Diane graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in fine arts.  She began painting while in college, and this artwork was her first effort, created in 1976.  She owns a business which sells marine art, ship models and nautical artifices.

"It's Wheely Art!" was painted by children at the 1995 MDA Summer camp held in Guthrie, OK.  White sheets and tempera paints were the medium for children to express themselves artistically using their hands, feet or wheelchairs.

John created this artwork at age 17 while attending Paradise High School, where he served as art editor for the school's literary magazine.  He served as the MDA California State Goodwill Ambassador in 1985.  Besides drawing by hand for many years, John also created computer artwork and won numerous blue ribbons at county and state fairs.

Audrey taught art for 26 years in the Willmar Public Schools.  She was an internationally recognized artist with several paintings in private collections throughout the world.  Two of her works are part of the Chagall Museum permanent collection in Belarus.

Tina is a “self-taught” artist who began drawing and painting in childhood.  She also writes poetry and has had her work published in the Poetry Guild magazine.

Michael retired in January 2006 as the Executive Officer in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Buffalo where he conducted research on the causes of muscular dystrophy.  He's an accomplished painter whose works are accepted at juried shows.

Tom began painting in 1995.  He held the paintbrush in his mouth to create his works, which captured his love of mountain pastures, valleys and lakes.

Milda is an award-winning professional artist, designer and instructor.  This work was featured in the MDA “Holiday Wishes” card collection.  Milda has published two books of humorous drawings and illustrates children's books.  She has taught art for 16 years.