Staying in Touch

Today I sent out an email, blog, and advertisement for a workshop I'm teaching this coming weekend.  What I received was not only interest in the workshop, but little snippets of people's lives, what they're doing and where they've been.  Some of you who responded I haven't seen in a very long time; others I see weekly.  It matters not.  What was best for me was hearing from all of you!

On location painting with students. (BTW - Great shadow shapes!)

I love knowing what is happening in your lives, how your painting and drawing is coming along, where your interests lie now.  I know that I can't respond in length to everyone, but I do try to send out a few words just so you know how much I enjoy hearing from you.  It is one of the most satisfying parts of teaching for me - getting to know you!

Why take classes?  Of course, to learn, but to also participate in the art community; to form friendships with people of similar interests; to help one another with getting past moments of frustration and to celebrate together those moments of fun and accomplishment.

How else do we stay in touch?  Through the blogs.  Through email.  Through painting groups.  Through shows and paint outs.  There are lots of way to stay in touch.  With the solitary nature of painting there is always a risk of ending up alone and unconnected.  So, don't forget - it's great to hear from you!  No matter how you do it or with whom -  stay in touch!