“This abstract painting was made by a resident who has participated in my class for four years. Due to her health conditions changing, she has been unable to participate as fully as she had in the past. That is until we both collaborated on this abstract painting together.

She was hesitant to participate because of her hand tremor but because of the free nature of abstract art she was able to make marks on paper. In fact her tremor added to the free-flowing paint process. There was no right or wrong to the marks [it was about] the movement of the brush.

This piece gave her more confidence to continue to participate in class again. It was a giant breakthrough for both of us!”

Monica Lee, Teaching Artist
San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living