I'm a 2010 graduate of the University of Michigan School of Art and Design (cum laude). I've always had a love for the arts. My mother, a professional artist herself, was kind enough to nurture this from a very young age. She gave me my first box of crayons, followed by colored pencils, washable paints, and soon, was sharing some of her impressive collection of art supplies. I learned to draw and some basic sculpting at a very young age and haven't stopped since.
So you're probably wondering: Why do you want to teach people to draw? Why teach them how to work with clay? Well, why not? I certainly benefited from having some support and guidance early on, and I've seen so many talented kids (some of whom can still put me to shame even after all my training) never develop their incredible talents. It's really saddening to know that they have such a gift in them and don't ever to get enjoy it. That's where I come in.
You see, I'm firmly of the opinion that everyone can draw. It's all a matter of knowing what to look for and training your eyes and hands to work together. Now certainly those with natural talent will pick it up faster and they may be able to go further than most, but that doesn't mean they're the only ones who can create amazing things. Art is about 30% talent, and 70% work. You have to practice, explore, and try in order to get good. And those are things just about anyone can learn to do.
You might be saying to yourself, "yeah,that's great, but it's not useful!" Oh, but that's where I have to stop you. You see, art is incredibly useful. Not only in a direct sort of way, like, for instance, designing cars, painting portraits, or animating movies, but also in terms of how it changes the way you think. Suddenly you start to see a lot more ways to approach problems. You begin to understand how to prioritize, organize, and build your projects, how to test ideas and judge their merits. You gain an eye for quality and a better understanding of your own mind. Let's face it, creative thinking is going to serve you all your life.
And on top of all that, it's just plain FUN. Who can ask for more than that?
So, why should I have all the fun to myself? Life's all about sharing!
Let me share the wonderful world of art with you and yours, and lets get creative!
So you're probably wondering: Why do you want to teach people to draw? Why teach them how to work with clay? Well, why not? I certainly benefited from having some support and guidance early on, and I've seen so many talented kids (some of whom can still put me to shame even after all my training) never develop their incredible talents. It's really saddening to know that they have such a gift in them and don't ever to get enjoy it. That's where I come in.
You see, I'm firmly of the opinion that everyone can draw. It's all a matter of knowing what to look for and training your eyes and hands to work together. Now certainly those with natural talent will pick it up faster and they may be able to go further than most, but that doesn't mean they're the only ones who can create amazing things. Art is about 30% talent, and 70% work. You have to practice, explore, and try in order to get good. And those are things just about anyone can learn to do.
You might be saying to yourself, "yeah,that's great, but it's not useful!" Oh, but that's where I have to stop you. You see, art is incredibly useful. Not only in a direct sort of way, like, for instance, designing cars, painting portraits, or animating movies, but also in terms of how it changes the way you think. Suddenly you start to see a lot more ways to approach problems. You begin to understand how to prioritize, organize, and build your projects, how to test ideas and judge their merits. You gain an eye for quality and a better understanding of your own mind. Let's face it, creative thinking is going to serve you all your life.
And on top of all that, it's just plain FUN. Who can ask for more than that?
So, why should I have all the fun to myself? Life's all about sharing!
Let me share the wonderful world of art with you and yours, and lets get creative!