My Child Can’t Stop Talking About Their Drawing — Is That a Good Thing?

Yes — it’s more than good.

It’s beautiful. It means something is blooming inside.

When a child starts to talk and talk about what they’ve drawn —

about the colors they chose, the story behind the shapes, the name of a cat who lives on a rainbow planet —

that’s not just chatter.

It’s expression. It’s ownership. It’s growth.

🌟 A moment from our class

On June 2nd, during our art class in Albuquerque, we began with a simple drawing prompt:

“Start with shapes — and let your imagination take over.”

At first, the children drew circles, triangles, and squares.

But soon, those shapes became doors to entire worlds.

A rectangle turned into a robot’s backpack. A triangle became the top of an ice cream mountain.

One student drew a whole adventure story, all starting from a single shape.

What was truly amazing was how much they had to say.

They weren’t just drawing — they were storytelling.

And as they shared their artwork with each other, our classroom filled with laughter, curiosity, and connection.

It became one of our most joyful and meaningful sessions yet.

🧠 According to Viktor Lowenfeld:

Children don’t draw to impress.

They draw to understand themselves and their world.

So when they begin to speak about their art, it’s a sign that they’re starting to see it as a reflection of who they are.

They’re not just making a picture —

they’re learning how to tell a story, how to share a feeling, how to connect.

🎓 Elliot Eisner believed:

Art is a language — and talking about one’s art is part of becoming fluent in that language.

It means the child is learning how to observe, describe, and interpret — all skills that matter deeply in life.

💬 So what can we do?

• Listen. Really listen.

Even if the story sounds wild or messy — it matters.

• Ask gentle questions.

“What happened next?”

“How did you decide to use that color?”

• Avoid correcting or interpreting for them.

Their meaning matters more than what we think it “should” be.

🌱 Why it’s wonderful

A child who talks about their art is a child who is learning to trust their voice.

And that voice — once welcomed — will grow into confidence, empathy, and creativity far beyond the paper.

So yes. If your child can’t stop talking about their artwork,

celebrate it.

You’re witnessing a little artist becoming more fully themselves.

This reflection is grounded in the art education philosophies of Viktor Lowenfeld and Elliot Eisner, who emphasized creativity, expression, and meaning-making in children’s art.

References

• Lowenfeld, V., & Brittain, W. L. (1987). Creative and Mental Growth (8th ed.). Macmillan.

• Eisner, E. W. (2002). The Arts and the Creation of Mind. Yale University Press.

• Eisner, E. W. (2004). What Can Education Learn from the Arts about the Practice of Education? IJEA, 5(4).