This past Monday my homeschooled student, John, came over for his art lesson. I use the word "lesson" loosely in this context; what John and I generally do in Studio Time is work on projects while yakking about art. If, at the same time, a few technical pointers are absorbed, so much the better.
Monday was a chilly, misty day. I was getting ready to teach basic facial proportions to my evening class, and thought John and I might experiment with self-portraits, but when I told him I'd recently bought some new slow-drying acrylics for plein-aire painting, he surprised me with his response.
"It isn't exactly raining right now," he said.
And he was right. A mad dash to the side yard ensued, and we spent the following hour painting views near the house.
I feel so blessed to benefit from the wisdom of children. And so glad I know John.
One of the best things about teaching is learning.
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