Hello,
My name is Angela Powers and I am an artist and owner of Purple Dog. My interest in art began very early as a child growing up in the country near Nashville, Tennessee. After graduating from college, I started a home based business painting children's clothing. I was able to paint/sell children's clothing and stay home with my three young children. Over the years I have also painted wall murals, pet portraits, and glassware. I discovered that I loved teaching children while teaching my kids religious education classes. My two loves, (art and teaching children), came together and Purple Dog was born.
I held my first summer camp in 2003 with my teenage daughter, Kellie and haven't looked back! I opened Purple Dog Art Studio in December of 2006 and I love every minute of it!
I believe:
Art helps children understand their world and themselves. Children learn by recreating their experiences. Art is very important to a child's development. Today especially, with t.v., computers, and video games, the hands on experience that art provides is more important than ever. Research has shown that kids who participate in the arts perform better in other disciplines as well.
Creating art can be enjoyed by everyone. Children should be encouraged to enjoy the process of creating art. Our world is so product driven that we sometimes forget to enjoy the process. Purple Dog provides a positive place for children to express themselves visually and enjoy the process of creating and appreciating art.
