Author/art guru MaryAnn Kohl believes in the power of process art for kids.

Author/art guru MaryAnn Kohl believes in the power of procedure art for kids.

Abrakadoodle proudly features in its creative art program contemporary artists and integrates their unique styles and techniques into our teaching for children. Several of our Artists of Distinction were gracious in donating art to be used equally prizes for our 10th ceremony conference.

Cassy Tully is an American artist who creates unique paintings of landscapes. She donated a piece entitled "Sunflower" for Abrakadoodle'southward conference. Tully uses real sand from the golf game course into each golf game course painting. Her paintings have so much texture and relief that they look three-dimensional. Cassy Tully'due south recent serial of paintings captures Blackwolf Run Golf game Form, host of the 2012 United states Women'southward Open. Visit her website.

Ali Mabuha is a native of Malaysia, who inspired our curriculum with his painting from the "Sea and Me" serial. He donated a print "The Moon is Crying" for Abrakadoodle'south conference. His artistic talents were revealed at an early on age while he was carving forest and creating rock sculptures. His artwork links human beings and the natural environment in an effort to promote a more than balanced world. Visit his profile page.

Luiz Cavalli is a Brazilian artist who is considered a Happy Expressionist because his paintings express nothing but joy. Mr. Cavalli donated an original oil painting "Bike" for Abrakadoodle'southward conference. He paints with very active brushstrokes that wait like they are moving. Many of his paintings are inspired past bicycles and in most of them, no one is riding, but they nevertheless await like they are moving! Visit his website.

Morten E. Solberg is a versatile American creative person and Abrakadoodle's first Creative person of Stardom, who donated a piece of artwork "Small Wonder." He paints in oil, acrylic and watercolor and his techniques range from photograph-realism to total abstraction. Mort's interests are many and varied and they are often reflected in his fine art. American Indian history and civilization hold a special allure for Mort, perhaps because his cracking-grandmother was Native American. Norwegian whalers and explorers are among his ancestors, likewise. Wildlife, romantic women with parasols, flowers, fishermen, cowboys and nature have provided him with endless ideas, shapes and colors with which to design. Visit his website.

Leonor Alvim Brazao is Abrakadoodle's Artist-in-Residence, who graciously donated 3 pieces from her Instrument Series: "Cello," "Viola" and "Violin." Leonor was born in Portugal but after living in different cultures, she considers herself a citizen of the world. Her work is inspired by people she has met in her path. She likes to transform her memories into images that interpret her wonderful moments such every bit an orchestra player, dancer or a female parent. She created several series of instruments because she believes music is a universal linguistic communication that can relate to any people of any civilisation or age. Visit her website.

MaryAnn Faubion Kohl is a great friend to Abrakadoodle and donated for our event ii copies of her volume Peachy American Artists. Her background began as an elementary school instructor, later a college educator and educational consultant, and now author and publisher. MaryAnn is the honour-winning author of Storybook Art, Discovering Keen Artists and many other titles. She presents internationally, writes for magazines, consults and owns Bright Ring Publishing. Visit her website.