I have my MFA now and am ready to take on bigger projects, teach new classes and ponder bolder questions. I certainly didn't do it alone. Art is easier when I have a quiet mind and an overflowing heart. I have been surrounded by love and support to match the challenges and opportunities, and that's just this term! This has been a busy Spring. It just wouldn't do to let if go by without thanking the folks who made it possible, even fun and memorable. In no particular order: the artists and exhibitors of Spring Into the Fire, Barbara Milliorn, Jennifer Frias, Tiffany Ma, Devora Orantes, Julianna Rico, Anna Bae, Alice Emmons, Kim McKinnis, Sara Dehghan, Laura Hoffman, Niko Morse, Patrick Faulk, Katlin Evans, Patrick Mason; Wendy Sherman, Marty Lorigan, Marha Roche, Joe Posadas and the world of gallery/preparatory geniuses; Laura Garcia, Gail Dawson, Annette Jones and the admin-magicians; Instructors and artists - Jade Jewett, Kyung Sun Cho, Joe Biel, Andy Dickson, Don Lagerberg, Claudia Kilby, Joanna Roche, Linda Kroff, John Drew, Mike McGee, Debra Winters, Carrie Patterson, Brian Cantly, Kendell Carter, Heather Brown, Ben Britton, Christina Smith, Eileen Doctorski, Laurie Lipton, William Wray, Dan Callis, Andi Campognone, Alex Cowenberg, Samantha Fields, Scott Noel, Yu Ji, Alyssa Monks and the folks at CSU Summer Arts; Cristina Malais, Evan Senn, Ingrid Marrero Reeve, D Hill, Matt Gleason, Matt May, Bunny Gunner - Susie and Juan, Cheryl & Bob Bookout, Suvan Geer, John Spiak, Tracey Gayer; Venice & Tim, Conchi Sanford, Chris Toovey, Margaret Aichele, Marci Swett, ElleSeven, Jaid, Athena Hahn and the Pomona Art Colonists; Eric Jones, Joe DeVera, David Brokaw, Seth Hawkins, Preston Daniels, Johnny Hendrick, Rosemary, Ginny, Robert McLinn and Magu; Melody, Shirin, Jessica, Matt, Kendall, Blanca, Brian, Christina, Kaitrin, Prisca, Claire, Candice... plus all of the great students/teachers that might have slipped my tired mind, they all made their mark. Special thanks to: advisor and friend Joe Forkan, the friends and family who kept me going - Lilia Lamas, Andrea and Adam, Edda, Montana and Dan, Boyd and Lorna, Salmeh, Payam, Jacob and Renee; little sisters Devora, Barbara, Katlin and Sara; brothers P1, P2, Josh and Joe; Paul and Libby, Jennifer, Lawrence and Sophie, Joe and Di, Beth and Meg, Mom and Dad and Gail. There are not enough ways to say thank you or words to say what I feel for you all.
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