Artist Deborah Macy enjoys a good laugh at something David says as he works on his painting.  David Danis, who has Down syndrome, attends his weekly art class with local artist Deborah Macy at her studio in New Bedford, MA.
Amanda Arruda works on a self-portrait at her studio on the third floor of the UMass Dartmouth Star Store campus in downtown New Bedford, MA in preparation for her senior painting critique next week. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
Amanda Arruda works on a self-portrait at her studio on the third floor of the UMass Dartmouth Star Store campus in downtown New Bedford, MA in preparation for her senior painting critique next week. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA