I know that I have always wanted to work with others to share some of the creative gifts I have been given. Also, I have been given the best teachers in my life - Dick Trick, Dick Kane, Pat Rini Rohrer, Stan Moeller who all appeared at just the right time in my life.
When I started out in college, I majored in painting and thought I would be an art teacher. But after taking some design classes which I really liked, I switched my major to Communication Design. Through the years it has been so much fun integrating my love of painting and illustration with the computer graphics/ design. I work with such great clients on very creative and exciting projects every day.....
However..... was there a way to work with others introducing them to painting and technique while also allowing them to share thoughts and feelings about past experiences and letting go? This could be a combination mini creative retreat... Hmmmmmm....
I have found that when things are supposed to happen, they do and this past week, I was able to work with a husband and wife from Pittsburgh,
a group of mothers and daughters as part of a Girlfriends Getaway Package at Springdale Farm B&B
and today, a friend.
Each experience was filled with laughs and a few tears. The paintings and discussions were heartfelt and beautiful.
As part of this process, I am developing an art kit which had very positive feedback from the weekend participants. The bag alone is a work of art and is handmade by an textile artist friend...Mary Lane.
I will put these kits up on Etsy soon.... everything you need to get started in watercolor. They will make a great holiday gift for someone ready to explore their creativity and learn about themselves while doing so. They will be available in beautiful colors as well.
You never know where life will lead.... put it out there and it just may happen... sometimes not when I think it should or expect it. But always at just the right time. The saying really is "when the student is ready, the teacher appears" I truly believe that if we are willing.... and get out of our own way, amazing things will happen. I hope you all can bring forth the artist within which can heal your mind, body and spirit.... Love and peace to you.
Cindy
