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November, 2006.
Mouth and Foot Painting Artists [Member] Dennis A. Francesconi was invited to exhibit some of his work on the world renowned Saatchi Gallery web site [London]. Formed 20 years ago the Saatchi Gallery is best known for the innovative forum it provides for established and upcoming contemporary artists. Famous artists who have exhibited at the Saatchi in the past include Andy Warhol and the Gallery was instrumental in discovering and turning into household names, controversial British artists like Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin and sculptor Marc Quinn, whose famous statue of MFPA [Member] Alison Lapper resides in London's Trafalgar Square. Click here to see Dennis' work at the Saatchi Gallery web site.
Razem Razniej.
Mouth and Foot Painting Artists [Member] Dennis A. Francesconi is generously featured in Razem Razniej, -- a Magazine published in Poland. The 5 page article discusses his work, and the MFPA in great detail. Dennis' painting "Serene Bay" graced the magazine cover as well.
The magazine covers new therapies, legal regulations concerning disabled people, and various success stories for inspiration. It's distributed to many schools, hospitals and public libraries throughout Poland.
Many thanks to Barbara Hajgiel, Vice-President of the Association for the Help of Disabled People in Poland.
HealthNewsDigest.com
October, 2006.
Mouth and Foot Painting Artists [Member] Dennis A. Francesconi reaches a potential audience of 10 million readers with the help of HealthNewsDigest.com.
HealthNewsDigest.com is a seven year old Online Magazine that publishes 40 news stories on the Health Industry every Monday morning. Breaking news is reported on a daily basis. They are also the Health News channel on AvantGo, the handheld palm device service, with more than 7 million registered users worldwide. In addition, they are syndicated to thousands of major health industry web sites, wireless phone systems, with feeds to Latin America, Europe and Asia. Also, over 2,000 news editors, directors, and health columnists subscribe and have free access to use any and all content. They are members of the New York Press Club, The Association of Health Care Journalists, and The Online News Association.
Hannah Nicole Vineyards.
Mouth and Foot Painting Artists [Member] Dennis A. Francesconi adds a beautiful rose to the award winning Hannah Nicole Vineyards wine label.
The Artists Magazine.
Mouth and Foot Painting Artists [Member] Dennis A. Francesconi is nicely featured in a wonderful article that discusses his injury, work, and the MFPA.
The Artists Magazine, December 2005 issue.-- Circulation, approximately 250,000...!
In this photo, Dennis is carefully adding SGT Williams military identification to the special Giclee’ print created specifically for SGT Williams wife and his two children-- July, 2005.
Mouth and Foot Painting Artists [Member] Dennis A. Francesconi pays tribute to SGT Eugene Williams by creating this special piece following a touching e-mail message from SGT Williams wife Brandy. This special artwork includes SGT Williams military identification upon the "ID tags" within the painting. This is the third time that Dennis has honored a fallen soldier with a special remembrance piece. When asked why he has done this, Dennis replied, "Mrs. Williams wrote to me just to say 'thank you for doing the right thing',-- regarding what I had done in honoring PFC Harris. She was not aware of the first Freedom tribute piece done in honor of PFC Rincon. The date and place of SGT Williams death immeadeatly sounded familiar to me. I researched it, and found that PFC Rincon and SGT Williams were killed in the same bombing attack. I shared this information with Mrs. Williams and then I offered to honor her husband with a Freedom tribute as well. Again, the right thing to do."
* SGT Eugene Williams, 24, of Highland, N.Y., was killed on March 29th in Iraq when a suicide bomber posing as a taxi driver pulled up close to a roadblock north of Najaf and waved to the troops for help. He was one of four U.S. soldiers who died; including PFC Diego F. Rincon, 19, of Conyers, Ga. Ironically, Dennis's first tribute painting titled "Freedom" was done in honor of PFC Rincon.
April 2005: Here's a wonderful article featuring Mouth and Foot Painting Artists [Member] Dennis A. Francesconi.
Dennis A. Francesconi's Art comes from his heart -- and from his mouth.
Click here to read the article.
