Clearly I’m still a new parent because I’m encouraging my kids to make art. I understand that before long, we’ll be buried under more objet d’art than you could shake a paintbrush at, but for now, the kids rolled up their smock sleeves and made some art for Father’s day.

The labels read:

Claire Mary Catherine Donohue
Da Da
(Study in Applesauce)
2009
Applesauce and food coloring

Lachlan John Donohue
For Daddy
(I Wanted to Eat This)
2009
Applesauce and food coloring

The artist as a young girl

Lachie tests his medium, which is dyed applesauce.