Welcome to 2025! Armin and I wish you all a wonderful start to the new year. In this episode we continue our tradition of announcing a guiding word for the year. We started this in 2022 and our first word was Discover. That word served us well as we had so much ground to cover in creating a new podcast using tech and editing skills we continue to learn. In 2023, we chose Courage as our inspirational word. We were teaching more and speaking to large groups. The growth we gained during that time set us up for our 2024 word, Prosper. The measurable for 2024 included record sales of art and many events all over the midwest. It was a year of travel and new beginnings as we launched our studio gallery at Fifth Street Artists. This year after much discussion we are leaning into strength by choosing the word, Determination. As we set our sights for even more travel, we are determined to do the hard work involved in discipline with our studio time to produce more artwork throughout the year. We are going to keep each other accountable. It definitely helps to be with a partner who has similar values and determination. We are looking forward to seeing where 2025 takes us. Here are a few show notes for reference that will connect you to our upcoming classes.

Armin's Intermediate iPhonegraphy Zoom Class

Armin's Intermediate Drawing and Paining Zoom Class

Armin's Art Talk Zoom Class

Valerie's Abstraction Now! Jumpstart 2025 Zoom Class

Valerie's ongoing Mastrius Mentor Group

Valerie's BFF: Modern Portraits exhibition at 33 Contemporary