Tag: art

Quadriplegic artist uses her mouth to create intricate masterpieces

Good News Notes: “This Georgia artist makes masterpieces in the most creative of ways. Jessica Jewett was born with a rare birth defect that left her quadriplegic, but the 38-year-old didn’t let that stop her from becoming an artist. Using her mouth, Jewett creates intricate paintings, portraits and fine art. Her latest project memorializing Civil…

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Bakery windows reflect “Charlottesville Love”

 Good News Notes: “A bakery in Charlottesville is rocking a fresh coat of paint. Some high school students picked up their brushes and got to work, all in the name of love. Students from four high schools painted the front glass windows of Great Harvest Bread Company based on the theme of ‘Charlottesville Love.’ Students…

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Lynn Colwell will give you a painting if you donate money to charity

Good News Notes: “Lynn Colwell’s art teacher peered down at the then-8-year-old’s drawing and made a blunt assessment: Art was not for her. Colwell believed her teacher and spent the next several decades not painting, accepting that she wasn’t artistic.” “A little over five years ago, a friend suggested that Colwell register for an online…

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$25K donation will help Medford Lakes school open lab

 Good News Notes: “A computer lab is one thing, but imagine what a $25,000 boost could do to those plans.” “The Medford Lakes school district’s new labfor science, technology, engineering, art, and math is becoming a reality thanks to a $25,000 donation from ShopRite of Medford. “ “Dent expects the room to be fully equipped by…

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