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February 9, 2018 Leave a Comment

I would like to continue my study and hopefully get a body of work together so that I can have a show

Paintings by Mary Weishaar

I’ve always been interested in art. When I was 18, I studied art at Portland State University, then the Museum Art School, in Portland, Oregon.

Life took me away from my studies, I was the first person in my family to attempt a college education. I had no financial support and had to quit. I again attempted to finish my art degree at age 45. I entered the University of Oregon and intended to get a BFA. But, again my family obligations entered the picture. I was pressed to quit. I managed to finish my BA in Fine and Applied Art, but not my BFA, a fifth year.

Needing to help with my aging mother, I moved to Las Vegas. Needing to get a job with benefits and security, I entered college and got my Masters Degree in Special Education and worked for the school district for 10 years. I thought I could do my art in the summers, but it was not possible. The stress of the job stole my creative energy.

I retired early due to my doctor’s advice. I would like to continue my study and hopefully get a body of work together so that I can have a show. But, my skills have gone down and I find I would benefit from more instruction, especially in the area of painting. …

Filed Under: Art Competition Archive Tagged With: BA in Fine and Applied Art, been interested in art, do my art in the summers, I studied art, Mary Weishaar, Museum Art School in Portland

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