I get asked to do all kinds of things. I do a lot of commissions; I do some demonstrations; and I teach. A few months ago, I was asked to come and do an art camp for the kids in Olla, Louisiana....a little, bitty town about 30 miles from where I live. It was only 4 days, and I love teaching watercolor, so I agreed.
We started today. I had the older students, ages 9-15...which in layman terms, means (the dreaded) Middle School...! I had about 13 students, boys and girls that showed up. Most of them have absolutely no Art is school. They have very little access to anything Art related...when I say rural kids, I mean RURAL. Anyway, we got started, and they seemed to really like it. I don't think they have any idea who is teaching them...the director introduced me as a professional. They had blank looks on their faces. But I am just there to expose them to some techniques and materials, and let them have some fun learning a little about watercolor....stay tuned. The week should be interesting. (I will take some better pics...I was busy today, and couldn't take very many!)
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