The Next Picasso

Since Jake has taken an interest in using pens and coloring on every surface imaginable, we decided to get him some colored pencils to let him express his creativity.  We didn't want to do crayons because he tends to chew on them and since he favors pens (long and thin) colored pencils have the same shape.

He was very focused and intent on marking the page.  He is a natural lefty, but for some reason uses his right to color.  

Here's the finished product!  He seemed to enjoy making marks and picking out which colors to use.  We keep the paper and pencils in the linen closet and when he wants to color he will run up to it making the "please" sign language motion.  Coloring keeps him busy and entertained for about 10 minutes, the longest I have seen his focus on anything!