by Shawna Barnes | Jan 6, 2019 | Accessibility, Community, Resource
One of the things I talk about a lot is the phrase “arts accessibility” and the fact that I am an advocate for it. In discussions with colleagues and friends, I realized that it isn’t really a clear term. This point was driven home even further when I included the... by Shawna Barnes | Aug 4, 2018 | Spoonie, About Me, Accessibility
This is one of those posts that has been on my list to write for a while now. But something else always came up. I think I have an important perspective and it’s one not commonly voiced. So bare with me today as I talk about some non artsy stuff. A Little...
by Shawna Barnes | Jan 31, 2018 | Spoonie, About Me, Accessibility
A little history… For those who have been following me for a while now, you know what a struggle it’s been to get someone to listen to me. Even before my medical retirement, my seizures and other health issues were always chalked up to being...
by Shawna Barnes | Oct 22, 2017 | Studio Practice, Accessibility, Art Studio, Sculpting, Spoonie
Hand Weakness One of the things that affects my sculpting the most, is my hand weakness. My left hand is measurably weaker than my right by 50%. Recently, however, that doesn’t seem to matter when I over do it. My myasthenia gravis is definitely making...