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Many of my students have been with me for years, and we all welcome new painters. Their work is diverse and their progress is clear. I try to take the worry out of the room. Fundamentals are important, and so is fun. Much class time is spent with individuals at their easels. I love Tuesday afternoons. There is warmth and camaraderie and appreciation as we explore color and composition and new and better ways to paint.

The one thing I have learned about creative arts expression is that it is best when it captures the movement. One thing, the best thing I learned early on, is that life, and life expression is art and that is dynamic. Consider art in motion, like a really good action shot whether it be in sports or editorial or journalistic photography or illustration. Its moving both physically AND emotionally. It moves. And it moves you. I consider t2ge work I do a process of expression in relationship with Creativity in general-the process is bigger than myself. It's not all about an end goal or product but often includes a product. I find that when produc...

I have the room, equipment, and supplies to teach painting with acrylics or water-based oils, simple printmaking, mixed media, collage, and simple bookmaking.