The First Day of Class

The first day of class . . . As I prepare for class and the moment I walk into the room with you, a new group of artists seeking to learn or grow or just survive, I feel the weight of the challenge . . . of my challenge . . . of your collective challenge . . . of your individual challenges.

We are considering whether or not we are up to these challenges. We have sixteen weeks ahead of us.

Have I planned the course to give you the most opportunity to grow as artists? Will you grow in confidence using the media, approaches, knowledge and even failures? Will I stay fully present with each of you to be able to truly see you and guide you in your unique journeys? 

For my task is to help guide you, not push you in a predetermined direction. My challenge is to help you discover your unique path, your unique creative “voice”! Your creative voice is your God given inheritance as you are a child of the Great Creator!

So today, my prayer is that you embrace your unique creativity. You have everything you need for this journey within you. Celebrate who you are!

I thank you for the privilege to walk with you and share concepts, challenges and assurances that the journey will not only be worth all the hard work, but that it will awaken and enliven you!

So, welcome to the first day of a new semester!