Last night I was able to see a very talented friend perform his music to a packed house. It is such a joy to see Brooks Ritter play to a large room of attentive listeners, especially since I have so many memories of watching Brooks play in loud coffee houses all through college. But as his following has increased, he has remained the same humble Brooks. His lyrics are inspiring and his rhythms, invigorating. His motivation is only to love others - and one of the best ways he does this is by sharing his soulful voice.
I talk to the kids all the time about how lines are so important in art - where do they take your eyes? do they give a feeling of chaos or serenity? why are they soft or hard? The little ones seem to grasp the concept right away...but here I am, the art teacher, and I didn't even notice what the lines said in this picture for a long time. What do you think? Where do they lead and what does this say about Brooks?
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