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More Painting Like A Kid

A toddler’s “second series”

Hope everyone had a relaxing weekend! Per usual, our weekend was filled to the brim with things to do and things that didn’t get done. Ah well. But I made sure to take a morning and work on more paintings with my daughter that she could give to her grandma and auntie for their birthdays. And while we were at it, we painted a few more for uncle and great grandpa.

[ the artiste, hard at work ]

"the park" in progress

[ “the park” in progress ]

It took a lot of persuasion to get her to explore colors other than hot pink and bright orange! But I figured grandma probably wanted something that coordinated a little better with her décor. Creative freedom with a little guidance, right??

"grandma's house"

[ “grandma’s house” ]

"playmates"

[ “playmates” for auntie — she went crazy with her fave colors on this one ]

"I love elephants"

[ “I love elephants” ]

"the park"

[ “the park” — loving the new brushstroke! ]

So I’m still saying…this is super easy and so much fun! Go out and get your own canvases and brushes and paints, and get painting yourself!

...xoxo

Erika Brechtel

Erika's passion for guiding women to "Style Your Biz, Your Home, Your Self, Your Life" led her create 'The E List' (formerly the Small Shop blog) in 2010. Since, she's expanded globally into speaking, mentoring, course offerings, angel investing, and social entrepreneurship through the Élanoura Collective for women founders.

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The Comments

  1. Jill Browning says

    July 5, 2011 at 7:55 am

    Love it!!!

  2. Lily says

    July 5, 2011 at 8:45 am

    They look great. I have painted a few for my home and love them…I think the whole process is really fun !!

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

    • that girl says

      July 5, 2011 at 10:16 am

      I love your paintings!

  3. elizabeth says

    July 5, 2011 at 9:31 am

    Hey girl – hope you had a great weekend – those look great! Will really be special for her family to look at and think of her at this age.
    :) E

  4. blair @ scsd says

    July 5, 2011 at 10:22 am

    adore these! and love the colors too… what a great gift!

  5. designstiles says

    July 5, 2011 at 10:40 am

    So cute. I should buy one before she starts selling them for thousands. : )

  6. Mackenzie {Design Darling} says

    July 5, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    I think she needs her own Etsy shop ;) Great gift idea!

  7. Julip Made says

    July 5, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    These are adorable! It reminds me of spending time with my mom in her studio when I was little. Nowadays I love painting to relax and clear my head.

    • that girl says

      July 5, 2011 at 9:54 pm

      Aww, what a wonderful memory!

  8. Tamara, Bella Boho says

    July 5, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    What brand of paint does Leighton recommend and when will her first painting workshop be? Or I can just save up and buy one of her originals ;)

    • that girl says

      July 5, 2011 at 9:56 pm

      I prefer to use Liquitex, but I buy a cheaper brand like Academy Acrylics on occasion!

  9. Lonely Wife Project says

    July 5, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    She really is a doll! And she has a mean brushstroke ;) !!

  10. Emily says

    July 5, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    Oh, what a cutie! “The Park” is my favorite. Those colors work beautifully together!

  11. Oh, It's Just Perfect! says

    July 5, 2011 at 3:27 pm

    These paintings are so beautiful! Your adorable daughter needs to start her own Etsy shop :)

  12. kara says

    July 5, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    how adorable!

  13. Jen ramos says

    July 6, 2011 at 8:39 pm

    Awww I love the pic of her. I hope to be as blessed one day & see a little one painting with me….

  14. Rebecca says

    July 12, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    Wow, these are beautiful! I wonder if I could do it…..

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