Damian Ortega: This artist is my first choice because I enjoyed his work the most and instantly saw his ideas translated into a classroom lesson. I appreciate his exploration of form and material and his consideration of the interaction his works pull from the viewers. His big idea is changing perceptions.
Diana Al Hadid: Her works were also immediately eye catching in the surprising femininity and lyricism expressed with such rough materials.
Linda Benglis: Her interest in exploring textures and movements of materials to see where she can go with them ties right into my ideas for teaching art to children.
