Past

        I began the love of art as a child in Southern Rhodesia.  I enjoyed illustrating anything I could.  I would illustrate letters to my sisters in America, and any opportunity I had at school.  On Sundays I’d draw while Daddy preached.  Later, in my studies to become a teacher, I took as many art classes as possible.  My first job was in Oklahoma.  It was such a small school that there was no art program or supplies for art, but I managed to incorporate art into our lessons. Using butcher paper from the cafeteria, the children made wonderful murals.   I then become a mother.  This was truly what I wanted to be “when I grew up”.  My children became my life and I put art aside until 1988, when I returned to teaching.  For the next ten years I taught kindergarten through third grade.  Teachers are also taught lessons.  One valuable lesson the children taught me was to simply enjoy the experience of art.  Children begin with no inhibitions.  They don’t create art to win other’s approval.  Their art is a complete success if  it is enjoyed.