My introduction into Art

My introduction into Art

 

I had very little knowledge of what art was until…

Tom Gilbertson (Drawing and painting teacher), and Carol Hagerdy (Watercolor teacher) introduced me to a world that seemed hidden and mysterious to me.

Through them, I opened my eyes to the wonders of art. They taught me to open my mind and never look back. There are no mistakes in art, only regrets for not trying new things.

Paint upside down Tom would tell us…What are you crazy, but it works.

Blend colors and allow them to grow and create is what Carol would tell us…oh my God what madness is this, but it worked.

Allow the piece to create itself, don’t be afraid to make a mistake.

This is good advice even for poets (At least that is what I believe).

So go forth with pen in hand and write the world in soft colors of emotion, write with a passion that no force would dare to confront.

Poor your most inner feelings and thoughts out on the paper. Let them command the day and night. Let them bring tears and laughter to the reader.

Make every word a testament to who you are and let the world be dammed if they don’t like it.    

Reviews

[Frieda P]

This sounds vaguely familiar to a conversation I had earlier tonight, except that Tom and Carol weren't included, good advice, what is poetry if not the pouring out of one's heart and soul....well said ron!

[ron]

Very true Frieda. Would love to get together with you some time for coffee...a real cup, not one from the poem.