I often get asked if I would ever teach art, I do not see
myself in a former educator role. It
would be more like team teaching if I went into a classroom setting. First because I would need an assistant for
myself and that same person would most likely do the demos. Secondly I do not feel like I know enough of
the fundamentals of art to teach.
On the other hand in my later years at Towson U. my
Professors would asked my to come lecture to their classes about my ideas on
art. What does art mean, people like to
joke and say how easy it is to create art?
In reality being artist is hard as ass, what do you have to say and what
medium do you use to say it.
My professors would also stop me as I rolled down the
halls and pulled me into a crit. This
all makes me think about what it means to teach art. Is it hands on showing people how to mix
colors and what method to use to get the desire effect, or is it the exchange
of ideals to push to the next level?
My approach to art is the second part of that question. I
would like to know if anyone would be interested in taking art “lesson” from
me? This could be done in person, or over the computer since we would be have
discussion about your art. This might also get my own create juices flowing and
maybe bring in a little $$$. I would not be able teach from the fundamentals
approach, but I would be able to show you how to make your own language from
art!
