Your purposefulness of what you have created in that studio has made just what you call it, "a safe place". I grew up the old way and all of that isnt bad but it sure did leave me lacking in the confidence department. You made it possible for a person with all the quirks I have to find a safe place to grow and develop. I love that learning never ends, there is always something new to do, a little higher to climb. Yes, you have taught me art but you have taught me things so much more valuable and it never gets old. I am thankful for the beautiful gift of teaching you've been given, you teach with such gentleness and generosity, it's a beautiful thing to watch and even more wonderful to experience! Thank you!