Connecting Artists to the Community with Education, Therapy and Fun

Riverfest was so much fun~ sorry that Gustav was out there, however.

So much to write about, the face painting demonstrations at Moss Point High School was a fantastic success Friday and then the students that showed up Saturday were even better than that. Honestly, I thought maybe we'd get two because of the storm approaching, but no- at least one student showed up before evacuating and he stayed all day. That story wasn't unusual, either, so they should be very proud of themselves.

I can't wait to upload the pictures; the students did great work and raised a record amount for a pretty dull day in art fest language--- $70. The next time we do this, we'll have a sponsor match what we make, so we can double it. Wish I'd thought of it sooner.

It wasn't about the money, but the fun~ one student said that he had fun and that is the most important thing about the event.

More to write about later.

Thank you for being there, ya'll. Your company made it all worthwhile.






 

After coming back from Ozzfest Sunday night, Monday morning brought a sense of panic because Tonya Moye's mural project details had disappeared! In all the hustle and bustle of packing, the information on our mural project was gone. After calling her and sheepishly admitting what happened, she was happy to reschedule for Friday. Whew, thank goodness.

Tuesday was slow at the Rec Center, not many students show up for art now that school has started back as many thought it was just for summer. It reminds me to get pamphlets printed and dropped off. So much to do, so little time and memory (ha ha).

Wednesday was a real treat. With Ann Burgo's invitation, we did  a face painting demo at Pascagoula High School's art class- she brought the supplies and I had samples of work and viola!

The students were fantastic in both their patience and learning speed, but unfortunately my camera's memory was full, but Ann had plenty to share. Some students walked around all day with their faces painted, maybe it will show up in this year's yearbook? Be on the look out. (PS, had I known, I'd have kept my tongue in my mouth!) Funny thing, I went to school with Ms. Mansfield.

Here is a new realization: demonstration brings out a contradiction: the verbal aspects to a non-verbal experience. Translated? ITS HARD to talk about what you're doing and paint at the same time. You need a left brainer behind you :) Or at least a fantasticly articulate and observant right brainer like Ann. Thanks, Ann, it was fun to be with you.

Thursday was Art at the Women's Center for Nonviolence in which we did t-shirt painting. What situation or feeling would YOU like to be in? Love, peace, unity? Joy? Strength? After a short demonstration, we painted shirts and tried putting  even photos on the shirts with "ok to wash it". I hope it works, but if not- the experience was eyeopening. Sally's group is awesome as always and the art catches on.

Friday was spent at Mrs. Moye's class doing her mural for the science room. When dry and charged, it will be a glow in the dark celestial creation!


Its amazing how fast the mind changes into happy when given the space and time for art.