Elementary Art as a Process of Discovery

In this series of drawings by our Elementary School students, we encounter a unique form of expression that is both immediate and highly individual.

The drawings reveal a natural process of visual exploration where each line, shape, and color becomes a tool for discovery.

In these early stages, young artists engage with art as a way to understand the world, using instinctive choices that reflect their emerging perceptions and growing understanding of form.

Each mark in the drawing is part of a larger process rooted in decision-making and problem-solving. Children are drawn to what feels right in the moment, focusing on capturing the essence of their subject as they experience it.

This engagement with mark-making is not merely impulsive but reflects a developing awareness of what makes an image meaningful to them.

In observing children’s art, we are reminded of the importance of process. This is a stage of creative learning where each mark reflects a child’s growth in perception and self-expression.

The drawings are active explorations that reveal how young minds interpret, adapt, and experiment. These drawings clearly reveal that the process of discovery is more important than the final outcome.