Moruya mouth painting artist's work features in mid-year greeting card range

MEDIA RELEASE 17 June 2009

Moruya mouth painting artist's work features in mid-year greeting card range
Moruya mouth painting artist Margaret Greig has had one of her paintings selected for inclusion in the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists (MFPA) 2009 mid year greeting card range. The mid year range consists of cards, calendars, bookmarks, gift wrap and tags.

Margaret's painting chosen for reproduction is titled 'Cuddles'. The artwork is an oil painting of a Koala in a gum tree, highlighting the spectacular Australian flora and fauna.

"The Koala is a wonderful symbol of Australia and an animal which appeals to many people. Our native animals have always been a great source of inspiration for my artwork" Margaret said.

In 1959 at the age of thirteen, Margaret contracted polio which left her a quadriplegic. It was only after 15 months of extensive physiotherapy that Margaret began to re-learn how to write by holding a pen in her mouth.

In 1970, Margaret became a member of the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists Association (MFPA), opening a whole new world of independence. Over the past 39 years, Margaret has been an active member of the Association.

Margaret grew up in the Moruya area and then spent many years in Londonderry in the Hawkesbury district of NSW. She recently returned to settle in Moruya to be nearer to her family.

Margaret has taken part in several exhibitions and art demonstrations as well as having her art published for the MFPA card range.

"I've had different styles of my work published in both the mid-year and Christmas MFPA card ranges over the years, from landscapes to floral works to traditional Christmas themes," Margaret said.

"I'm really pleased when my paintings are published. I get a lot of positive feedback about my work, and it's great to know that people all over Australia are receiving cards with my paintings on them," said Margaret.

The greeting card range is currently being sent out to customers throughout Australia and can be ordered online at www.mfpa.com.au.

Founded in 1956 by a group of European artists, the MFPA is a self-help organisation which gives people with disabilities the opportunity to fulfil their creative ambitions while still maintaining financial independence by selectively selling their artworks.

The MFPA was established in Australia in 1971 and currently has 17 members around the country.

To become a student member an artist must qualify by painting using a brush held in either their mouth or foot, having lost the use of their hands through an illness or accident. Student members receive scholarships for art supplies and tuition. Once an artist becomes a full member or associate they are guaranteed a salary for life, even if they are unable to continue painting.

For further information on the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists contact MFPA on 02 9698 3933.

Released for Mouth and Foot Painting Artists (MFPA) by Dennis Rutzou Public Relations (www.drpr.com.au)
For further information please call Gemma Crowley or Nicola Rutzou on (02) 9413 4244.

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