Art Collection | MDA

Rollin Round Wyoming by Various Artists "Rollin' Round Wyoming" was created by Wyoming youngsters at the 2001 MDA Colorado/Wyoming Summer Camp. Specially designed harnesses were attached to the campers's wheelchairs and they cut shapes out of ofam and fastened them to their harnesses. Paint poured into barrels joined to the harnesses allowed campers to roll interesting shapes onto a huge piece of poster board taped to the ground. Rollin Round Wyoming Various Artists All Diseases	Rollin Round Wyoming 2 by Various Artists "Rollin' Round Wyoming" was created by Wyoming youngsters at the 2001 MDA Colorado/Wyoming Summer Camp. Specially designed harnesses were attached to the campers's wheelchairs and they cut shapes out of ofam and fastened them to their harnesses. Paint poured into barrels joined to the harnesses allowed campers to roll interesting shapes onto a huge piece of poster board taped to the ground. Rollin Round Wyoming 2 Various Artists All Diseases	Saguaros and Owl by Matt Rogers Matt created this painting at age 10 at an MDA-sponsored children's art workshop held at the Arizona State University Art Building in Tempe, Arizona. He was active in scouting. Saguaros and Owl Matt Rogers Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Scenic Wonder by Murray Bullock Murray took up painting in later life and employed an unusual method. Resting his forearms against his legs, he grasped the brush with two hands and moved his legs from side to side. Scenic Wonder Murray Bullock Polymyositis (PM)	Sea Lion by Al Careaga Al has been involved in art all his life. He has won numerous awards for his sculpture including first place in shows sponsored by the city of Beverly Hills and the Chambers of Commerce of Century City and Westwood in Los Angeles. He is also a decorated World War II Marine having served in the Pacific Theater, including Guadalcanal. Sea Lion Al Careaga Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)	Sea Lion Galapagos 2002 by Angelo Sciulli Angelo became a nature and wildlife photographer and writer in 1997. A year later he received a diagnosis of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), but has continued to travel and publish marvelous works. His magazine photo credits include Nature Photographer, Natural History and MDA’s Quest Sea Lion Galapagos 2002 Angelo Sciulli Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Sea Surge by Ruth Bruen Ruth was an elementary teacher, guidance counselor and tutor. She held bachelor and master’s degrees from Regis College and Framingham State College in Massachusetts. Her artwork has been exhibited throughout New England. Ruth also served as the 1999 MDA Personal Achievement Award recipient for Masachusetts. Sea Surge Ruth Bruen Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD)	Seascape by Russell Hammond Russell created his painting at age 15 at an MDA-sponsored children's art workshop. While a student at Lackland Air Force Base High School, he enjoyed playing junior varsity basketball. Seascape Russell Hammond Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)	Seashore Mural by Various Artists This work of art was created at the 1995 MDA Summer Camp held on Long Island, N.Y. During the week-long session, 62 campers participated in a scavenger hunt. With the help of Milda Vizbar, a professional artist from New York City, the campers created this six section (5' X 5') mural. Each section measures 30½" X 20½". Seashore Mural Various Artists All Diseases
Self Portrait - Gabe Montez by Gabe Montez Gabe created this painting at age 15 in an MDA-sponsored children's art workshop held in San Antonio. His interests include writing short stories and movie reviews. Self Portrait - Gabe Montez Gabe Montez Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA)	Self Portrait - Mackenzie Dreppard by Mackenzie Dreppard Mackenzie completed fifth grade at Spring Branch School in Houston. One of her favorite activities was the Houston MDA Summer Camp each year, and she enjoyed drawing. This work of art was created in an MDA-sponsored children's art workshop held June 6, 1992, in Houston, Texas. Self Portrait - Mackenzie Dreppard Mackenzie Dreppard Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)	Self Portrait - Mark Sias by Mark Sias Mark created this self-portrait at age 17 in an MDA-sponsored children's art workshop held at the Tucson Museum of Art. He graduated from Sabino High School. Mark’s interests include photography and classic cars. Self Portrait - Mark Sias Mark Sias Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD)
Self Portrait - Omar Reyes by Omar Reyes Omar created this artwork at age 10 in July 1997 at an MDA-sponsored children’s summer camp. His favorite hobbies were swimming, fishing and painting. Self Portrait - Omar Reyes Omar Reyes Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)	Self Portrait - Timmy Greeson by Timmy Greeson Timmy created this artwork at age nine at an MDA-sponsored children's art workshop held June 6, 1992, in Houston. He serves in leadership positions in numerous organizations and enjoys church and school activities. Self Portrait - Timmy Greeson Timmy Greeson Myasthenia Gravis (MG)	Self-Portrain - Isaac Lovely by Isaac Lovely Isaac created this artwork at age 14 in an MDA-sponsored children's art workshop held in Houston. He graduated from Westbrook Senior High School. In addition to art, he is interested in computers. Self-Portrain - Isaac Lovely Isaac Lovely Mitochondrial Myopathy
