I just love art — it's one of my good habits. I've not perfected it yet, but I'm able to come up with interesting things. I'm good at abstract art, and I just love doing it and showing it for people to enjoy; it's that simple.
Acrylic is Roger’s medium of choice and he paints in a realistic style. He has studied with several artists including James Crow, Pat O’Nan and William Zappone. He maintains memberships with the Lexington Art League, Scott County Art Guild, and the Equine Art Guild in Canada . Over the years Roger’s artwork has been shown in many exhibitions including Art and Wildlife in Kentucky , the Audubon Society, and the Ward Foundation-American Museum of Wildlife Art in Chrisfula, MD.
Creating art is my energy and the reason for my self-esteem. I create art because it is in my head, and I must get it out and share it with others. I teach others so that they can also feel the healing nature of art. I have taught in VSA Alabama programs and look forward to being involved with VSA Kentucky.
Communicating through art allows me to know myself and reveal myself to others. I had always been drawn to art, and through various challenges in my life (double vision, severe to profound congenital hearing loss and a serious accident), I discovered that making art was very therapeutic. I have a Master of Art Education degree from Eastern Kentucky University and graduate certifications to teach deaf and hard of hearing students. I love to help others express themselves through art.
Melody is a recipient of the VSA Ron Billings Emerging Artist Award.
Alvan Berry ’s interest in drawing and painting was formed at an early age. He now resides with his wife, Genevieve Wilson-Berry, an artist and former Russell County art teacher, in the northwest corner of Harrison County . He enjoys recreating scenes from years past in watercolor.
Inspirations in my art come from everything from Bach to bugs, which led to my evolution and fascination with the found object, utilizing refuse, debris and recycled materials. I fuse my art with my personal story. I have a BFA in Fine Arts (painting and drawing) and a minor in art history from Western Kentucky University.
Teri is a recipient of the VSA Kentucky Ron Billings Emerging Artist Award.
With one hand on the keyboard and the other playing his trumpet, Harley Cannon brings a unique variety, some would say a one-man-band, anywhere he plays and sings. Blind virtually from birth, he grew up in Maryland where he took to music at an early age. For over 30 years he’s made music in Lexington , Kentucky . He plays at private parties, restaurants, weddings, churches, and special events. He also writes poetry. He is a member of Toastmasters and does public speaking: motivational and on blindness awareness issues. He enjoys encouraging others and spreading the joy of life wherever he goes.
The Kentucky Arts Council, a state agency in the Commerce Cabinet, provides operational support funding for VSA Kentucky with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.
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