Art of Folk – Artists Who Rock

February 19th, 2014

There is an art exhibit at my local  library that showcases some of the most amazing art. Created by artists who make their art and are: “artists of all ages whose lives are challenged by developmental disabilities, pervasive mental illness, and/or traumatic brain injury.”

Like all art, the making of this art is not really about the finished product, it is about the process.  For these artists, the process allows them to find so many positive personal qualities like self esteem, joy, creative spirit and more.

The name of the artist and name of the piece is below each image.

Luke Allison – Winter Olympics

Luke Allison – In My Neighborhood

Tevis Gregory – Over the River and Through the Woods

Althea Evans – Blue Rose

Mary Hart – Melting Rainbow

David Fishman – New York City

David Fishman – Lush Park After Dark

Peter Moisio  – Falling Colors

Melelani Perry  – Mini Mandala Plate

Heather Leigh – Lost Dreams

Shelley Randinski – Sunshine Daydream

Pauline McDonald – The Pumpkin Patch

Pauline McDonald – Gum Ball Building

Dave Walters – It Looks Like Candy

Joy Proctor – Technicolor Kitty

Joseph Miller – Self Portrait

Joseph Miller – My Sister Olivia

Jeff Johnson – Lucid Five

Danny Speck – Freudian Slip

These artists bring their unique creativity and talents to the world, and it is such a joy to see what they create and to support them.  Some of the art work has been sold.  I bought one piece, and have bought others through the years.  They are all great treasures.