Self-Portrait - Christian Reynolds by Christian Reynolds Christian created this artwork at age 10 at an MDA-sponsored children's art workshop held June 6, 1992 in Houston. He always enjoyed swimming and fishing and going to MDA summer camp. Christian was interested in oceanliners and maritime history and went on 10 cruises. Self-Portrait - Christian Reynolds Christian Reynolds Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)	Self-Portrait - Christina Lara by Christina Lara Christina created this self-portrait at age 13 at an MDA-sponsored children's art workshop held Oct. 2, 1992, at the Tucson Museum of Art. Self-Portrait - Christina Lara Christina Lara Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA)	Self-Portrait - Heather Harrelson by Heather Harrelson Heather created this painting at age 16 at an MDA-sponsored children's art workshop. She graduated from St. Thomas Episcopal High School and attended college in Houston. Self-Portrait - Heather Harrelson Heather Harrelson Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)
Self-Portrait - Julian Dombrowski by Julian Dombrowski Julian created this self-portrait at age 10 at an MDA-sponsored children's art workshop held Oct. 2, 1992, at the Tucson Museum of Art. He is a former MDA goodwill ambassador for Southern Arizona. Self-Portrait - Julian Dombrowski Julian Dombrowski Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)	Self-Portrait - Laura Robles by Laura Robles Laura has attended the University of Wisconsin in Oshkosh and Milwaukee and has been studying painting, illustration and photography. Self-Portrait - Laura Robles Laura Robles Dermatomyositis (DM)	Self-Portrait - Michelle Lorenzini by Michelle Lorenzini Michelle created this self-portrait at age 12 at an MDA-sponsored children's art workshop held in 1992 at the Tucson Museum of Art. She served as MDA’s State Goodwill Ambassador for Arizona in 1994. Michelle attended the University of Arizona. She was a frequent local Telethon participant and spokesperson for the Association. Self-Portrait - Michelle Lorenzini Michelle Lorenzini Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA)
Self-Portrait - Milda Vizbar by Milda Vizbar Milda is an established artist and designer whose work has been used on greeting cards. She's published two books of humorous drawings and illustrates children's books. Milda has taught art for 16 years. Self-Portrait - Milda Vizbar Milda Vizbar Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)	Shawl by Ariane Berman Ariane was an accomplished New York artist whose works are in many permanent collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Her stylized representational figures and exuberant use of color were distinctly her own. Shawl Ariane Berman Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD)	Shelter by Jean Watson Jean was a member of the Duluth Art Institute and the Very Special Arts, Minnesota. She studied at the Minneapolis Art Institute. Her work has been exhibited at the Art Institute member shows and the Sister Kenny Institute International Art Shows where she received a Best in Show in 1991. "Shelter" represented to Jean our long ago ancestors resting from their food harvesting. Shelter Jean Watson Mitochondrial Myopathy
Siamese Fighting Fish by Shelley Robinson Shelley is a former Mississippi State Goodwill Ambassador. Painting has been a lifelong hobby and while a student she won awards for her artwork. Siamese Fighting Fish Shelley Robinson Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA)	Silent Thoughts by Brent Gauthier Shelley is a former Mississippi State Goodwill Ambassador. Painting has been a lifelong hobby and while a student she won awards for her artwork. Silent Thoughts Brent Gauthier Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)	Sing Out by Milda Vizbar Milda is an award-winning professional artist, designer and instructor. Her work was featured for four years on MDA Holiday Wishes cards. “Sing Out!” was created specifically for the 1999 collection. Sing Out Milda Vizbar Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)
Skeletal Study in Wheelchair by Gerald Jean-Pierre Gerald donated this painting at age 19. He won several awards for his artwork, including the Dade County Silver Knight Award. Skeletal Study in Wheelchair Gerald Jean-Pierre Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)	Skeletal Study of the Spinal Column by Gerald Jean-Pierre Gerald donated this painting at age 19. He won several awards for his artwork, including the Dade County Silver Knight Award. Skeletal Study of the Spinal Column Gerald Jean-Pierre Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)	Sky Fire by Stephen Blankenship Stephen has a bachelor’s degree from Southern Nazarene University and has done post-graduate work at Oklahoma State University. He is a member of Professional Photographers of Oklahoma and the Southwest Professional Photographers Association. Sky Fire Stephen Blankenship Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSH or FSHD)

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