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    As a mixed media artist, I am fascinated by working with a variety of materials and their properties.  I love to learn and understanding the physical properties of each material I work with presents a challenge when mixing them together. Combining materials gives me the opportunity to push the limits of each material I work with. This intrigues me and informs my work in unpredictable ways.

    I have a passion for creating things, being inspired and mentoring others.  To mentor others, I teach. It's thrilling to see the light bulb go on in another person's head.  I gain a lot by watching others learning new things.  I often honor others that have inspired me when I'm teaching in my people pieces. In this way my teaching is also a medium I work with.

   Working with different materials provides an avenue for me to play with every element of design to stretch my concepts of what goes with what and how so that the world is never a constant; never the same as it was a minute ago. I like that new way of seeing. It's both surprising, delightful and world expanding.

    I'm always saying that to be good, life needs to be in balance with respect and so should be a little bit about me, a little bit about you, have some fun, some laughter, some love and some hardship spiced with lots of surprises.  This core belief drives me to create some very intimate work that in many ways is designed to honor others, particularly the women that went before me. I'm humbled thinking about what a different world it is today for women.

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My Turn by Melinda Terry, a retired teacher and student of Meredith's

   A talented artist/teacher shouldn’t write her own bio; she can’t tell you how good she is without sounding arrogant – which is not what Meredith is about.  I think I know something about good art and good teaching, which is why I’m having my say: 

·        Good teachers know about – and are passionate about - their subject matter.  Such people are obsessively curious learners. She's worked in so many mediums - all the artistic expressions you keep hearing about, which means your lessons cover what you want to explore. Her fits of enthusiasm require constant monitoring.  Be wary of her gleeful celebrations of student growth and work.  

·        Organizational skills (rare among artists) ensure you’re going to learn skills and processes in a logical manner.  Meredith (Thank heavens!) makes sure ALL the important considerations are mentioned, including the dire warnings and the happy accidents that helped her grow.  I like her handouts.  When I get home, all the info she covered in class is right there – a great reference.  (So don't worry about "information overload.")

·        That part about living "a little off center in Shoreline"?  Yeah.  It’s true.  Having a marvelous, unique quirky sense of humor enlivens the class.  She’s just plain cool.

·        Finally, master teachers truly touch your future.  They inspire; they recognize your efforts; they care.  YOU GROW!!!  Best of all, you take away confidence in future possibilities, energized and invigorated.