Margaret Greig's talent shines in national Christmas card range once again

MEDIA RELEASE 17 October 2007

Margaret Greig's talent shines in national Christmas card range once again
Margaret Greig from Londonderry has had one of her artworks, painted with a brush held in her mouth, selected for inclusion in this year's Mouth and Foot Painting Artists (MFPA) Christmas card range.

The painting, entitled 'The Story of Christmas', shows traditional images on Christmas tree baubles. It has been reproduced on a Christmas card which is part of the range that will be posted to households nationally.

"I've had a few paintings chosen for greeting cards over the years but I'm glad this particular painting has been included in the range, especially because it has a Christian theme and to me, this is what Christmas is all about," said Margaret.

"I've been trying to strengthen colour in my paintings, and it has come across in this particular artwork. I have also been putting in a lot more time and effort into creating each one of my paintings, which definitely shows," she said.

After contracting polio which left her a quadriplegic, Margaret began painting with a brush held in her mouth in her teens and went on to become an MFPA member in 1970.

Her paintings are often chosen for the MFPA annual mid-year and Christmas card ranges which include cards, calendars, gift tags and wrapping paper.

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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