Heading to Chicago I was a bit nervous, only because it was going to be true, "A moment to be real" (to quote GooGoo Dolls) I was going to paint in front of others for the 1st time! OK not just others, but KIDS with arthrogryposis!! This was something I have only dreamed about. I've been asked many times to demonstrate how I paint, t & have even gone to help a friend do art with diff-abled kids, but I never had the nerve to actually paint. That day finally happened for me & I cant even put it into words. I felt so comfortable with the kids, like I've known them my whole life & painting with them was one of the best days of my life! To see them painting, using their mouth, feet, hands to paint, the look in their eyes as they made their masterpiece, to watch them do art & enjoy it so much was incredible! To be a part of their lives, for only a day will last a lifetime with me! it was an experience I will hold in my heart always... I cant wait till I can paint with them again!! ~~~Theresa

An artist friend of mine, M.K. Watkins has worked with kids for many years, painting with them Etc... She also does a lot with diff-abled kids (shes my hero) & she offer (b4 I even went to Chicago) to help out & look @ the painting & "tweek" it for us! & here it is! On the back of it she has a pic of the original painting, then the chalk outline of what she saw then the finished product! Shes awesome!!!!
 

BEFORE

The VISION


AFTER

The Beautiful Artist, MK - with our Lil AMCer's Painting!!!

Theresa & MK will be at our 2nd Annual AMC Convention!!! Make sure you do not miss this fabulous event!!!
Theresa will also be showcasing her ART in Texas!!! Don't miss it!!!
 

See more Convention pictures here!

http://www.amcsupport.org/convention2006.htm