 close window  The History of my Permission Slip
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The History of my Artist Permission Slip Years ago, while attempting to encourage my workshop painters to paint the way THEY have always wanted to paint, I recalled a trivial little protocol while attending parochial grade school. (oh those poor nuns!) If I wanted to do anything not on my normal schedule, such as visiting the library or leaving class early for band practice, I had to get a "permission slip" from the Sister Superior. Go ahead think what you will, but it kept me in line-sort of! The permission slip in my hand allowed me the freedom and power to roam anywhere. So I came up with an idea for artists: They too, need a permission slip. PERMISSION TO PAINT THE WAY THEY HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO PAINT.  Permission Slip In my workshops I hand every painter their own Permission Slip. It's just a yellow piece of paper with "Permission" printed on it. It's a goofy idea, but transforms the trembling artist into a powerful "can do" painter. Put one in your hands and hang in your studio as a constant reminder to paint the way you have always wanted to paint! I'm not responsible for what happens next. 
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