Early Paintings by Oriana Kacicek: dinosaur with a long neck in the grass, makes a sound: "squawk, squawk"

About this Blog:

My formal fine art training in drawing and painting began before I was able to walk. My parents, both professional drawer/painters who also hold degrees from the IAHP, exposed me to great art from the time I was born, while encouraging me to find my own voice and expression in the art world.

As a small child I was given free reign to draw, paint, dance, play the violin, sing, create poetry, meditate, read, dream and spend a lot of time in nature. I always had access to a wide array of the best materials and filled sketchbook upon sketchbook from the time I could hold a crayon in my hand.

Since I was homeschooled, I always had the time that I needed to explore my unique creativity. I have gleaned these few examples out of hundreds of my early paintings, many of which were self-titled when I created them.

At the age of seven I began training for a career in ballet and most of my time and creative energy was directed toward my dancing. I've recently picked up my brush again, and I'm currently represented by Quidley & Company galleries.

Quotes

"Learning is not synonymous with education. Education begins at six, learning begins at birth or earlier."

- Glenn Doman

"Learning is a joyous process. Children love to learn. They can learn absolutely anything that can be taught to them in an honest, factual, and joyous way. In order for teaching to be effective, it must always be a joyous process. Parents know and love their children more than anyone else does. They are the best teachers for their own children. Parents are the answer, not the problem."

- The IAHP Teaching Philosophy