I'm a certified Artist and Art Education Teacher.

VISUAL ARTS & INDIVIDUAL CREATIVITY ARE INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT: The economic impact of art and design exceeds that of sports worldwide.

If you want proof of this visit Ringling School of Art and Designs 'DID YOU KNOW' page and you will learn more: http://www.ringling.edu/admissions-financial-...

Visual arts are the driving force behind most creative entrepreneurs. Artists can self promote, market and thrive. The history of this field is here if you would like to read about it ....... it is different than traditional business in America. See Richard Caves for more research on the topic. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creative_entrepr...

PERSONAL / CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP:
When I am outside of the classroom I work on personal pursuits. Please view my designer website and blog at http://www.fayemcclellan.com to learn more.

My favorite role model growing up was was Mary Engelbreit. I still admire her. You may read about her and her life as an artist here:
http://www.maryengelbreit.com/store/home.php