I used to say I was in the business of teaching art, I now say that I am in the business of building confidence. A lack of confidence in one’s own ability and a fear of failure are the 2 biggest hindrances to my job as an art teacher. Fear comes in various forms so I will elaborate here a …
Growing up in a disjointed, broken home, I retreated into art at an early age to escape for hours on end. It was the only way I could deal with the disappointment and isolation I felt on a daily basis. I contemplated suicide a number of times but always found some hope in my work, music or reading. I had …