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Jodie O'Flaherty

About

Email feedback to: jodieoflaherty@yahoo.com
My Father, Great-Grandfather, and Great, Great-Grandmother were artists from whom I still have paintings hanging in my home. Drawing was employed by my parents to keep us kids still when necessary and for "journaling" before I could even write. I draw/paint from memories, thoughts, ideas, and inspirations and what the world looks like to me now as an artist who is blind.

Location: Seattle, WA, United States

Work

For my "day job" I manage a Developmental Disabilities Division County contract to provide employment services to adults with developmental disabilities at "Not-for-profit" agency whose mission is to provide employment opportunities to individuals who are blind, deaf-blind, and blind with other disabilities. IT'S A GREAT JOB!!! AND!... it inspires and funds what I love to do....my "night job", the art. … Read More

Education

B.A. from Central Washington University (degrees in developmental psychology and criminal justice) and M.ed. from University of Washington (special education emphasis)