Sunday, July 23, 2006

Streetlife Peru

Private Collection.
Exhibited: 23rd Women Artists:A Celebration!
An annual exhibit in support of the YWCA
Recipient: The Margaret Evans Award*
2005.

This was painted after a '99 trip to Peru to distribute eyeglasses to those in need.
Seventeen thousand people were helped during a one week mission sponsored by Lens Crafters and the Lions Club International.



*Margaret Evans; art professor and original director of the Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, Ohio.

1 comment:

The Mighty Kat said...

What an outstanding blog! These artworks are miracles of creativity and fiestas of color and charm. I can hardly wait to see more.