"If you are overwhelmed by the size of a problem, break it down into many bite-sized pieces."

Chuck Close said that.

CBS This Morning has a series, Note to Self, 

that featured the amazing Mr. Close in 2012.

Take note that his "disability" is the lens through which he sees the world. 

And this lens is directly reflected in his art.

And his art is mind-blowing.

If you have the pleasure of seeing his immense portraits in a gallery...

Get as close as you can without setting off an alarm.

Walk backwards (without toppling priceless art).

Walk forwards.

Walk backwards.

Wow.

After watching this segment, I would like to add that trade school

 is a great place to learn, 

and going to college does not somehow make you 

a "superior" human being. 

Both schooling experiences do not have to exclude the other either. 

I think that Mr. Close is trying to communicate his frustration that he was misunderstood and under appreciated as a child. 

And the adults in his life had chosen a path for him.

As for me, I am going to focus on 

breaking problems down into bite-sized pieces this week.

I first typed that as bite-sized "people." 

I think it's time for a break!

Rerun: Chuck Close

I have already professed my love for artist Chuck Close, but I feel the need to mention it again because he has a new book for you to enjoy.   Earlier I went on and on about Chuck Close, Up Close, but it's out of print and will therefore require an unreasonable chunk of change that you perhaps have earmarked for groceries or something else extravagant.

Well, Chuck Close: Face Book is $14 on Amazon and full of gridded gorgeousness.   Since it's a bargain compared to its out of print brother, you could spend some money on art supplies for your classroom...or for yourself.