Teachers Change Lives!

When I was six years old, I had a kindergarten teacher named Mrs. Shellie. She was a wonderful teacher and very kind—I told you about her last month. Her reaction to a drawing I made at a very young age impacted me immensely. She loved my drawing and told me what a great artist I was, which started me down the road towards becoming an artist. I had always loved to draw and her encouragement kept me working hard at it. Often along the way, I would remember how my teacher thought I had something special. 

Fast forward 50 years. I recently told this story on a YouTube video and asked my audience if they could help me find my kindergarten teacher. I wasn’t sure how it would go, but it turns out the video worked! We found her—well, we found her family. Unfortunately, she passed away in 2017. But, I connected with her daughter and we had a special zoom call, talking about what a wonderful teacher her mom had been.

Mrs. Shellie made a huge difference in my life. So huge that 50 years later I'm still talking about her. It is important to ask ourselves this question: are we making a difference in anybody's life? We also need to ask if we’re grateful NOW for the ones making a difference in OUR lives. Take time to tell your teachers, mentors, parents, or colleagues how much they’ve impacted you and who you’ve become.
My new monthly membership community through the Butch Hartman Art Academy is a way for you to connect with people who will make a difference. There will be monthly live Q&A sessions with Butch Hartman, surprise guest appearances, and exciting weekly challenges. 
Dive into a vibrant community bursting with opportunities to network, collaborate, and create alongside fellow artists. For just $37/mo, you can expand your network and meet like-minded people. Don't miss your chance to connect directly with Butch and other passionate Hartfans!

Art gives you power…use it wisely.