SLIDESHOW: Artistic Impressions of MDA Summer Camp

Through the eyes of young artists

Group art project from a Guthrie, Oklahoma, MDA summer camp

"It's Wheelie Art" was a group project at a Guthrie, Okla., MDA summer camp. A video of more camp art is below.

by Richard Senti on March 31, 2011 - 10:32am

In our print magazine, we didn't have room to feature the many wonderful examples of summer camp-related artwork from the MDA Art Collection. So we offer you this special Quest Extra slideshow, "Images of MDA Summer Camp," showcasing selected paintings, drawings, and pottery from a wide range of young artists from across the country.

After watching the slideshow (less than two minutes), scroll down for more information on the artists and their creations.

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Slideshow Artists' Notes

	“Fishing Buddies” Colored marker drawing, 19¾” x 30¼” SAMUEL WILLIAMS b. 1989 Charlotte, N.C. Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
	“MDA Camp” Mixed media, 10½” x 13½" MAUREEN RAISCH b. 1967 St. Louis, Mo. Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
	“Summer Camp” Watercolor, 16½” x 14” AMANDA AUCOIN b. 1983 Berlin, Mass. Spinal muscular atrophy
	“Fishing at Camp” Acrylic, 30½" x 24½" NICK GERSTLER 1979-1999 Houston, Texas Duchenne muscular dystrophy
	“Camp Fun” Marker drawing, 20½” x 18” ALEXIS MARIE VILLA b. 1995 Pico Rivera, Calif. Spinal muscular atrophy
	“Sunset Dip” Mixed media, 19” x 16” LUKE CHRISTIE b. 1993 Due West, S.C. Spinal muscular atrophy
	“Four Pottery Vases” Vases created by campers at the Heber, Ariz., MDA summer camp, with the assistance of a professional sculptor. Each vase features individual children’s handprints.
	"Camp Potawatomi Camp Fire" Felt marker, 12" x 14½" NATHAN ESTES 1981 - 2009 Greentown, Ind. Duchenne muscular dystrophy
	“Parrot in a Berry Bush” 16½” x 13½”, Crayon drawing STEVEN BEUERLEIN b. 1988 Phoenix, Ariz. Spinal muscular atrophy
	“Race to the Summit” Pencil drawing, 28¾” x 23¾” PETR WRONSKI b. 1985 Barre, Mass. Duchenne muscular dystrophy
	“It’s Wheely Art!” Created by children at a Guthrie, Okla., MDA summer camp with bed sheets and tempera paints using their hands, feet and wheelchairs.
	“Rainbow Love” Opaque watercolor, 21¾” x 18” ALYSSA SCHWARTZENBURG b. 1990 Sulphur, La. Spinal muscular atrophy
	“Sunset at Camp Maria” Crayon, 13” x 16” MATHEW MURDOCK 1973-2007 Fruitland, Md. Spinal muscular atrophy
	“Fishing” Acrylic, 38¼" x 31” SHAWNA BORMAN b. 1986 Mesquite, Texas Spinal muscular atrophy
	“Rest Stop at MDA Camp” Mixed media, 18¾” x 20” MAUREEN RAISCH b. 1967 St. Louis, Mo. Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

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