Inside the Lemon Oak Studio

Friday, February 29, 2008

Recycled Art - How it all started...


Ever wonder how Tricia's recycled art got started?

A few years ago the art center of her town sponsored a citywide clean-up. The volunteers spent a day collecting trash and found objects. The found objects were saved and a huge sculpture, Leonard the Spivasaurus, was created by the artist volunteers and displayed at the art center.
At this same time, our dad was suffering from Alzheimer's Disease. Tricia put her focus into creating angels out of the found objects to keep her mind off of our dad's illness. They were a huge hit at the art center and she created over 100 angels. All proceeds went to fund children's art activities. She continues to create them as a tribute to him.

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