The mother-daughter drawings of Ruth and Eve Oosterman will melt people's hearts. Yet the collaborative artworks are not as childlike as people might first expect. First of all, the initial doodles created by Eve are very abstract and done completely in black and white. Like a Rorschach ink blot, Ruth fleshes out each of the doodles by interpreting the images her own way. As a result, the mother-daughter drawings are born out of pure imagination.
Shared on Ruth's blog, The Mischievous Mommy, the mother-daughter drawings are sure to evolve as Eve grows older. It will be interesting for fans to see the evolution of their artworks over time. Ruth reveals, “I feel so blessed that my daughter can remind me once again what it is to paint like a child by letting me see through her eyes."
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Collaborative Artwork
- Opportunity for artists to collaborate with beginners or amateur artists to create unique pieces that leverage different perspectives.
- Parent-child Creation
- Opportunity for parents to collaborate with their children in creating art, promoting bonding and creativity.
- Abstract Doodles
- Opportunity for artists to take inspiration from simple and abstract shapes to create complex and imaginative works of art.
Sectors Adopting This
- Art Supplies
- Opportunity for art supply companies to create and market products specifically designed for parent-child collaborations, including beginner-level art kits and tools.
- Education
- Opportunity for schools and education companies to incorporate art activities, especially collaborative ones, into their curricula as a way to promote creativity and imagination.
- Personal Development/therapy
- Opportunity for therapists and personal development companies to incorporate collaborative art-making as a way to promote relaxation, mindfulness, and bonding between individuals.
