Art Collection | MDA

Friends and Heroes by Mallory Parton Mallory has been drawing since she was very young and created this artwork at age 11. She is attending community college on a full scholarship. Besides creating unique works of art, Mallory’s hobbies include knitting, music and computer games. She has six works in the Art Collection. Friends and Heroes Mallory Parton Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD)	Frightening Lightning by Blanche Cuba Blanche began drawing and painting as a child. This artwork received a People’s Choice award in a local juried exhibit before she donated it to the MDA Art Collection. Blanche’s hobbies include reading, needlework and music. Frightening Lightning Blanche Cuba Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)	From Russia with Love by Lynette Battles A recognized artist, Lynette studied in San Francisco and at the Joslyn Center for the Arts in Torrance, Calif. Many of her works focus on depicting the American prairie. Her award-winning work has appeared in numerous juried shows including the Portland (Oregon) Art Museum; Boise State University; Corbin Art Center (Spokane, Wash.) and the Gallery Genesis, Chicago. From Russia with Love Lynette Battles Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
Geckos in Reverse by Jeff Petrie Jeff created this drawing at age 16 as a school project while a student at Shawnee Mission South High School. He collects hats, enjoys working on his computer and graduated from Johnson Community College with an associate’s degree in graphic design. Geckos in Reverse Jeff Petrie Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)	Genesis Zipping up the Rainforest by Edward Friedland Brooklyn-born artist Ed Friedland served as chairman of the Krell Software Corp., a creator and manufacturer of educational computer programs. Formerly a political science faculty member at the University of California, Berkeley and senior staff officer at the National Academy of Sciences, Friedland was the author of numerous works on public affairs. Genesis Zipping up the Rainforest Edward Friedland Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)	Giraffes at Sunset by Elsha Stockseth Elsha created this artwork at age 15. She graduated first in her class from Northridge High School in Layton. Elsha is no longer able to paint due to weakness in her arms. Previously, she would lie on her side, using her left arm to support her right arm and hand as she painted. Giraffes at Sunset Elsha Stockseth Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Girls Weaving by Various Artists This multimedia weaving incorporates ribbons, belts and bows. It was created at an MDA sponsored children's art workshop held in June, 1993, at the Indianapolis Children's Museum. Girls Weaving Various Artists All Diseases	God with Us by Elisabeth Howell Elisabeth excelled in music and digital media authoring. She won awards for Web site design while in high school. This artwork was featured in the 2003 MDA Holiday Wishes card collection. God with Us Elisabeth Howell Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)	Gone fishing by Amber Lowenstein-Williams Amber created this artwork at age 15. She graduated from Soldotna High School on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. Amber is a former State Goodwill Ambassador and received the 1994 MDA Personal Achievement Award for Alaska. Gone fishing Amber Lowenstein-Williams Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)
Good Birds by Rob Myers Rod was an avid bird watcher and was involved in a number of environmental and political activities. He also wrote and performed music and comedy. Good Birds Rob Myers Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)	Good Tidings of Great Joy by Audrey Falk Audrey was an award-winning internationally recognized artist and retired art teacher. Several of her paintings are in private collections throughout the world. This painting was featured in the 1999 MDA Holiday Wishes card collection. Good Tidings of Great Joy Audrey Falk Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSH or FSHD)	Grand Cayman Archway by Michael Bougher Michael worked as a process control system designer and project manager for several years, but is now creating photo realistic digital paintings. He is virtually a quadriplegic and used a head pointer and a switch near his cheek to finish this artwork. Michael’s interests include astrophysics, quantum mechanics, American history and bird watching. Grand Cayman Archway Michael Bougher Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Grandpas Pride by Lacy Gustafson Lacy began painting in elementary school and has continued to enjoy creating artwork. Her works have received awards in the Stanton Art Show. Lacy is studying art, photography and illustration at Bismarck State College. Her other interests include fishing, camping and reading. Grandpas Pride Lacy Gustafson Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy (MMD)	Greystone Castle by Carl Yeager Carl has been taking photos since 1972. His technique has evolved from traditional film photography processes to using software for cropping, tonal control, color mixing and other effects with scanned images. Although he uses a tracheostomy tube, Carl spends 95 percent of his field time by himself and uses a tripod to keep the camera steady. Greystone Castle Carl Yeager Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)	Hanging Geranium by Barbara Misheck Barbara received a bachelor of fine arts degree from Kent State University. Her work has been seen in numerous galleries and exhibits nationwide as well as featured on notecards and calendars. Barbara’s book “A Wing and a Prayer: An Artist’s Journey with Muscular Dystrophy” was published in 2007. She was a member of the Ohio Watercolor Society. Hanging Geranium Barbara Misheck Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD)