Many thanks to Lori A. Wood, Chris Pierson, and the United Spinal Association.
In this photo, Dennis is carefully adding PFC Harris's military identification to the special Giclee’ print created specifically for PFC Harris's family-- November, 2004.
Mouth and Foot Painting Artists [Member] Dennis A. Francesconi pays tribute to PFC Adam J. Harris by creating this special piece following a request from his family. This special artwork includes PFC Harris's military identification upon the "ID tags" within the painting. This is the second time that Dennis has fulfilled a family request to honor a fallen soldier with a special remembrance piece such as this. When asked why he has done this, Dennis replies, "It's an honor to be asked, and it's simply the right thing to do."
* PFC. Adam J. Harris of Abilene, Texas, died September 22nd in Mosul, Iraq, after being shot by a sniper while on patrol in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Click here to see the completed piece
The first two Lunada prototype labels designed by Dennis A. Francesconi.-- October, November 2004.
Mouth and Foot Painting Artists [Member] Dennis A. Francesconi creates a brand image for Lunada Cellars and increases awareness of the AMFPA at the same time.
As of 19, November 2004, combined TV coverage aired locally as well as being picked up through the [National wire] where it was aired in more than 21 Cities Nationwide.
Dennis A. Francesconi talks with the Brewco Motorsports crew as they make a shock adjustment on the Timber Wolf #37 car.-- October, 2004.
Atlanta Motor Speedway, 30th, October 2004.
Mouth and Foot Painting Artists [Member] Dennis A. Francesconi hits the fast lane with Brewco Motorsports at the Atlanta Motor Speedway.
October 2004: Here's an in-depth article featuring Mouth and Foot Painting Artists [Member] Dennis A. Francesconi.
Painting Life -- Dennis A. Francesconi takes pride in using his mouth to paint for a living.
Click here to read the article.
Many thanks to Dennis Pollock, Mark Crosse, and the Fresno Bee.
October 2003: Here's a very nice article featuring Mouth and Foot Painting Artists [Member] Dennis A. Francesconi at Infinitec.org.
The Mission of Infinitec is to advance independence and promote inclusive opportunities for children and adults with disabilities through technology. The Infinitec staff helps people with disabilities find and get access to information, technology services, training, equipment and specialists by creating partnerships that maximize resources.
Click here to read the article.
Many thanks to Candace Bennett, Infinitec Web site Managing Editor.
In this photo, Dennis is carefully adding PFC Rincon‘s military identification to the two special Giclee’ prints created specifically for the Rincon family, and for Ms. Montemayor. -- July, 2003.
Mouth and Foot Painting Artists [Member] Dennis A. Francesconi pays tribute to PFC Diego F. Rincon by creating two special pieces. One for Mr. & Mrs. Rincon, and the other for PFC Rincon’s girlfriend Catherine Montemayor. This special artwork includes PFC Rincon’s military identification upon the "ID tags" within the paintings.
* PFC. Diego F. Rincon of Conyers, was one of four soldiers killed on March 29th in Iraq by a suicide bomber posing as a taxi driver at a checkpoint near Najaf.
The full story was published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper...
Click here to see the completed piece
Dennis A. Francesconi with former Vice President Al Gore during the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists exhibition at the Woodruff Arts Center.-- May, 2003.
Mouth and Foot Painting Artists [Member] Dennis A. Francesconi talks with former Vice President Al Gore at the first-ever U.S. conference and exhibition of mouth and foot painting held in May in Atlanta, GA.
Vice President Gore addressed a crowd of artists and guests at the conference’s opening reception before taking time to meet each of the 56 visiting artists.
Dennis A. Francesconi and journalist / news anchor Wes Sarginson.-- May, 2003.
Mouth and Foot Painting Artists [Member] Dennis A. Francesconi being interviewed by Wes Sarginson [a well known journalist, and co-anchor of 11Alive News, WXIA-TV Atlanta] during the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists conference in Atlanta.
This piece was seen on 11 Alive News in Atlanta, and picked up by several NBC affiliates nationwide.
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