In between working on course materials for next Fall and other household duties that went underserved while working this past school year, I have been able to reclaim my inner artist and work on my own craft. It started out as gifts for former students (I always tell students that if they invite me to their graduation open house, I will make something for them as a gift) and has turned into a fun way to work on my drawing skills as I explore my own imagination.
Thanks to inspiration from my former student Shelby, who received the top image on this page, I started drawing again and using watercolor as well. I think I might be on this kick for a while. It is especially fun to post progress images on social media and receive feedback from family and friends. I have even had a purchase request, which is also flattering.
I am often asked about what I am working on during the school year, like I have ALL of this other time to create my own art in the midst of prepping lessons, grading papers, writing assessments, and preparing work for shows, competitions, and other exhibitions. I have the "I don't have time for that" excuse, but I do not have a lot of time during the school year to really think about what I want to make because my obligation and duty is to my students and helping them figure out what it is they would like to make and say in their work.
I love my job and really cannot imagine being better at anything else than teaching students how to create images in interesting ways, but I also am very thankful for Summer and being able to take advantage of this time to create on my own.
Thanks to inspiration from my former student Shelby, who received the top image on this page, I started drawing again and using watercolor as well. I think I might be on this kick for a while. It is especially fun to post progress images on social media and receive feedback from family and friends. I have even had a purchase request, which is also flattering.
I am often asked about what I am working on during the school year, like I have ALL of this other time to create my own art in the midst of prepping lessons, grading papers, writing assessments, and preparing work for shows, competitions, and other exhibitions. I have the "I don't have time for that" excuse, but I do not have a lot of time during the school year to really think about what I want to make because my obligation and duty is to my students and helping them figure out what it is they would like to make and say in their work.
I love my job and really cannot imagine being better at anything else than teaching students how to create images in interesting ways, but I also am very thankful for Summer and being able to take advantage of this time to create on my own.
I will keep posting work on Twitter and Facebook. If you have any ideas you would like to see me combine, please feel free to share in a comment. I cannot promise I will do it, but it is fun to read what is on others' minds.
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