Hanging Out II by Sybil Kleiman Sybil is a freelance art history lecturer and art instructor, as well as an artist. She has received numerous awards in juried shows, and her paintings are included in several private collections. Sybil was honored in Who’s Who in American Women in 1995-96 and was named recipient of MDA’s 1996 State Personal Achievement Award for Florida. Hanging Out II Sybil Kleiman Myasthenia Gravis (MG)	Hanging Out III by Sybil Kleiman Sybil is a freelance art history lecturer and art instructor as well as an artist. She has received numerous awards in juried shows, and some of her paintings are included in several private collections. Sybil was honored in Who’s Who in American Women in 1995-96 and was named recipient of MDA’s 1996 State Personal Achievement Award for Florida. Hanging Out III Sybil Kleiman Myasthenia Gravis (MG)	Hanging Out V by Sybil Kleiman Sybil has been a freelance art history lecturer and art instructor as well as an artist. She has received numerous awards in juried shows and some of her paintings are included in several private collections. Sybil was honored in Who’s Who in American Women in 1995-96 and was named recipient of MDA’s 1996 State Personal Achievement Award for Florida. Hanging Out V Sybil Kleiman Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
Happy Hanukkah by K Edgar Swados Edgar created this artwork for the 2000 MDA Holiday Wishes card collection. He is a retired teacher, having taught in New York City and Tampa, Florida, and is former Hollywood film set designer. Happy Hanukkah K Edgar Swados Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)	Have Wheels will Travel by Katy Hinckley Katy earned a master’s degree in communication from the University of Wyoming. In 2003, she and her sister and their husbands traveled to Las Vegas and spent four days touring the countryside. The painting commemorates that trip. It shows the artist’s “wheels,” those of her Convaid Convertible (a convertible wheelchair/stroller) and their Heritage Softail Classic and Sportster 883 Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Have Wheels will Travel Katy Hinckley Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)	Having Fun at Sea by Kaitlyn Kulesz Kaitlyn created this artwork at age 10. Her hobbies include drawing, and singing. Kaitlyn served as the MDA New Hampshire State Goodwill Ambassador for 2000 and 2001. Having Fun at Sea Kaitlyn Kulesz Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (CMD)
Head Turner by Erin Worsham Erin is a former actress and singer. She uses a computer with special software that allows her to write and create artwork via a sensor taped to her forehead. This artwork reflects physical changes as a result of ALS. Head Turner Erin Worsham Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)	Heaven on a Summer Night by William Ross Bill was a retired high school teacher and author of two plays and a children’s novel. This painting was inspired by Bill’s interest in baseball and memories of attending evening games. He donated two other paintings to the Art Collection. Heaven on a Summer Night William Ross Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)	HMS Bounty by Paul Topkin Paul was a multitalented individual who began building models of famous ships in 1990. The “HMS Bounty” was one of the last ships Paul built before the disease diminished his abilities. Paul recreated the ships’ details after studying their histories and reading their blueprints. Each ship took several months to build. This model, 1/50th of the size of the original British ship, is the 200th piece to be donated to the MDA Art Collection. HMS Bounty Paul Topkin Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSH or FSHD)
Holiday Sleigh Ride by Jack Maccoleman Jack was an award-winning artist whose paintings reflected his love of animals and the outdoors. His works were featured for several years in the MDA Holiday Wishes card collection. This artwork was painted specifically for the 2003 collection. Holiday Sleigh Ride Jack Maccoleman Tarui Disease (Phosphofructokinase Deficiency)	Hornet by Christian Crowie Christian created this drawing at age 15 while attending Helena High School. He participated in local art shows and had artwork displayed in the Montana Secretary of State’s office. Hornet Christian Crowie Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)	House by the River by Sebastian Spreng Sebastian is an internationally-known artist whose work has been exhibited in Argentina, Germany, Venezuela and across the United States. Influenced by literature, mythology and classical music, his works are included in private, public and corporate collections worldwide. Sebastian is also a writer and received the Florida MDA State Personal Achievement Award in 1995. House by the River Sebastian Spreng Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
House in the Sun by Chad Cahill Chad created this artwork at age 9 at an MDA-sponsored children’s art workshop held in Fort Wayne, in November, 1997. He enjoys computer graphics and engineering classes and hopes to major in aerospace engineering in college. House in the Sun Chad Cahill Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)	I Believe by Jason Peck Jason has been drawing since early childhood. He began working with oils at age 11. Jason enjoys collecting and studying the palettes of both old and contemporary masters. His works have won awards in local exhibits. This is Jason’s second donation to the MDA Art Collection. I Believe Jason Peck Dermatomyositis (DM)	I Have Seen the Future by Gary Spradling This work commemorates a piece Gary created showing himself in a wheelchair and using a ventilator – seven years before his diagnosis of ALS. He received a bachelor’s degree in fine art from Southwest Missouri State University, and a master’s in fine art from the Maryland Institute, College of Art, in Baltimore. Gary began creating paintings and sculptures in high school. His works have been eFxhibited in numerous galleries and museums. I Have Seen the Future Gary Spradling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

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