There is always a blessing wrapped inside of a challenge.
Although I have always been fascinated with the creation of art, my own expression did not devekop until disability began to limit my physical activity. I am a disabled artist with FSH Muscular Dystrophy which is the third most common MD worldwide. A portion of the net proceeds from this site will donated to the www.fshsociety.org &www.fshfriends.org to help find a cure.
I enjoy painting with soft pastels. The pure pigments yield a sensuous feeling and allow for simultaneously creating vibrancy and softness. The other mediums that I work with are graphite and charcoal.
Creativity comes in many forms. I have learned how to paint with my left hand since I am losing dexterity in my right arm. You can very often see me painting with both hands, my left covering the expanse of the canvas while the right hand is drawing details. I let both sides of the brain work it out. Unable to raise my arms for long periods, I work on a flat surface rather than an easel which presents many challenges for soft pastels.
When my work is going well I feel a sense of connection, fulfillment and tranquility. I hope that this is what my artwork imparts to the viewer as well.
Member: San Diego Pastel Society RB Art Associaton
