tools and techniques one learns<br />
in art class, new ways of designing have made themselves<br />
available through the advent of technology—such as stop<br />
motion polymer clay movie design all completed on the<br />
iPad. One of my favourite things is watching a child focus<br />
and concentrate on their piece of art so intently, and then<br />
see their delighted expression as they reveal their creation to<br />
their parents at the end. It’s pure magic!<br />
What is the main focus of Paint & Pixels?<br />
We have an innovative space that combines established<br />
art techniques with emerging tools and apps. We want to<br />
help kids and adults enjoy all the amazing art activities that<br />
are way too messy to do at home, and laugh lots and have<br />
fun—there are no mistakes in art!<br />
Is there an educational component?<br />
Art in the traditional sense of the word—paint to canvas—<br />
has always shied away from technology integration. But<br />
today, with the major technological advancements we’ve<br />
come to use everyday, it’s almost a natural transition to<br />
see what can be created using the two mediums. Whether<br />
we’re ready or not, the world has already moved into the<br />
technological era, so now is the perfect time to discover<br />
how technology can enhance teaching art. Art teaches<br />
Paint & Pixels · 699 The Queensway, Etobicoke · 6 47.351.1550<br />
info@paintandpixels.net · www.paintandpixels.net<br />
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