Art Showcase Spotlight – David Desjardins

Posted on June 17, 2019 by MSAA

Did you catch our blog feature last week about the tenth anniversary of MSAA’s Art Showcase? Over the years, we’ve been lucky enough to feature hundreds of artists through this initiative! On top of serving as inspiration to many who visit our website and social media pages, the Showcase has also been a source of inspiration for members of the MS community who may have previously thought their diagnosis would hinder their creative abilities.

Painters like David Desjardins, a participant in the Showcase since 2013, view their condition as an artistic advantage. “I find Continue reading →

MSAA’s Art Showcase – Celebrating the Work of Artists Living with MS

Posted on June 10, 2019 by MSAA

This month, we asked our guest bloggers to share about the artists or artwork they feel speak to their own personal experiences. MSAA has long celebrated artists in the MS community through our Art Showcase initiative. This year, MSAA is recognizing ten years of beautiful artwork shared with us from members of the MS community!

Started in 2009, the MSAA Art Showcases are comprised of two categories: the MS Ability Art Showcase and the Four Seasons Art Showcase. Artists with a diagnosis of MS are invited each Fall to submit their best oil, watercolor, acrylic or Continue reading →

Hope Angel – June 2019 MS Artist of the Month

Posted on June 3, 2019 by John MSAA

Each year, MSAA features the work of artists affected by multiple sclerosis in the annual MS Ability and Four Seasons Art Showcases, including highlighting one artist each month as our MS Artist of the Month. This month, we are proud to feature Hope Angel of Hillsboro, OH:

“Surfer”

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Lori Keeling Campbell – May 2019 MS Artist of the Month

Posted on May 3, 2019 by John MSAA

“Thorns to Blooms”

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Natalie Shumylo – April 2019 MS Artist of the Month

Posted on April 1, 2019 by John MSAA

“Running Late”

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February 2019 Artist of the Month: Celebrating the Work of Artists Affected by Multiple Sclerosis

Posted on February 1, 2019 by John MSAA

MSAA is very proud to present the final piece in our 2018-19 Art Showcase – celebrating the work of artists affected by multiple sclerosis (MS), like Patricia (below) who is a Wisconsin artist with multiple sclerosis.

We 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 submissions…and get ready next month for a new MS Art Showcase for 2019!

Patricia Heller – Sturgeon Bay, WI
Sunlight Blossoms

February Artist of the Month Patricia Heller Sunlight Blossoms

About the Artist

“Diagnosed twelve years ago, my life dramatically changed.

As the years have gone on, I have become better at both watercoloring and handling MS. With painting, I have learned to watch the movement of the water and the paint and capture it to create the images I intend. With MS symptoms, I have learned to listen to what my body is telling me and then use everything I have learned to manage MS.”

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January 2019 Artist of the Month: Celebrating the Work of Artists Affected by Multiple Sclerosis

Posted on January 4, 2019 by John MSAA

MSAA is very proud to present our 2018-19 Art Showcase – celebrating the work of artists affected by multiple sclerosis (MS), like Susan (below) who is a Texas artist with multiple sclerosis.

We 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 new submissions.

Susan Russo – Pearland, TX
Winter in Philadelphia

Susan Russo Artist of the Month Winter in Philadelphia

About the Artist

“I was diagnosed with RRMS in 2001. I’m not perfect. I have rough days. I cry. I get angry. But then, I pick up a paint brush and I start to create whatever I am feeling. I get lost in a beautiful world of lines and shades and colors. The creation of something visually beautiful helps me to refocus on the fact that I am so much more than my MS.

It’s my dream to change lives through my paintings and what better way to do so but to reach out to those suffering from MS and the myriad of other diseases people battle every day. If I can bring just one moment of joy or hope to one who is hurting, then, my mission is complete.”

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December 2018 Artist of the Month: Celebrating the Work of Artists Affected by Multiple Sclerosis

Posted on December 3, 2018 by John MSAA

MSAA is very proud to present our 2018-19 Art Showcase – celebrating the work of artists affected by multiple sclerosis (MS), like Terry (below) who is an Illinois artist with multiple sclerosis.

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 new submissions.

Terry Grzelso – North Barrington, Illinois
Quiet Night

Quiet Night by Terry Grzeslo, Illinois artist with multiple sclerosis, MS Artist of the Month December 2018 BLOG

About the Artist

“Over the years, a variety of crafts and hobbies like lettering, detailed baking, and furniture refinishing filled my free time. As I’ve slowed down considerably, attention to my immediate surroundings and nature have provided new learning perspectives. I have found enhanced spiritual connectedness. New learning and artistic endeavors have truly supported my quality of life.”

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November 2018 Artist of the Month: Celebrating the Work of Artists Affected by Multiple Sclerosis

Posted on November 2, 2018 by John MSAA

MSAA is very proud to present our 2018-19 Art Showcase – celebrating the work of artists affected by multiple sclerosis (MS), like Judy (below) who is a Seattle artist with multiple sclerosis.

Judy Oberto – Seattle, WA
Charlie

Charlie by Judy, Seattle artist with multiple sclerosis

About the Artist

“My mom always told me I was just like her mother who was ‘slow, artistic, had beautiful skin and had MS.’ Since I was over 50, I was breathing a sigh of relief that I had missed the MS part. Then at 57, in 2002, I was diagnosed with MS. The diagnosis did prompt some major changes in our life, including a move to a more accessible house in a lovely area near Hood Canal, WA. I am 72 now, and I am happy to say, MS has not affected my mobility or dexterity very much.”

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October 2018 Artist of the Month: Celebrating the Work of Artists Affected by Multiple Sclerosis

Posted on October 1, 2018 by John MSAA

MSAA is very proud to present our 2018-19 Art Showcase – celebrating the work of artists affected by multiple sclerosis (MS).

Alexandra Trovato – Carmel, NY
New Hampshire in October

New Hampshire in October by Alexandra Trovato

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