Everyone 16-99 (minors \;must be accom panied by an adult) is welcome to join in on this FREE workshop\, regardle ss of skill level. MoKasso will provide a calm\, safe\, meditative atmosph ere\, solid structure\, gentle instructions\, and absolute \;freedom&n bsp\;to experiment. \; This workshop is a structured art-making sessio n for anyone who enjoys creative self-expression. \; As one of the ear liest forms of self-expression\, painting is a visual dance of the imagina tion. It precedes oral language and brings life to one&rsquo\;s imaginatio n\, making thoughts visible.
\nArtist Bio
Moni
ca McGee\, MBA\, also known by the Artist name\, "MoKasso\," was born in B
akersfield\, California\, and currently resides in the Central Arkansas ar
ea. Monica owns a Creative Arts and Media company\, and is a Professional
Visual Artist\, Mentor\, Speaker\, and Facilitator. Monica has a Bachelor
of Science degree in Organizational Management and a Master&rsquo\;s in Bu
siness and Administration\, with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship\, obtaini
ng both from Nyack College in Nyack\, New York. She has been creative and
intrigued by art for most of her life and initially started out as an Art
minor in college. MoKasso is best known for her body of work with images i
n acrylic paint depicted from the back as they represent looking forward a
nd leaving the past behind\; hence\, her favorite self-quote\, &ldquo\;You
r best life is in front of you\, don&rsquo\;t look back.&rdquo\; MoKasso's
body of work tells the story of her life through pictures\, which tend to
have a motivational or life lesson attached to each piece.