“There came a time in my life when I needed to make a change in what I was doing. I wanted a career that I would love until I was ready to retire. They say ‘do what you love and you will never work a day in your life.’ For me, that is art.”

Mrs. Wanda Evans has been teaching art for fifteen years. She teaches Art I, II, III, and IV, in addition to being the leader of the art club.

Evans is talented in several areas, including drawing, using pastels, painting, and working with clay.

She really enjoys drawing landscapes and old barns. For her paintings, she is inspired by the Impressionists.

Impressionism was an art movement that began in the 19th century, primarily in Paris, France. It incorporates, according to Wikipedia, “relatively small, thin, yet visible brush strokes, open composition, and emphasis on accurate depictions of light.”

When asked why Evans loves the Impressionists, she said, “Their use of color and semi-realism has always appealed to me when I paint.”

Evans describes teaching art as “very rewarding” and her ultimate hope is that her students will come to love art, as well.

Senior Caitlyn Davis is a perfect example of how Evans has inspired her students to become more interested in art.

“I loved when Mrs. Evans was teaching about Da Vinci, the Renaissance man. She even helped guide me to name my fish after him,” said Davis.

Davis not only respects Evans as a teacher, but as a person, as well.

“I love her! She has a very kind heart for her students and staff members. She’s a joy to be around. Evans’ face just gleams with joy whenever anyone talks about art,” said Davis.