Peer Leadership Program

allene transplanted herself to Seattle 11 years ago and began her relationship with Path with Art in 2017. She enjoys gardening and paints her plants. They love her, but her feline partner, Gloria Rose—whose union was blessed and witnessed at an altar—is her true muse and whom she regularly immortalizes. allene is well educated in the writing of poetry and uses the online 2D art classes as a meaningful way to soothe her brain.

Where you can find me at Path with Art: You can find me in the virtual 2D art classes on Zoom each session!

Why I decided to become a Path with Art Ambassador: I originally stepped into the role when the opportunity opened up, but after attending a few meetings, I decided to join to be in community with other artists.

Angelique was born and grew up in Seattle. She loves a variety of art disciplines. Writing, pencil drawing, sewing, and photography were her first experiences in art that were mostly self-taught. She took classes to explore in more detail various art disciplines that she taught herself and others like different types of painting, pottery, ceramics, etc. Being creative has been a way of release and healing in the past and over the past few years since joining Path with Art has made it possible for her to learn new skills and continue to use it as a form of release and healing.

As an artist, living with disabilities, I am passionate about making art creation accessible to all. My work explores various media and techniques to create art that helps remove the real and perceived obstacles that might stymy disabled artists. Through my eclectic style and my quest to be continually learning, I aim to keep my brain engaged. I am deeply drawn to nature, women’s experiences, and societal issues. My work explores contrasts, power dynamics, and mood through the influence of various visual media.

View more of my work online:

https://www.brigstudioartists.com/beanfairbanks.html

Why did you decide to become a Path with Art Ambassador?:

I wanted to serve as a Disability Advocate and promote Path with Art.

My name is Christina Jones and I’m a visual artist and poet.

I am a beginning artist on a creative journey with endless possibilities.

My works includes book sculptures, accordion books, gelli plate prints, and my newest adventure is screen printing where we make stamps and stencils out of foam paper and chipboard or some type of card board. Thank you for your interest in my art.

Debbie is a retired Naval Family Medicine Physician & Flight Surgeon after 30 years of service. I have always had a creative side with varied interests. I have been lucky to have opportunity to join both CAVARTS and Path With Art, since retiring, to explore how creative expression is especially important for veterans. My media include: dance; needle arts; photography; leatherwork; chaimaille; culinary arts; scrapbooking; calligraphy; stained glass; pysanky; book binding; apothecary; pottery; masks; watercolor; mixed media & cartonnage.

Lindsey May Packard discovered her passion for photography in high school, later expanding her creative practice into ceramics and floral design during college. While she has always loved creating, Lindsey feels she truly came into her own as an artist through Path with Art—a community that has helped her build confidence and deepen her dedication to her craft. Today, drawing and photography remain her primary mediums, and she frequently weaves rich metaphors into her pieces. Notably, Lindsey applied for and received a trademark for Focus 222 Eyes, a series of sculptural cameras. A dedicated participant in the Found Fashion program, she thrives on designing intricate headpieces for models in support of the annual Art for All Ball.

Where you can find me at Path with Art: You can usually find me diving into as many Found Fashion classes as possible or working hard in the studio on my latest visual arts project. You can also view and purchase reproductions of my work online here as part of the artWORKS program.

Why I decided to become a Path with Art Ambassador: I wanted to step into this role to give back to a community that has been so encouraging and to help others feel that same sense of joy, support, and artistic growth.

PATRICIA DEHART IS A CURIOUS MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTIST. SHE LOVES TO BE CHALLENGED IN DIFFERENT MEDIUMS AND GETS EXCITED WHEN INVITED TO JOIN NEW PROJECTS. SHE IS PROFESSIONAL TRAINED IN STILLS AND FILM.

Born a “real picture thinker” that is known in Dutch as “beelddenken” Patricia experiences the world through images. Fascinated by reflections, light, patterns, textures, and the unexpected. She is most at home behind a lens. Her films and stills often emerge in response to world events, transforming observation into visual storytelling. Constantly evolving, her work reveals a miraculous plurality of outcomes and perspectives. Always driven by curiosity and creative ardor. Patricia invites others to embrace their passions, remain present, and discover the surprises hidden in everyday life.

Why did you decide to become a Path with Art Ambassador?

I chose to become a Path with Art Ambassador because I believe deeply in the power of art to transform lives. This is a special community that embraces people and encourages them to be driven by art; operating with abundance, hospitality, and unwavering compassion. Artistically anchored, artistically compelled, artistically committed!! Why wouldn’t anyone want to be part of that? My own life journey has taught me a profound version of humanity and helped me understand what truly matters. It has also taught me that art can heal. As an ambassador, I exist to lift, inspire, mentor, or simply be a soft place to fall. To give back to a community that reminds us all that creativity can be a pathway to connection, resilience, and hope.

Randy is a self-taught beader in Seattle working with seed beads and other bead types in making jewelry. He uses colors and shapes combined with particular stitches to create his pieces, and lets the beads themselves tell him how to assemble each work. He creates mostly necklaces and bracelets, but has done lanyards, hatbands and headbands as well.

Sarah is a Nurse Vietnam Veteran and nonfiction writer, who authored two books. The first was Women Under Fire: Abuse in the Military, about the culture of abuse toward women in our military, the second debuted March 2025. Warrior Nurse: PTSD and Healing, is her story of being an operating room nurse at the 12th Evacuation Hospital in Cu Chi, Vietnam during the height of the fighting in the iron triangle, coming home to a hostile response, and her PTSD which followed. Sarah shares her personal process, all that she learned from 34 years healing trauma as a nurse psychotherapist and relates how to heal from PTSD, and the tools accomplish that.

Where you can find me at Path with Art: I joined Path with Art in 2019 and am a regular in Veterans Choir, and music Jam Sessions–drumming along!

Scott Matson is a disabled artist who thrives on creating stimulating artwork. Through Path with Art, he found the space to fully embrace his inner self and produce incredible new art. Scott is deeply honored to be an active part of this creative community, advocating for both the arts and the special needs community. His favorite medium is mixed media.

You can regularly find Scott participating in virtual Open Studios, Ambassador meetings, and online classes. He chose to become an Ambassador so he could give back and support others the same way PwA has supported him. You can connect with Scott by emailing: scottmtsn@gmail.com.

Tim Bridge is a self-taught visual artist who works primarily with marker on paper. He joined the Path with Art community in 2017 and has been actively developing his craft through online drawing and painting classes since 2021. Tim’s unique, abstract style is deeply expressive and colorful, resulting in joyful pieces that reflect a meditative creative process. As a PwA Ambassador, he brings his passion for community right into the classroom. “I like being an Ambassador because it is fun to help give announcements in classes and I love Path with Art,” Tim shares.