by Sallianne | Sep 6, 2015 | 2015 Workshops
Picture this. A little kid in 4th grade, who seemingly had no interest in art, was given a class project: with a partner, create a poster that highlighted the spirit behind the words “Read to Succeed.” Together they created a life-size poster of a child holding a book...
by Sallianne | Aug 30, 2015 | 2015 Workshops
I can’t ever even remember when I wasn’t doing something creative! It all started in the kitchen of my childhood home. A little child sized folding table and chairs nestled in the corner. Mom always kept it stocked with all the good basics. I would color, cut, tape...
by Sallianne | Aug 23, 2015 | 2015 Workshops
My love of collage started with a scrap box of mementos from my childhood. These small sentimental pieces of my past came from my father, who rescued them from the attic and delivered them via a visit, several years ago. Stuffing these tidbits into a box beneath my...
by Sallianne | Aug 19, 2015 | 2015 Workshops, Uncategorized
Many years ago when I was in university I was chatting with an advisor who was attempting to less than subtly sway me away from an art degree, stating that I might consider a career more pragmatic…something that offered “essentials” to the world. Let me say this, I...
by Sallianne | Aug 19, 2015 | 2015 Workshops
There is a feeling of inclusiveness and kindness at the Art-is-You Retreats. It makes it easy for the introvert in me to accept their welcoming community. Being an artist from my earliest memory, my comfort zone is pretty solitary. Naturally content to work by myself...
