Overcoming Handicaps: Molino Artist Instructs Century Care Residents

August 17, 2011

A physical handicap should not stand in the way of art — that’s what residents of the Century Care Center learned Tuesday from a Molino artist.

Shawn Rudd, 38, suffers from muscular dystrophy. He can barely left his right arm without the assistance of his left. Unable to reach up to a traditional easel, he paints with his canvas flat on a table.

“The residents can’t use the ‘I can’t do that, I’m handicapped excuse’,” Activities Director Mae Hildreth said of Rudd’s new painting class offered to Century Care Center residents each month.

Tuesday, residents learned about watercolor technique from Rudd, adding color to black and white sketches he prepared.

“If it goes as well as I believe it will, we will have a gala art show in a few months,” Hildreth said.

For more photos from Tuesday’s art classes, click here.

Pictured above and below: Century Care Century residents learn about watercolor painting Tuesday. Pictured inset:  Molino artist Shawn Rudd. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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21 Responses to “Overcoming Handicaps: Molino Artist Instructs Century Care Residents”

  1. lawrence on May 12th, 2012 3:50 am

    hey that is my big brother he is a big inspiration to our family and i am glad the thoughts and images inside his brilliant mind are bringing inspiration to the community good job shawn!!! keep up the good work

  2. nita on August 21st, 2011 7:05 pm

    I knew you could do something other than skull and bones. LOL
    Two sides of the coin.
    Kenzi has the talent for art also.

    Good job.

  3. Phyllis Peterson on August 21st, 2011 5:26 pm

    Shawn Tim’s wife Monica e-mailed this to me. Way to go. I’m thinking I have a high school cook book that you did the art in. Or maybe just memaw has one.Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!! Aunt Phyllis

  4. Jennifer on August 18th, 2011 10:40 pm

    Just saw this article Shawn! I am so proud that you are putting your talent to such a good use. A great role model for us all!

  5. Lauren on August 18th, 2011 9:22 pm

    Hey Shawn way to go what a wonderful task you are undertaking. I am sure it will be a great success.

  6. Jane on August 18th, 2011 6:43 am

    This just goes to show that handicapped is a state of mind. There is always something you can do if you want to do it! Congratulations to Shawn for being a caring and determined person! Thank you for sharing your talent with others and inspiring them to try something new!

  7. Dad on August 18th, 2011 5:44 am

    I am proud of what U R doing Son.

  8. Sister daughter on August 17th, 2011 8:21 pm

    Shawn your an amazing person, friend. Your talent will one day go a long way. You have the biggest heart and a very creative mind. I can see it in the pictures how happy you were to be there with the residents and I can see how happy they were to have you there sharing your talent. I’m sure they are gonna love seeing you every month. Love ya Shawn. And I’m proud of you for everything your accomplishing with your artwork.

  9. Mae on August 17th, 2011 4:17 pm

    Shawn was eager to do the classes. We will be doing it once a month. He has always been a great guy with a heart of gold. I’ve known him since he was young.
    The residents are still talking about it. I like it when they can do something that makes them feel pride and accomplishment. It gives me a warm fuzzy feeling. We have many wonderful volunteers that share their time and talents. I am thankful to them all, and thanks William for letting the community know that this is a special place. Thanks for the pats on the back, and yes, I do love my job.
    Mae

  10. Sandman on August 17th, 2011 4:07 pm

    You go Shawn!!! You’ll be blessed for caring & sharing bro! Good job!!!

  11. Peyton! on August 17th, 2011 3:14 pm

    Woooooooooo! you go uncle Shawn :)

  12. Senior on August 17th, 2011 1:56 pm

    GODS GIVES GIFTS!!!!!THANK YOU SHAWN FOR SHARING YOURS.

  13. NENE on August 17th, 2011 1:40 pm

    Good job! May God bless you for using your talent and bringing sunshie into other people lives.

  14. MaryAnne on August 17th, 2011 1:00 pm

    Yay Shawn!! So proud of you!!!

  15. butterfly lady on August 17th, 2011 11:17 am

    YES! That’s what I like about Mae~ she’s always looking for new ideas and ways to create interest, entertain and keep them and their minds busy~what you don’t use, you lose! She is always looking for new people and gives locals a chance to share their talents. CCC you are blessed to have someone who loves her job and has a heart for the elderly…great job, Mae! <3

  16. Angela Dortch Rowell on August 17th, 2011 10:13 am

    Shawn, you rock! This is a wonderful thing you’re doing and God will bless you many times over for it. I think you’re awesome….

  17. Shawn Rudd on August 17th, 2011 9:07 am

    Thank you August, but I’m far from famous :)

    Thank you so much Janice, I’ve said it many times and I’ll say it again. I can name a laundry list of artists locally that just blows my mind with their skills. I enjoy art, and I enjoy painting. Every artist has someone else that inspires them, and gives them a goal to achieve.

    I really did enjoy showing our elderly that anyone can paint and create something beautiful. Most already knew how to paint, and showed me a few things. Some even discussed Van Gogh, Rembrandt, etc. They’ve had an Andy Warhol day at the center in the past. It was just a good day, and I’ll look forward to this every month.

    Century Care is an awesome facility, Mae has inspired me in so many positive ways, the activities staff, the CNA’s, the nurses, the kitchen department and their awesome food.

    Thank you William, you do a great job for our community as well!

    John 8:12

  18. Sheree on August 17th, 2011 8:13 am

    Yes you have always had so much talent…Nothing gets in your way. you have always had your head up .not only that you are such a amazing father. Proud of you.

  19. deBugger on August 17th, 2011 7:49 am

    Good job, Shawn! I bet the girls are so proud of their Dad this morning, they’re likely to bust!

    Next stop, MoMA!

  20. August on August 17th, 2011 2:41 am

    Ever since school, ive told you that you would be famous :) But more importantly this shows the caring and compassionate person that weve all known you to be. Great job Shawn

  21. Janice on August 17th, 2011 12:31 am

    Shawn, your art is AMAZING!!! So wonderful to see you putting a spark of accomplishment in our elderly…God Bless you, Darlin!!!!

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