Missing Winnie
It seems fitting that the title is A Life’s Work. Now that both of my children are in High School, contemplating what THEIR future will be, I find myself wondering what my impact on this world will be. Certainly, like all mothers out there, I hope that my children are happy, healthy and kind, and contribute to society. And I imagine that that is part of my contribution. But I sometimes wonder, what legacy will I have left, after I am gone?
Winnie at Easel (from her website)
I bring that up because after returning home from our family vacation, we learned that our dear friend and teacher, Winnie Ferguson had passed away from complications due to lung cancer. If you didn’t know Winnie, you missed out. She was a truly accomplished artist and a phenomenal and patient art teacher, as well. With a doctorate in art education, she taught high school and later was a university professor of art education and art therapy. What she loved most, though, was painting. Painting in oil and acrylics, and sharing that love of art with everyone around her. Read More…
