Lesley W. says, "Signing up for my first art class at Walker Light Studio was the biggest gift I gave myself as an artist.
I was certain, at that time, that I would never have the necessary hand-control needed to draw anything recognizable.
After introducing himself, our teacher,
Joe Holliman, asked each student to introduce themselves and say a little about their experiences in making art.
When my turn came, I said “This is my first class, and I must have been nuts to have signed up for it. My signature isn’t even legible. My hands are stupid.”
Joe laughed, then replied:” Art begins in the eyes, not the fingers, and it comes from the heart, not the paint box.”
From that first day, and onward, I keep learning the truth of his reply, and since that starting point my work has been exhibited in four group shows and a solo exhibition, and I’ve sold pieces in both the United States and Europe.
Even more important, making art now fills my life with joy, every day.
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