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| Wyoming Woman
drive by that shed or tree, it will mean
something new to them. CM Russell said,
“To have talent is no credit to its owner.”
I believe inborn talent comes from the
Great Creator; if my art causes someone
to realize and appreciate that force in the
creation around us, I’m grateful.
My full-time job of 17 years with a
school district ended when teacher’s
aide positions were removed; this was
a blessing in disguise, putting me on the
path to follow my dreams of painting
full-time. I’m now immersed in art: I
teach energetic two-hour evening painting
workshops at our local art center, and
have learned a lot by teaching others to
quickly & joyfully construct a painting.
During the summers I manage the Hans
Kleiber Studio Museum in Dayton, where
I give tours and meet people from around
the world. I also write monthly columns
for The Sheridan Press’s weekly arts
feature, “Scene.”
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Recently I’ve been blessed with
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