Be YOU in YOUR shoes

As 2020 approaches, I reflect upon where I’ve been, where I am, and where I’d like to go. I am grateful for my past, even the difficult times because I discovered my true self and friends. I am happy with where I am because everywhere I look I am surrounded by those who love me or my art. And I am hopeful of where I’d like to go as I’ve discovered that you can plan as much as possible, but where God and life takes you may be totally different…and better :)

With all of this, I am encouraged by the thought of being myself in my shoes and this is my theme for 2020. I want to encourage all of my students and fellow artists to be true to yourself and be courageous enough to be you in your shoes. Each person’s path is different and that is what makes this great world so beautiful. Looking out on all of these adventures that I see young artists embark upon is one of my greatest joys.

So, I challenge each of you to be you and to stand tall in your shoes. Because we are all uniquely and beautifully made.