Handwritting

The first thing we learn in school to write is our name.   Throughout our life we write our names hundred of thousands of times.  School papers, checks, marriage certificates, leases ect.   We each have a unique signature and letters.

This week I explored using names as a form of bedside practice.  Multiple ways to use this practice.  The patient could write their name or write names of loved ones.  If they can't write the artist could assist.  I used the water color pencils, which I feel for this populations would be easier.  Able to write their name and then use the water to go over it to blend it.

Handwritting is cherished my many.  Popular currently are tattoos of parents or grandparents handwriting.  Blown up recipe cards from grandparents in kitchens ect.

A conversation could go so many ways with this exercise.  Discussing how and when they learned to write, their maiden name, ect.

Supplies Used:

** Canvas
** Water Color Pencils
** Water
** Brush