MSAA’s Artist of the Month for July 2013

MSAA is very proud to present our 2013 Art Showcase – celebrating the work of artists affected by MS.

We have received many wonderful submissions from across the country and are delighted to share their work and their stories with you. Please visit our online gallery to view all of the MSAA Art Showcase submissions.

July 2013 Artist of the Month:
Ginger Latham – Mount Juliet, TN

 Beach Girl by Ginger Latham

“I was diagnosed 16 years ago with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. Like everyone else, when I heard the news, panic set in. Sharing the news with my family was one of the hardest things I have had to do. My husband and I were self-employed in a business which required us to be outside a good portion of the time. Due to issues with heat and cold, that part of my life ceased.

While attending a Sunday school party shortly after, I was admiring a friend’s beautifully painted pillow. I told her “I would love be able to paint; however, I couldn’t draw a stick man.” She told me that I could learn to draw, referred me to her teacher and I began to take lessons…”
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Be inspired – please send an online card featuring artwork by MS artist Ginger Latham and spread awareness of MS and MSAA.

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  • joe colosimo says:

    our daughter has ms, we saw your beach girl painting ,its fantastic! can we purchase one? thanks mr-mrs j.colosimo.

    • John MSAA says:

      Glad you like it! We continue to be amazed by the great artwork we receive each year from artists with MS for MSAA’s annual Art Showcase. Currently, the artwork submitted is not for sale by MSAA. If you, your daughter, or anyone else in your family has questions about MS, please feel free to contact MSAA’s Helpline at (800) 532-7667, extension 154, or email MSquestions@mymsaa.org.

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