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Time flies, but gratitude is forever
When my family launched this website for our son Jackson, he was still in middle school. He’s now entering his senior year of high school. Time flies doesn’t it? To date, Jackson has gained several accolades for his art: winning a VSA Artist of the Year award in 2018 and gaining professional gallery representation from…
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Great Gifts for the holidays! and Gratitude
Jackson’s website has tons of new gift ideas for the holidays. Check out holiday-themed travel mugs. bathmats, cards, posters, framed art, notebooks and tons and tons of great ideas. But…the way that all of this was possible was because of the dedication of a local Austin photographer—Sarah Teveldal. Our shop lives on Society6’s website and…
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A New Year’s Resolution and Wish
I like to ask Jackson about his new year’s resolutions each year. This year’s surprised me! Jackson, do you have any resolutions? “I think I might try going nut-free. I’m not allergic to nuts, but I’m devoting myself to stay away from nuts.” What else do you want to say about the New Year’s: “I…
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Delta Saves the Day
Dear Delta Airlines, Over the July 4th holiday, my son and I completed what to me seemed like an almost impossible task–flying from our home in Austin, Texas, to a beloved camp counselor’s wedding in British Columbia, Canada. The reason I say, “almost impossible” is because my son, Jackson, has autism. He doesn’t like long…
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Jackson’s Holiday Show a Success!
Jackson held an art show on December 11 and we had about 60 people come by during our two-hour Holiday Sale and Show. We displayed pen and ink drawings that Jackson created in his art classes over the last few years. These will be on display at an Austin hair salon’s art gallery for…
