Drawing allows us to translate abstract thoughts in to tangible images making plans a reality. Everyone can benefit from an arts education. Art skills and concepts may be applied in nearly every career goal, while helping us value and appreciate life and culture. It has been a great honor in my life to share what I have learned from my instructors, artists and creative minds from the past and present. I believe in the tradition of art as experimentation and communication, but not in teaching old techniques only. The great thing about being a teacher is you can witness the growth of each student as they develop ideas and create on their own.