Are you a setting goals type of person? If so, how are you doing now that we are half way through the year? As many of you know, I like to write a list of goals at the beginning of the year, and then check the list periodically to see how I'm doing.
One of my art goals for 2024 that I have incorporated and really enjoyed, is teaching more and sharing my love of painting. It has been such a great experience for me. As they say, sometimes the teacher learns as much as the students. That has been very true for me. Each week before I teach a technique, I do a trial painting to think about how I want to explain my process. It has brought up to the surface why I do what I do, and has reminded me of techniques that I haven't used in a long time. It has also made slow down and not just jump right into a painting, but think about the process. Seeing my students learning and growing and getting positive feedback has warmed my heart. If you are interested in taking some classes, let me know and I'll add you to my class list. I am hoping to start some new classes during the winter and will be offering up some holiday card making classes as well.
