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Most would not realize the physical challenges Ardith has had to overcome throughout the past years to simply walk and breathe, but she has never been one to shy away from a challenge, and choosing optimism in the face of pain is a way of life for her. Ardith’s approach to art is no different. Completely self-taught, she left a vibrant teaching career to face some enormous medical hurdles and in the process of recovery and healing she became a VSA artist, which is an international program for artists with disabilities.

Her art is whimsical, unique, and always colorful. Ardith is a colorist. She boldly stretches the boundaries of where color should be and seeks to spread joyful light through that color. Watercolor and acrylics are her favorite mediums although she is known for her mixed media collage characters as well. Her work catches the eye of folks but it is the stories behind each piece that draw them in, and the challenges she faces trying to paint with a body that is riddled with pain. Through the sharing, her artwork has evolved into a source of inspiration and hope.

“My journey did not take me into a world of formal art education. Instead, it took me down a path full of challenges, heartbreak, imagination, and triumphs all intertwined with abundant optimism. That has led me to become an ordinary person who chooses to create colorful, inspirational art while living an extraordinary life, so for me, art is simply an expression of a beautiful life.”


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		About the Artist: Ardith Goodwin Most would not realize the physical challenges Ardith has had to overcome throughout the past years to simply walk and breathe, but she has never been one to shy away from a challenge, and choosing optimism in the face of pain is a way of life for her. Ardith’s approach to art is no different. Completely self-taught, she left a vibrant teaching career to face some enormous medical hurdles and in the process of recovery and healing she became a VSA artist, which is an international program for artists with disabilities. Her art is whimsical, unique, and always colorful. Ardith is a colorist. She boldly stretches the boundaries of where color should be and seeks to spread joyful light through that color. Watercolor and acrylics are her favorite mediums although she is known for her mixed media collage characters as well. Her work catches the eye of folks but it is the stories behind each piece that draw them in, and the challenges she faces trying to paint with a body that is riddled with pain. Through the sharing, her artwork has evolved into a source of inspiration and hope. “My journey did not take me into a world of formal art education. Instead, it took me down a path full of challenges, heartbreak, imagination, and triumphs all intertwined with abundant optimism. That has led me to become an ordinary person who chooses to create colorful, inspirational art while living an extraordinary life, so for me, art is simply an expression of a beautiful life.”