Thankful she’s no longer a struggling artist
“I don’t just create murals. I’m a visual, small-scale painter, too. “In the beginning, when I quit teaching middle school, I was supporting myself with my work. Then, when I was able to get some big...
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She enjoys seeing her art make other people happy
“I believe my love of art came from my parents. They really encouraged me to think abstractly. “Having ADD (attention deficit disorder), I was always talking nonstop and coming up with these random stories. But they...
Young artist moves out of his comfort zone
“Normally, I don’t like attention. I was always the guy who sat in the back of class with my arms crossed, just watching everybody else. So everyone would ask, ‘Why do you want to be an...
On sale art kit opens up whole new world
“We decided to go to Ross to see if there was anything on sale or clearance. As we were walking through the store, I noticed this little art kit for $12. It had brushes, canvases, everything....
Wood sculptor not one for wasting time
“I get great satisfaction from taking a big block of nothing and turning it into something. Plus, I really enjoy the reactions I get. People stop by while I’m working and they’re awestruck. Young kids and...
Former salesman creates art out of wood
“I have fun creating things out of wood. I don’t have another job, so it means that I have to work every day. I have to make something every day and take time to sell it....
‘Trivial pursuit’ turns into artful career
“When I was a child, my mother taught me how to draw. By the time I was in high school, I sort of fancied myself an artist. Then I didn’t make any art for 35 years....
Comic sketch artist gives with his heart
“During the hurricane, I watched news coverage from the safety of my home. I felt helpless to try to offer aid and guilty that I was safe while others were suffering. “I don’t have a boat...
Artist’s hands help mend a grandfather’s heart
“One of my former coworkers at Whataburger is 65. He has a really kind heart. He’s a really generous guy. He raised two grandsons for years, but one recently passed away. “They both suffered from muscular...
Artist continues work on his confidence and craft
“One of my biggest fears was whether my art would really stand out. I wasn’t sure if people would accept my work as being authentic and original. I wanted to know if I could actually make...
