Email From A Young Friend
Hi Carol!
I hope all is well with you since the last time we communicated. I don't know if you remember me, but I met you at the beginning of the year at Atlantic Coast High School. I had shown you my website, and you gave me some really good feedback! I'm actually still in the process of revamping it—I've even changed my entire focus, and have renamed it. We'll see what happens :)
I'm not done with my site yet, but I had to share this with you because I knew you would appreciate it. The thing you said that sticks out to me the most—well, there are two things:
1.) You told me to just do it. Don't spend any more money going to classes and getting instruction. Just start creating.
2.) You told me to educate myself. Find the topic that sticks out to me most at the time (I think you were focusing on color theory), and just STUDY.
Study and then do. So simple. So good.
I wanted to let you know your advice hasn't been lost on me. Last night, I hosted a few artists at my house, and we created (painted, drew, etc.) while listening to praise and worship music. Everyone loved it so much that they want to continue doing this every other week! Also, a friend and I are going to start doing Art Walk, not because we think we're going to make lots of money (haha), but we want to be FORCED to create regularly. We're holding each other accountable, and I'm so excited.
Carol, thank you so much. I know we haven't had much dialog, but your words are always in my head.
Maybe I'll see you soon :)
Take care!
Shannon
