Inspirational Artists

I have had a really difficult time only choosing a few artists that inspire my work. I feel I am always taking things in and making notes from a variety of inspirational sources. I then decided to focus on my next personal project and artists that will influence a new piece of mine. I am expanding out of my normal artistic box a bit and beginning to grow as an artist. These are the artists that have inspired me through this process.

Carole A. Feuerman

Carole A. Feuerman has been widely acknowledged as one of the most hyper-realist sculptors in the world. She has been in many exhibits around the world displaying her beautiful body sculptures.

Fanny Alloing

Fanny Alloing began experimenting with plaster strips, in her sculpture, and the act of capturing emotion after a death in her family. Fanny, a French artist also uses silk and paper in her works of art. I enjoy the rough edges and raw qualities of her work. 

Gavin Worth

Gavin Worth, a self taught artist, experiments with line and the fluid motions of the body in his sculptures. These minimalist sculptures are beautiful and seem so delicate to the touch. 

Art Metaphor

Reflecting on Art Education and how it relates to myself or other artists and future educators, I have discovered that we all have strengths and weaknesses. 

As educators it is important to reach out and use all the resources that are available to help teach and better our students education. Collaborate with other teachers, and work with both your strength and weaknesses. Schools are communities of a vast variety of people like the multi-colored knots, we compliment each other when working together. 

The handmade paper can tear and rip, often times becoming weak. However, like a school working together, the community can keep children engaged and actively learning. In some areas the school is the center of the community and through parent involvement, teacher support and active student learning, the school community spirals outward creating a beautiful learning environment. Students and teachers can achieve these goals through encouraging their artistic growth and becoming involved in the community.