Child psychology has been studying drawings for a long time, because it is by them that one can judge the psycho-emotional state of the child as a whole or in a specific period of the child's life.
Details about the psychology of children's drawing can be found in the works of J. Dileo, A. L. Wenger, M. Luscher. General criteria for evaluating children's drawing are also presented here. Firstly, in order to correctly evaluate the drawing, give the child complete creative freedom: give a few sheets of paper, many colored pencils, do not limit it in time, and do not suggest what and how best to draw. Secondly, one drawing can only tell about the momentary state of its author; to draw conclusions about the general condition of the child, it is necessary to analyze several works drawn at different times.
What should you pay attention to when evaluating a drawing? Here is a short list of the main criteria.
Color spectrum. This is the most important factor that is evaluated first.
Pencil pressure - indicates the psychomotor state of the child. For example, timid children press very lightly, while impulsive children, on the contrary, press too hard on the pencil. Hyperactive and conflicted children draw in such a way that the pencil can even break the sheet.
The size of the picture. The drawing should not be too small, or not fit on the sheet.
The location of the picture. If the child is selfish, with high self-esteem, then he will draw only in the upper part of the sheet. And if small objects are depicted below, or in the corner of the sheet, then this indicates emotional distress.
Detail of the image. Creative children draw everything in great detail and in detail.
The pace of work. Passive children draw slowly and reluctantly. If it is fast and inaccurate, then this indicates the author's hyperactivity.
Does the child talk while drawing. It is good if the child comments and is happy to explain what he is drawing. If he doesn't want to paint at all, then he is tired or emotionally depressed by something.
Ultimately, conclusions about emotional instability, or the depressive state of the baby can be made only after analyzing several drawings, and then if several alarming factors are found in them at once.
