Art and creative expression have long been known as a therapeutic remedy since ancient times. This podcast speaks with two talented artists who are both teachers and creators of art for the greater good of society.
Bekah Mathiesen has dual degree in Art Education and Printmaking from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri. For 7 years, Bekah taught Art at Talkeetna Elementary School for 7 years before going to Southwestern College in Santa Fe, New Mexico for multiple master degrees, including art therapy and counseling. She is also studying for a certificate in children's mental health and school therapy as well as eco therapy. She still calls Talkeetna, Alaska home where she continues her love of the outdoors, fishing, and family. In fact, she is well known to barter art for fish...halibut, salmon...you name it! And she is a boat driver for Mahay's, the blue boats of the Chulitna, Susitna and Talkeetna Rivers.
Linda Brady Farr is a well known artist in Anchorage, Alaska who also taught art at Dimond and West High School. Linda has BA in Fine Art form the University of Oregon, where she also received her teaching credential for K-12. Linda specializes in fiber art, drawing, printmaking, and oils on canvas. Linda's art is displayed in over 25 buildings around Alaska and has been a featured artist in several art shows, including those at Alaska Pacific University. She has an oils on canvas 'Series of Tornados' as well as a recent series of 'People Wearing Masks' that will be appearing at Alaska Pacific University this fall of 2020. Linda has hopes and aspirations of painting the people of her 'Masks Series' in an, 'Unmasked Series' when the pandemic has passed.
The upcoming episodes of All Cooped Up Alaska will feature world renowned artists and photographers, including Merita Jaha, Canada's Cory Trepanier, and Route 66 Photographer, Jim Livingston.
Thanks for tuning into All Cooped Up Alaska!
Katie Writer
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