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Phil Porter was born in 1946 in Madison, WI. Phil was institutionalized at Southern Wisconsin Colony in Racine between the formative years of 8 and 21, because of cognitive disabilities, seizures and hyper activity. Phil began creating art in 1978 as a way to get away from people and the noise of life. As he says, “Art is therapy for me. It creates a whole new world.” Phil likes to say that he has sold more paintings than Van Gogh. He is also proud to note that his great-grandfather, Lew F. Porter, is the architect who designed the State Capitol, the Old Red Gym/Armory, Science Hall and other prominent buildings in Madison. He enjoys painting the buildings, which his great-grandfather designed. Phil is a passionate artist, who works on 13 paintings at a time! (Thirteen is his lucky Bingo number.) As Phil notes, “I think I am the art, not the artist”.
Last changed on 04/11/07.
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This album has been viewed 135 times since 04/11/07.
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Susan was born in 1960 and grew up West Bend, WI. Almost immediately after graduation from high school, Susan was in a devastating car accident which left her in a coma for ten months. Susan sustained serious skull fractures which limit her from walking or using her left side. In addition, Susan has limited use of her right arm and leg and has lost sight in one eye and is seriously impaired in the other. After spending ten years in an out of hospitals and nursing homes, Susan’s younger sister brought her to live with her family in Madison. However, being fiercely independent, Susan eventually moved into her own apartment and has lived in the Madison community since 1985. Susan studied art under Jim Weaver and Linda Koenig at MATC. Susan has created a wide variety of very beautiful paintings which can be viewed for purchase on her new website: Susanswatercolors.com.
Last changed on 12/05/06.
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This album has been viewed 138 times since 12/05/06.
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Roy loves to do painting, drawing, woodworking and ceramics in his studio. Roy reports, “When I’m painting I feel happier and more normal than at any other time in my life. I love color. It can make me feel so alive. I’m not sure you will understand, but color is very real for me. Just imagine how it would feel to not be able to talk. If you can really imagine that, then you can begin to understand what my art means to me.”
Last changed on 12/05/06.
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Barb has enjoyed making pottery for the past 5 years. Barbara originally got involved in making pottery as a means of therapy and for fun! The type of pottery Barbara creates is called “hand building”, which is done using slabs of clay. Using tools and her hands to manipulate the clay, Barbara molds the clay into the form she wants. Some of Barbara’s favorite things to use to texture her pieces include wild flowers, doilies and stamps.
Last changed on 12/05/06.
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Richard is from Madison. He uses pastels, chalks, acrylics and tempura paints. Richard’s art is impressionistic, unique and colorful. Richard states, “I visualize my impression of an object, and then make it more a part of me through exaggerated proportions.”
Last changed on 12/05/06.
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