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 We Are All Artists! We Are All Beautiful!

5/13/2013

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To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

This past week TAPH therapeutic art class participated in a silhouette workshop with local Houston artist, Craig Bowie.  The class began with a short introduction of his inspiration, as well as involving the class in making their own silhouette painting on canvas.  We each sat in front of the canvas with a light shining to create a shadow.  Then we had to pencil outline each of our faces onto the canvas. Once the outline was created, we were instructed to paint. We had the freedom to choose the colors that spoke to us, as well as use various other mediums such as fabric and magazines for collage. 

Each student began by filling in their outlined face with one color then started to fill in the background.  By the end of the workshop, each student displayed their work on the front table and was asked to share why they created their peice the way they did.  One of the art students, Ms. Carolyn, said she chose yellow for her face because, "yellow is for yield and for sunshine."  

Enjoy reading some of the other comments below:

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“One word to describe my experience today would be exciting.  
My picture means grace.  This was my first time painting my face. It was fun and cool
."
-Lelee

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I enjoyed my experience and I was proud of the piece I created."
-Eric

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This class was the most fun I’ve had in years.  I have never done this kind of painting and it was very enjoyable.   
Great people, lots of sharing, and a great painting.  Please continue to offer these classes
!”  
- Connie

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This project refreshed me and I loved painting. This class was very fun.” 
-Paul

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I haven’t painted since elementary school. It was a release from all the problems.  I am thankful for the class and I am very grateful to have a place to work and relax, and you know. BE STILL…” 
-Alison

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