Teaching Philosophy

I strongly believe in the importance of a foundation of technical proficiency. Without this foundation, an artist is attempting to communicate in a language he does not understand. To learn a new language, one must also learn the alphabet and the rules that govern the language. On a basic level, an artist’s alphabet is his medium and method of execution. The rules of his language are portrayed by such things as line, shape, design, value, color and edge quality. With this technical foundation, an artist becomes able to effectively communicate his ideas, emotions and feelings, and can continually advance to new levels with his work.