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14 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | DECEMBER 2015 By Laurie Larson Salagadoola mechicka boola bibbidi-bobbidi-boo. Put 'em together and what have you got? More magic at Four Seasons! That may not rhyme as well as the lyrics in the original Magic Song, but still, it does seem true. Last month we showcased three artists who never knew they could draw — at all — before they moved here. And this month Micki Rosen and I will introduce three more talented women as she and I continue our interviews. But first let me re-introduce the magician: Rob Kelman, the drawing teacher that each artist emphatically credits with giving her the courage and the knowledge she needed in order to discover and develop her newly found aptitude. Most of the classes at the Lodge are taught by residents of Four Seasons who enjoy imparting their knowledge and ability to others. Rob is no exception. He shares his expertise and enthusiasm with others who live here just as he has for 39 years as an art teacher. He welcomes anyone into his classes who shows interest in learning to draw. Rob begins with the basics: perspective and contrast. Without knowledge of these, one cannot draw well. But even more important to Rob is teaching his students "how to see," to capture the essence of what they are looking at. And obviously, he succeeds in his efforts. His teaching style is gentle, non-critical, encouraging and kind and obviously these student artists have flourished under his tutelage. Continuing our fascinating journey, Micki and I met first with Paty Bushnell and next with Marge Morris at the Lodge. Micki had been in class previously with Paty, so she was somewhat familiar with Paty's work but knew nothing about her life and what brought her to Rob's class. She did enthusiastically support Paty's assessment of Rob's teaching style and how he took the fear and embarrassment out of learning to draw, and out of the feeling of being in over her head. Paty is energetic, curious, focused and accomplished. She grew up in Mexico City with five siblings, none of whom did anything artistic although their home was filled with art. Her cousin Jorge Gonzalez is a famous sculptor, and several of her uncles are painters, sculptors and musicians. Her mother is also a musician. More Hidden Talent In Four Seasons Drawing by Pauline Homes