little blossoms

Artwork done by a student of pve

This artwork was done by a student that I am currently teaching, privately on a weekly basis.

I love teaching little art lessons to people of all ages.

My student has gained so much confidence and is truly remarkable, in only a few lessons, she has opened up and blossomed.

We have worked with pencil, prisma-colored pencils, micron pens, and water color wash.

Please leave a comment for me to share with my student about the artwork titled -

"little blossoms."

*Remember to leave a comment for the "little cakes" book giveaway in the previous post from yesterday. Winner shall be randomly selected and announced friday March 26th.

to teach art

an apple comes to life, colored pencil, prismacolor

Today, I teach an after school classic drawing - art class to a dozen children.  I enjoy guiding them, listening to them and encouraging them to look and to draw.

Pencil, a student's still life, a fall gourd, some sunflowers, a small pumpkin.

To teach art is like sharing a secret, or giving someone glasses to help them see.  My class gives me the opportunity to stand back, to guide, to listen and to observe budding artists.  Amazed at with only a pencil and paper what one can do, to teach art.  Take an art class and learn to look, to listen and to do.  Surprise yourself with what you see and what you are able to draw.

orange soda bottle - a student's work of art

If you are an artist, teach or volunteer to teach a student or a class and be inspired to encourage others to create.  As a teacher, I feel like a Momma bird, flying to the class, bringing worms for each of the little birds, hungry to learn, eager to fly and "draw."