www.rickytrioneart.com We walk by faith, Not by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:7)
Ricky Trione presents his inspirational story, of overcoming blindness to students of all ages and all walks of life. He demonstrates how he has learned to draw and paint by feel, using textured paints. Ricky encourages everyone to focus on abilities and not disabilities. His hope is to inspire and motivate people to overcome the fear of failure or of making mistakes and strive to view life as a daring adventure.
Ricky loves to give presentations to schools, service organizations, businesses, churches, etc.
ArtBlink 2010
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – ArtBLINK Gala 2010, the 25th annual gala benefiting the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Comprehensive Cancer Center, was held Saturday, Feb. 27 in The Kirklin Clinic, 2000 Sixth Ave. South. ArtBLINK was hosted by the Comprehensive Cancer Center Advisory Board.
ArtBLINK featured 18 top Alabama artists, each worked to create a masterpiece in 90 minutes before the eyes of gala attendees. Many of the artists have a direct connection to cancer either as a survivor or through helping a loved one cope with a diagnosis. The art was auctioned that evening by Guin Robinson and CBS 42’s Sherri Jackson.
Participating ArtBLINK artists were Ahmad Austin, Xander Booker, Gary Chapman, Vicki Denaburg, Randy Gachet, Karen Graffeo, Lila Graves, Buffy Hargett, Bethanne Hill, Darius Hill, Jane Marshall, Fran Nagy, Susan Oliver, Amy Pleasant, John Pleasant, Linda Ellen Price, Ricky Trione and Paul Ware.
About the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center
The UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center is among the 40 cancer centers in the nation to meet the stringent criteria for the National Cancer Institute’s comprehensive designation. The center is a leader in groundbreaking research, reducing cancer disparities and leading-edge patient care.
ArtBLINK was a huge success!
Thomas Hospital Foundation Holiday Artist
My artwork has been selected to be featured in the Thomas Hospital Foundation’s Christmas fundraiser this year. The money raised will be used for bringing state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to Thomas Hospital. A tax-deductible donation of $10 will get you a set of note cards featuring my painting. The sets include a message that donations have been made in their honor to the Thomas Hospital Foundation. For more information, call Kathy Baugh at (251)-279-1512.
On Location at Foley Middle School
I was recently part of the Kennedy Center’s On Location: Spotlight on Your Community. A group of Foley Middle School students were selected to be a part of this program which is designed to allow students the opportunity to tell the story of the arts in their community. Foley Middle School received a media equipment package, and both students and teachers were trained in storytelling, filmmaking, editing, and producing video stories. I was selected to be the subject of this wonderful program. Check out WEAR ABC 3’s video about On Location.
Monet’s Lily Pond at Rossinton School, May 5, 2009
The Eastern Shore Art Center Presents A Painter’s Paradise
The Eastern Shore Art Center recently published A Painter’s Paradise–a coffee table book that features the work of many Eastern Shore Artists. The book includes three of my paintings as well as forwards by Alabama natives Fannie Flagg and Winston Groom. The painting entitled Eastern Shore Jubilee was a collaborative effort between Vicky Cook and myself.