Sunday, November 2, 2008

Bon Voyage

"Reclining Nude"
6 x 8"
colored pencil on canvas

I am currently sitting in a hotel room waiting to board the ship for the Colored Pencil Cruise (as I call it). And being one of the instructors, I am a little nervous. Don't get me wrong, I'm totally looking forward to it; the sun, the fun, the time away; but I'm still a little nervous.

Having been an instructor and business owner for over 15 years (owned a Jazzercise franchise), I know that being a wee bit nervous is not necessarily a bad thing. It tends to keep you sharp, alert and aware of every word that comes out of your mouth. I've found it can energize me, the class and the students.

Wish me bon voyage and to break a leg (what do you wish a workshop instructor!?) I'm hoping to blog a bit about my experience and show you some of the things I see and the people I meet.

1 comment:

Marsha Robinett said...

WOW! How exciting...you most definitely should blog and show pictures. I will be so disappointed if you don't.

Yes, your jitters will sharpen your thoughts. I think a being a little nervous is a always good when starting a new venture. I wish you the best...'break a pencil' or what ever it is you say to a pencil artist!