Personal Statement
I have been blessed for over 30 years by literally thousands of students as I have had the ultimate privilege of teaching them about art and individual expression. Many say teachers have an incredible impact on their students and, as I wholeheartedly agree, I must say my perspective on art, expression, and life has been greatly affected by students! My students impact my every day with the amazing strength and positive attitude they seem to so naturally possess. The excitement my students display with learning makes every day and every project a new journey for me. Their pure ability to forgive, accept, and love also encourages me. The simple forgiving nature of a child is somewhat similar to the forgiving possibilities of a digital photograph, a brush stroke on an acrylic painting, or an eraser on a pencil drawing. All of these assist me in my own individual expression!
While drawing, painting, and photographing for others has driven my personal art over my life, my amazing family and incredible students has led me to challenge myself in other forms of expression as well. Through various art media, I teach my students, of all ages, life-long skills which will assist them in any career they chose as well as a creative outlet to express themselves. The viewer of my work can look into my heart and mind as each piece reveals something about my life; something I also pull from my students as they create. Although most of my experience has been in photography, acrylics, pencil, and digital media, I enjoy pushing myself to learn more and the creative expressions I can gain and in turn, share with my students.
While drawing, painting, and photographing for others has driven my personal art over my life, my amazing family and incredible students has led me to challenge myself in other forms of expression as well. Through various art media, I teach my students, of all ages, life-long skills which will assist them in any career they chose as well as a creative outlet to express themselves. The viewer of my work can look into my heart and mind as each piece reveals something about my life; something I also pull from my students as they create. Although most of my experience has been in photography, acrylics, pencil, and digital media, I enjoy pushing myself to learn more and the creative expressions I can gain and in turn, share with my students.