In this "mini "episode I have a brief conversation with Brian Reedy. He is an extremely talented artist and a 30 year veteran art teacher. He has a gregarious demeanor that is enormously accessible to both his student and to fans of his work. I was impressed by the grounded and practical approach he takes in the classroom that translates to a pathway which students who seek to make a go of the art world can model. The development of life skills, such as planning and strategy, combine to give structure to talented students who can then bring real world sensibilities to their burgeoning craft. He tell us about how teaching and being a working artist go hand in hand - and how his own life experiences inform his approach in the classroom. I hope you enjoy this episode even though it's a bit shorter than usual, but take to heart that with a guest like Brian Reedy there will be more to follow!