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I am a multidimensional, hands-on creative artist and poet with a San Diego based home studio. Having always been too curious and too creative, I have continually studied a variety of artistic disciplines and philosophies throughout my life with established teachers...unstable teachers, artists, schools and whatnot. This, paired with a lifelong investigation into spirituality, has given me a large creative toolkit from which to draw ;) and interest to (respectively) play with, break, challenge, modify, ignore and celebrate the rules related to the aforementioned studies. I am a strong believer in not messing with a child's innate curiosity and wonder, the value of family (however defined), individual creativity, community, and our environment. I continue to study and enjoy creative expressions-with the exception of acid jazz. Some common characteristics found within my work are: re-purposing everyday items and discard-able things, harmonizing opposites, playing with current beliefs and assumptions with a whimsical twist, and delicately blending spontaneity with discipline. The end results are simple, joyful expressions of wonder imbued with an invitation to discover more.

Thursday, December 11, 2008

The Art of Class

The last few days I had the privilege of visiting Cathrine Kegan's 9th grade English classes at San Diego High School, California. I was invited to facilitate a discussion on What is Art? and work with the students on an exercise exploring sensory observations and their personal interpretations. Exploring their sensory impressions ties into their current study of vignettes.
I was very impressed with Kegan's style of teaching, her passion, knowledge and her strong commitment to these students - she is a gift to them, and an inspiration to me.
I loved being able to share some of my world with them, and am grateful for the opportunity to have them share some of themselves with me, even if it was for just a short while.

Each child is a wonderful, unique piece of living art - beautiful!

I hope to post some photos soon.

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