| ROSEMARY McCANN |
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| Art has always been my passion, especially New Orleans Scenes. When I was young and visited the French Quarter I was fascinated by the artists that painted around Jackson Square. In the sixties, I purchased a painting from an artist in Jackson Square and today, after more than 50 years, that painting still gives me an uplift everyday. Taking action: Several years ago I joined the Kenner Leisure Services Program called Paint for Fun. Having no formal training in art, I learned a lot through this program and by going to workshops. Later I started taking lessons from local artists. Artists who are not trained formally seem to develop their own sense of style and technique that uniquely seems to fit in with other artists. This is what makes the world go around, just loving what you do, and learning something new, each and everyday. It really brings that old saying into a new light, “different strokes for different folks.” Statement of Purpose: I am in awe of the great talent that surrounds me in this Art Guild and my hope is to learn just one thing from each one of these amazing and exceptionally gifted artists. |