Art is a way of approaching life, of moving and speaking, of decorating home and school and oneself, of selecting toys and books, It cannot be separated from other elements of life. We cannot "teach" a child to be an artist, but as Dr. Montessori says, we can help him develop:
An eye that sees
A hand that obeys
A soul that feels
It is important that we do not provide adult-made models, coloring books or sheets, or prepared "color-in" papers. Never show a child how to draw or paint something - like a flower or a house; the child will often simply repeat and repeat what you have shown. Famous artists like Paul Klee and Pablo Picasso worked for many years to achieve the originality, spontaneity, and childlike qualities that our children all possess naturally.
The best we can do for our children is to prepare a beautiful environment, provide the best materials, and get out of the way!