entangled in thought

It is often too easy to get entangled in the technique of art (or, the how) instead of, the why and what of art. Henri alluded to this when speaking about the true aim of the arts; it isn’t about making a painting. The arts help students to find creative solutions through problem solving opportunities unique to the arts. Too often art educators only skim the surface of art, by teaching technique and manipulation of media alone and fail to harness art’s core, it’s content. The wind behind the sail of any craft is the focus and emphasis of my teaching. Exploration of various media is a natural extension of exploring various avenues of thought.