A Lesson in Art

Usually when schools get into budget trouble, art is one of the first classes on the chopping block. But in my story today, some artists in Donaldsonville are using their galleries as a way to spur economic growth. It was a real lesson in the arts for me. I haven't really studied drawing or painting since elementary school and my talent in that area is next to none. The last art project for me was a paper mache seagull. I couldn't get the beak right, so it had to be turned into a dove covered in feathers after it was all said and done. Nonetheless, when I saw all those incredible sculptures and paintings at the gallery today, it was nice to be able to stand back and enjoy what other talented people had created.