Oct 14, 2026 · @Janice Watch a two-year-old meet a tray of paint and you'll see creativity in its purest form. There's no hesitation and no worry about getting it "right." Small hands go straight for color. Fingers trace the bumps of a sponge, press into soft clay, and drag through paint to see what happens. Our youngest artists are drawn to color and texture. They explore surfaces with their whole bodies, and they do it without fear. Every week in the studio, they remind us

Thirty-six years ago, I became a mother for the first time. Our daughter Sarah arrived early, tiny, and absolutely beautiful. Like every new parent, I dreamed about the life ahead for her. I imagined birthday parties, school plays, friendships, first jobs, and all the milestones that make up a meaningful life. I didn’t know then that Sarah would become one of my greatest teachers. Sarah is smart, creative, determined, funny, and deeply compassionate. She loves music, art, ani