Art Classes

It's almost summer time and although I haven't been here like I said I was going to, I'm back and ready to make some things happen!

I am happy to announce that I will be holding "Intro To Drawing" and "Color Theory" art classes starting at the end of May in Swedesboro, NJ. I am posting the flyers with all the details added.

You won't see this in the flyer, but these classes are for those who are 12 and older. I am going to be starting classes for youth ages 5 to 11 soon.

Hit the Paypal button below each flyer to register for the class. Please be reminded that registration will close 3 days prior to the first class starting.

Corner of Gratitude:

New opportunities

Pearls of Wisdom:
"Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage."

~ Victor Kiam

Your Thoughts:
What obstacles are you turning into opportunity?

Until next time...

2019

In A Sea of Rights

2019 has come! We are actually 7 days in and these 7 days have proven to be inspirational. 

A few months ago I made it a point to post every day. I crack my own self up! The obligations of life were plenty and I was unable to keep up with that schedule. And even if my schedule was a bit freer, I wasn't in the place mentally to be able to commit to blogging every day. 

I'm not committing to things that I know that I won't be able to accomplish. I'm going with the flow here and making sure that my artwork is developing, growing and thriving. I am taking the time to make sure that I am developing, growing and thriving on a personal level. I am working on making sure that there is nothing that gets in the way of me well...being me! Me in all of my glory! What GOD created me to be and loving every bit of it!

I hope that your 2019 has kicked off with plenty of blessing and amazing things and even more in a multitude to come!!!

Corner of Gratitude:

A prosperous, abundant & healthy life

Pearls of Wisdom:
"I want to do things of significance, things that will inspire people to know  how good life can be."

~ Judge Reinhold

Your Thoughts:
What do you consider the "good life"?

Until next time...

Art Education

I graduated from the University of Maryland College Park close to twenty years ago with my Bachelor's in art. That's quite crazy to say, but true. 

Some of the best times in my life were in college. I gained life long friends, had the opportunity to be part of a division 1 track & field team, and even came into who I was as an individual. 

While I appreciate UMCP for so many wonderful experiences, I don't believe I was academically prepared to face the real world of art. The business of how the art world works. Truthfully, I am not sure many schools outside of traditional art schools do a very good job of equipping their students with what is needed to survive in the art world. 

At UMCP I had several teacher's who were really instrumental in helping me to find my artistic voice. I 

Back then, and sometimes like now (although I'm working to change this) I was a perfectionist. I wanted great grades and to be the best at what I was doing. The preliminary classes that I needed to take for my major were difficult and meant to serve as weed out courses. You know the courses that would separate those that could make the cut and those that couldn't. Well, I suppose I was one of the ones that couldn't, and it ate at me badly on the inside. 

I was studying harder than I had ever studied, had tutors and still wasn't getting the grades I thought I deserved. The information just wasn't sticking. The truth is, I was having trouble concentrating. It wasn't until years later that I understood my attention span to be about the size of a flea, and in science, that just doesn't cut the mustard. 

Again, I am unsure of what would make me want to resort to art as a major. I had taken a few classes in high school, which I loved. I took everything from drawing to jewelry making to sculpting. Each class was freeing to me. I was able to use my hands, be creative and socialize all at the same time. Time spent in class seemed to fly by and in the end, there was always something for me to take home that could be displayed. It was rewarding and sometimes useful. 

The transition from Zoology to art was fairly simple outside of having to stay a few extra semesters. Art classes were laid back and long...typically three-hour time blocks. The length was great because when creative juices started to flow three hours felt like twenty minutes. It was good for my attention span and I was all around a happier individual. My stress level surrounding my academic load was low and my grade point average was high. 

It was meant to be...art and me. It hasn't always been an easy and smooth ride for us, but a ride I don't mind taking to this day!!!

Corner of Gratitude:

Being able to have options

Pearls of Wisdom:
"If you want to achieve something, you're going to run into roadblocks, but you have to learn how to pivot and explore your options."

~ Hannah Bronfman

Your Thoughts:
What options have you chosen for the better?

Until next time...