Q & A with Mr. Merchant: Trinity welcomes new illustrative instructor
Trinity’s new art instructor poses in front of the wall in the art room.
Q: Did you like art in high school? Why or why not?
A:Yes, because it’s the only thing I was good at.
Q: What was your major in college and why?
A: Illustration because I loved the way that art tells a story.
Q: What was your past experience with art?
I was a freelance illustrator for a sports magazine.
Q: Is art your passion? Why or why not?
A: It is one of my passions because I love being creative with my hands. My other passions are hunting and fishing.
Q: Do you have any past teaching experience? If so, what are they?
A: I taught at Trinity South and West for six years as an art teacher.
Q: Did you want to be an art teacher? Why or why not?
A: Yes, I started off being an illustrator but then I missed people, and I liked working with kids and teens.
Q: Why did you choose Trinity?
A: I chose Trinity because it was local and it always had a good reputation so I was comfortable coming here.
Q: What classes do you teach?
A: I teach Design 1 and 2; Photo 1, 2, and 3; and Drawing 1 and 2.
Q; What is your favorite class to teach?
A: Any of the drawing classes because I don’t have to deal with technology.
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