Listen to Irina's Testimony

"Irina is a beautiful, young student of mine from Russia. She's also a member of my church.

Irina met one of our ministers when he'd visited Rayazan, Russia and after five years of distant courtship, they married. (Each other, that is.)

Over in the US, she confided in me that she thought my paintings were so beautiful and she was envious that I could produce such art.

I was very humbled by her praise and I learned that she had many talented and recognized artists within her family. She felt like the proverbial black sheep.

I offered to teach her and today she is one of most serious and progressive students I've ever had. Her work is fabulous and you should hear the praise her family pours out on her.

But then, listen to Irina tell her own story ...."