…oh, Create!!

… you were MAHVELOUS!!!  

Getting ready and experiencing the Create retreat is like a wedding.  

You think and plan and plan and pack and make memories for the cherished event. 

 And then, in the blink of an eye, it's over, it's done! 

That's exactly what it's like teaching at Create, and other art retreats.

 It was such an honor to have the most wonderful students sharing at another Create, this one in Irvine, CA.  I was energized by their kindness and curious enthusiasm for trying new things and making amazing art.

 …my classrooms are always a color FULL mess!...

 …stretching out of our comfort zones...

 …playing, thinking, letting go….

 …sharing, laughing, creating...

 …making those special connections with new "forever art friends"….

 …exploring new techniques and experiencing new art materials…..

 …making beautiful "frame worthy" art work!...

 …Anne here was in THREE of my classes…..and she was a ball of creative wild fire! 

 After her busy artful week, "calm and quiet" was her lettering class theme….

 ...

…concentrating, being in the moment, happy, joyful...

…loving some of the dozens and dozens of pens
 i brought for classroom play learning...

…trying new food at lunch with my friend Susie…while in California, 

i had to have my first ever fish taco!

 

…even had a little time for shopping and laughing with the stylin' Pam Carriker...  

…at my most favorite store on the planet, 

"Fresh Produce" Sportswear in Laguna Beach. 

(Pam thought i was taking her there to buy apples and bananas!)

Create..it was perfect.

…See you next year in Irvine!  

Create will be back at the Hyatt Regency in 2013 

making art and making friends and making memories...