Lotus Stewart | Art History Curriculum & Resources 🎨📚 on Instagram: "The growing tree in the Nutcracker is already such a magical moment — that gasp from the audience when it expands bigger and bigger on stage. 🌲💫 When kids reinterpret that scene using van Gogh’s swirling, expressive painting style (think Starry Night energy), something beautiful happens: the tree doesn’t just grow… it comes alive. With swirly lines, loose movement, and lots of imagination, kids g