Elmore mouth painting artist's talent shines in national Christmas card range

MEDIA RELEASE 17 October 2007

Elmore mouth painting artist's talent shines in national Christmas card range
Kate Frawley from Elmore has had one of her artworks, painted with a brush held in the mouth, selected for inclusion in the 2008 Mouth and Foot Painting Artists (MFPA) Christmas card range.

The painting, entitled 'Friends', shows three young friends sitting on a beach and has been reproduced for the month of February in the 2008 MFPA Art Calendar as part of this year's Christmas card range sent to households nationally.

"I'm so pleased to have my painting included in the calendar as it makes people more aware of what I do as an artist," Kate said.

"The artwork has been really well received – it's been selected for a few different MFPA card ranges around the world," she said.

Kate became a quadriplegic after a car accident in 1976. She began painting with a brush held in her mouth and joined the MFPA as a student member in 1993.

Kate has had a particularly productive year with her painting – she has created 35 original artworks.

"This year I have really pushed myself to achieve that 'wow' factor and those who have seen my recent paintings have had a great response to my efforts," Kate said,

The complete 2007 Christmas card range can be ordered online at www.mfpa.com.au or by phoning (02) 9698 3933.

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 or visit www.mfpa.com.au.

Released for MFPA by Dennis Rutzou Public Relations (www.drpr.com.au)
For further information please call Aleks Czerwinski or Anthia Crosby on (02) 9413 4244.

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