I am passionate about making art and teaching art. I find it to be a symbiotic relationship. I love to teach observational art skills while inspiring ideas and facilitating group discussion. I am gifted with students as they encounter obstacles as I see art making as a metaphor for life, I can connect . My style is enthusiastic and encouraging with loads of humor. I am happy to make and teach art in the glow of a supportive, creative, and receptive student body.