1/2/2024 0 Comments Artstudio 18She finds beauty even in a lowly lump-sucker.Īlways with an eye on sales, Andrea has spent much of the autumn working on Christmas-themed art Santa in Victoria Secret “Pink” loungewear, peacocks with ornaments hanging from their tails as in her drawing featured at the top of this newsletter, and other quirky and entertaining critters. She puts incredible detail into all of her artwork, often using letters and words to create texture and hidden meaning. Andrea’s creations are strong, beautiful and capable, and often have disabilities. ![]() Often these creatures are a strange mix of multiple species a fish with an elephant’s trunk, or a chicken-zombie hybrid. She specializes in illustrating intensely patterned creatures. Our participants’ artwork is exhibited in the Goodwill Art Gallery and in exhibitions throughout Columbus and beyond.Īndrea Kontras draws with unparalleled enthusiasm. Participants earned over $9,000 from the sale of their art. In 2014, the Goodwill Art Studio and Gallery served nearly 100 individuals who completed 483 works of fine art. Through the sale of their art, participants interact with the community in a new relationship one based on the individual’s gifts and talents rather than the need for support. The experience of creating art through genuine self-expression often brings with it benefits like enhanced self efficacy (a person’s belief in his or her ability to succeed in a particular situation a determinant of how one thinks, behaves and feels.) There is no “wrong way” to do it creating art is empowering for people with disabilities who are often both isolated from the larger community yet cannot maintain independence. We offer a diverse range of media and methods, including drawing, painting, mixed media, fibers, sculpture and digital arts. Our program provides a remarkable learning experience, as participants collaborate directly with professional artists and art educators to take their artwork to the next level. ![]() At Goodwill Columbus, through the freedom of creativity, artists are given the opportunity to build self esteem and a sense of personal accomplishment.
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