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Young artist practices style all her own
Since she could hold a pencil, fledgling artist Madison
Potvin of Westland has been drawing. Anything she sees,
she tries to duplicate and most often her results are spec-
tacular.
“I didn't get good at it until about two years ago,” the 14-
year-old said. Good would appear to be an understatement.
Potvin's images are representational and done in graphite
pencil, ink or colored pencils and tend to wow those who
see them.
She has never taken art lessons but said, “I just figured
out my own style and techniques. I draw faces, a lot of
celebrities,” she said.
While she hasn't entered art exhibitions or competitions,
word of her talent and skill has spread and she has been
asked to do a few commissions from people who have seen
herwork.
“I haven't really let anybody know that I will do commis-
sions,” she said and Art In The Park is her very first com-
mercial venture with her artwork. The show is juried, and
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Drawings,
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Madison Potvin
