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To think these drawings are pretty great for their ages. What do you think the ages of the kids are?

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Sweetsweetland · 13/02/2025 19:34

Lighthearted thread. 🙂

Went to watch Dogman movie with my 2 kids. I was asleep through most of it to be honest but the kids found it funny. When they came back home they started doing some drawings based on the film. I think they are pretty great for their ages but then again I am hopeless when it comes to any form of art !

What age do you think my DC are based on these?

To think these drawings are pretty great for their ages. What do you think the ages of the kids are?
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BornSandyDevotional · 14/02/2025 01:47

oakleaffy · 14/02/2025 00:42

Tsk tsk...My son drew like Leonardo da Vinci when he was still in his dad's left testicle!

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My son's still drawing like da Vinci at 16. This means I have to fund a pathway towards disappointment for a good few years yet. We had parent's evening tonight. Even his art teacher (really nice) did say: "When you're working, people will only pay you when you've fulfilled the brief.' I just think it's cute when kids get to hold a pen and draw.

No33 · 14/02/2025 01:26

My son had the books that direct you how to draw the characters. But then again, he needed paint by numbers to do the sistene chapel.

I'd never out him obviously, but his influence, Da Vinci always seemed ahead of the curve

letthemeatcakes · 14/02/2025 01:12

"Well my Tarquin and Esmerelda managed to paint an exact replica of the Mona Lisa AND swim round their daddys nutsack at the same time. 😏"

So that's why the ML isn't smiling Grin now we know !

letthemeatcakes · 14/02/2025 01:11

6/7 and 10/11

oakleaffy · 14/02/2025 00:47

This cat is so lovely with its smiley face and active pose.

To think these drawings are pretty great for their ages. What do you think the ages of the kids are?
oakleaffy · 14/02/2025 00:46

@Sweetsweetland They are lovely pictures- I have a similar one that my son did that I treasure {He's grown now} - the cat on the left hand pic {the younger child} is just adorable! the expression on it's face is so sweet and characterful.

oakleaffy · 14/02/2025 00:42

RadStag · 13/02/2025 19:39

Wow, such a shame you have a dullard... mine did a similar piece of work in my left ovary...

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Tsk tsk...My son drew like Leonardo da Vinci when he was still in his dad's left testicle!

BestZebbie · 14/02/2025 00:00

Sweetsweetland · 13/02/2025 20:59

Perhaps I need to sign them up to some art classes and there is some potential there that I wasnt aware of 🙂

I see they have both used exactly the same poses for both characters - did they by any chance follow the step by step "how to draw the characters" instructions from the back of the books?
(If they did that doesn't mean they don't have innate talent, just that they might get a significantly better result when copying a tutorial than doing it from their imaginations).

Differentstarts · 13/02/2025 23:51

Aoppley · 13/02/2025 23:49

So? That second one is a better drawing than some adults could do.

OP's kids are obviously really good at drawing.

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Agree i can't draw as good as the second one

Aoppley · 13/02/2025 23:49

BreezyScroller · 13/02/2025 23:43

10-12 they're in secondary school!

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So? That second one is a better drawing than some adults could do.

OP's kids are obviously really good at drawing.

Russiandollsaresofullofthemselves · 13/02/2025 23:48

6&9

Differentstarts · 13/02/2025 23:45

I'd say 6 and 25

BreezyScroller · 13/02/2025 23:43

Aoppley · 13/02/2025 23:34

My Ds is 5.5 and none of his friends can draw like that! So I'm going for 8-10 and 10-12.

10-12 they're in secondary school!

DevilledEgg · 13/02/2025 23:36

Twins age 7?

Aoppley · 13/02/2025 23:34

My Ds is 5.5 and none of his friends can draw like that! So I'm going for 8-10 and 10-12.

BornSandyDevotional · 13/02/2025 23:34

samarrange · 13/02/2025 23:09

I really like the lettering on the right. He's starting to think in 3D. 👏

I actually think the lettering is the worst element. It's probably taken quite a while. But isn't necessarily a creative endeavour. I prefer the pure creative drive in the left-hand one. However, the elder boy's work does demonstrate a clear interpretation of character and movement in illustration. They had a lovely time and their mum is super proud. That's really all that matters.

routinelife · 13/02/2025 23:32

7 & 10

BornSandyDevotional · 13/02/2025 23:27

LittleBigHead · 13/02/2025 22:24

Around 10 or so? This is a really typical way that pre-pubescent boys start to draw - by copying their favourite cartoons. THey're copies so the basic shapes & outlines are there for them.

I wouldn't fuss over "gifted child" for such stuff.

Yes. It's best to kill creative ambition before it gets a hold. Or, indeed the very idea that children can express themselves individually. They're decent drawings. The very idea that artistic ability is some sort of god given talent is false. It's a learnt discipline and a really gruelling one. The really lovely thing in this post is that mum's really proud of this and they're being encouraged. I also think it's cute that the siblings were happy to do something together. I think it is shockingly narrow-minded to say 'all pre-pubesent boys draw like this.' The OP isn't asking if you think they should be exhibited in the National. But you have to be cutting about it. Does it feel better?

latetothefisting · 13/02/2025 23:14

I'm 35 and couldn't draw as well as the one on the right, so...40plus? 😂

samarrange · 13/02/2025 23:09

I really like the lettering on the right. He's starting to think in 3D. 👏

BreezyScroller · 13/02/2025 23:03

Just look at any Primary School classroom with a wall of drawings. At the same age, some drawings will be a lot better, some a lot worst - or less "advanced" or whatever politically correct expression you want to use.

As long as the kids enjoy what they're doing, who cares. Only parents make it a competition.

NewNameBridget · 13/02/2025 22:58

SatsumaCat · 13/02/2025 19:35

5 & 9?

I'd have said exactly this. Not necessarily an average 5 or 9 year old, but fairly arty ones.

Beekeepingmum · 13/02/2025 22:54

At those ages mine were more into Modern Art. The oldest had mastered the art form of "unmade bed", and the youngest was doing "campbells soup" (albeit over their face....

xRobin · 13/02/2025 22:54

Sweetsweetland · 13/02/2025 19:34

Lighthearted thread. 🙂

Went to watch Dogman movie with my 2 kids. I was asleep through most of it to be honest but the kids found it funny. When they came back home they started doing some drawings based on the film. I think they are pretty great for their ages but then again I am hopeless when it comes to any form of art !

What age do you think my DC are based on these?

I’d go with maybe 7 and 10?
My daughter isn’t a sensational artist for her age (neither am I for any age) but she draws similar to the one on the left.

Christy135 · 13/02/2025 22:52

6 and 9

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