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Tony Capone
worked as a Disney illustrator and currently has
commissions with the Navy and Coast Guard to create
images relating to life in the service. He shared how
he overcame ridicule for being an artist in his youth
to become a successful artist.
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Buz McKim specializes
in paintings of NASCAR and racing in general. He also
worked on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ comic
books and the Ren and Stimpy cartoon books. One
of the highlights of the presentation occurred when McKim
invited anyone from the audience to come forward and draw a
Ninja Turtle. One young man immediately came forward and
strode confidently toward the easel to accept his challenge.
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In about two minutes he had
successfully recreated the cartoon character much to the
delight and cheers of his fellow offenders. His physical
stature was small, but his courage and personal sense of being
able to complete this task made him a giant among his peers.
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Marianne
Henry,
the resident art teacher at the Detention Center, is embarking
on a new program called Artists Reaching Troubled Students, or
A.R.T.S. This will bring all types of creative persons into
her classroom including musicians as well as visual artists.
Ms. Henry is seeking volunteers for this program to share
their talent with her students any Tuesday from 2:30 – 4:30
PM. Contact our office for more information.
Pictured below are
colorful sculptures and other artwork created by Marianne
Henry's students at the Juvenile Detention Center.
