Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Drawing App


Hi everyone!

I wanted to share with you all that I discovered a really cool drawing app called Paper on FiftyThree, if you don't know about it you should check it out. The app provides lots of tools pertaining to drawing such as sketching, painting, color mixing and so forth. I like it because you can erase the drawings if you don't like something unlike doing it on pen and paper. However, the only downside to it is there is a charge which I don't remember how much it is maybe $2.99 for the basic essentials.

I'm debating whether I should use this for a creative arts group I will co-lead with two other clinicians in my placement. The group will be starting September 25.
Being that I'm working with adolescents I think teens should become comfortable with making mistakes with their art and working around those mistakes to make something (although I'm sure that'll be a challenge). Nonetheless I would like to know what any of your opinions are on this?

I will appreciate your input.

Thanks!

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3 comments:

  1. Nursing AdvisingSeptember 25, 2014 at 7:51 AM

    This sounds like a great app for sure! You should definitely use. I'm confused by one thing though, Will each of the students have to download the app themselves? Or will you and the other co-leaders be the only ones using the app to lead the art group?

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  2. StephanieSeptember 30, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    The agency has decided to use the essential paper and pen tools due to the group being only 30 minutes long, which would not be enough time to teach the students to navigate and use the app. I instead have decided to use this app for personal use since my individual sessions with students also run short (20-25 minutes).

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  3. LindsayOctober 2, 2014 at 5:12 AM

    Hey! I think using art with adolescents will help a lot. However, I'm not sure that using a tool that allows you them to erase would be good. Being as though they are always concerned about what others are thinking and going through that second individuation stage, I feel the ability to erase will “give them an out" to not fully and honestly express themselves. For example, they may start something and not like how it looks but maybe there is some value to what they started. They just might not realize it yet. When this situation comes up and they want to start over, it will give you the opportunity to say OK let's talk about where you were going with this and why you want to scratch it. Hope this helps a bit!

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