Over the duration of EVERY summer, I become completely absorbed in THIS.
And I want to honor this, here, before I (very) slowly (more slowly than you probably can imagine, actually) make the transition back to my own studio.
I stand for:
BOOKS! actual, tangible books
art making as community
art making as an alternative language
pure deLIGHT
inclusivity.
peaceful, reflective, public spaces
PLAYFULNESS
the fact that art making can happen anywhere with anything
art making as a means of self soothing
TIME to imagine, transition, reflect, assimilate
simple pleasures
making messes
as many learning styles as there are people
a belief that art can save lives. It saved mine.
these younger people being OUR teachers
and so much MORE
(but you get my drift)
I love ALL these young artists SO MUCH. Please protect them. They ARE our wonder-filled future.
Thank you, @artsmia, Urban Sketchers, Twin Cities, @glamdolldonuts and @mcadgallery for continuously providing an extended community for us
and, thank you, parents, for trusting me with your children
“Everyone knows what you’re against. Show them what you’re for.” - Andrea Gibson
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