Alex's Art Loft - A Year in Review

I am a person with autism who uses art to communicate. The art on the cards in my loft dates back to 1999 when I was only 6 years old. I have created artwork using many mediums such as pastels, paint, chalk, markers, mosaics, fabric, stencils, stamps, and more.

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A Year in Review

Alex's Art Loft officially began in November 2009 with a grant from the LEAP organization. The business has taken me down a road of discovery which I hope to share with many parents of adults with disabilities. It has given Alex an opportunity to play an active role in his future, and allowed us to begin to save some money for his care.

Alex's Art Loft has showed me that there are many things that I need to be thankful for. I am thankful for my family who inspires me everyday with their dedication and courage. When most teens seem to be distancing themselves from their parents, I am grateful to have found more in common with my son than I ever knew possible. When most couples with children with disabilities are divorced, I am thankful for my husband Dan who sticks with us and the business.

I am thankful for the generosity of others, particularly the businesses and organizations (Mosaic Cuisine, Butler's Orchard, Cheryl's Health Boutique, Parcel Plus, Wightman Road Pottery, Women's Leadership, Washington Parent magazine...) who have generously opened themselves up to the possibilities of what a person with autism can accomplish.

Also, I am thankful for those who we have had a chance to help, particularly the Veterans Art Organization, Project Friend, the Brain Injury Association, and Autism Speaks.

I know that to create great art, one doesn't need to be a great artist. One just has to believe in the simplicity of life, have patience, and endure obstacles.

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What I'm grateful for
written by mayanscaper, December 31, 2010

I've learned so much from working with you and Alex about patience, strength of will, optimism, love, and a drive to achieve. Thank you, Diane, for allowing me to work with you and Alex on your website and Zazzle store. I hope we can continue to grow together as you get further along in your projects.

Happy, healthy New Year to you, Alex, and your family.

P.S., the venison was delicious!

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