I am enjoying teaching art classes through the Arts District in Breckenridge, CO. It is so rewarding to see my students get excited about painting and learning to see through artist's eyes. It opens up a new world to them. My students are often those who have been so busy in their lives that they haven't had time to learn to paint. I also have students that have formed friendships through their art classes and this becomes a social outlet for them.

One such group from Shreveport, LA, where I grew up, booked a group painting session with me this summer. They decided to travel to Breckenridge together and wanted to explore plein air painting as well as oils. They paint together in a class in LA., and decided to have a painting adventure.

Painting can be a wonderful social outlet...these ladies were supportive of each other's work and enjoyed the challenges I put before them. They are all enjoying the art journey together.

Art is often a solitary endeavor. It can also be highly competitive, when you expose your art to the artworld. It is refreshing to see that there can also be another side.

I have formed special friendships through my painting with groups. It is wonderful to have a support group as well as friends to paint with. I will share my special group with you in a future blog.