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Tradition, Art, self sustainability for South African Women

Tradition, Art, self sustainability for South African Women

The Springfield art museum is currently showing beaded works by South African Ubuhle women. These women were at the bottom of society as they are illiterate, have no source of income and consequently lack self-esteem.  Until Bev Gibson, a business women worked to provide a market for these women’s BeadRead More …

The Value of Connecting

The Value of Connecting

Www.Gynca.org Gynca, a charitable organization provides all manner of support to local women affected by gynecological cancers. During their annual fundraiser I was painting a piece inspired by the story of one of their women  clients. Since I was able to share the inspiration details with the audience, this paintingRead More …