Julie Mader
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I am a lifetime learner.
When I discover a technique, art material or an artist whose work is new to me and catches my eye, I tend to get excited and reach out for a pen and paper. I take down notes, make little sketches and rummage thru reference photos plotting out my approach to creating what the new knowledge inspires. I test out the method, theme, style or colorway that intrigued me, learning as I work. Creating something new may or may not work on the first few attempts; however I adjust, evaluate and adapt to reach my end goal. It's difficult to keep this joy of making art all to myself. I have been creating and selling my artwork for over 25 years and began sharing my know-how as a Pennsylvania Council on the Arts rostered teaching artist in 2015. My experience teaching to a range of ages from young children to life-experienced assisted living and care community residents has developed into a sincere passion for designing differentiated art experiences which reach beyond cognitive and physical restrictions to support creative self-expression. Albert Einstein said "Creativity is contagious, pass it on", who am I to argue with him? |