March 9, 2020
​Hosted by: River Deep Foundation and SCIHOP
Location: Cottonwood Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs
Participants: Operation TBI Freedom

On Monday  March 9th we had the opportunity to spend an amazing time with a group of 13 veterans and family members at the Cottonwood Center for the Arts learning about Gold Leafing. Our instructor Annie Pieper taught all us how to transform an everyday object into a extraordinary sculpture using ancient the ancient technique of art gilding or gold leafing. The participants learned a little history about the whole process as well as different ideas or small home projects where they can apply the technique.  Everyone had the opportunity to create a small piece art to take home.
 
Jesus Guerra, CBIS
Military Support Specialist, Operation TBI Freedom

Bob Adwar
River Deep Alliance, President
SCI HOP, VP/Humanitarian Chairman​

​Learn to Paint Abstract Acrylic Paintings

February 17, 2020 
Location: Art Student’s League of Denver 
Hosted by: River Deep Foundation & SCIHOP 
Participants: Craig Hospital 

Our instructor today is Karen Roehl. She starts with an overview of abstract acrylics and then passes out the supplies. Imagination, brushes and paint in hand, everyone goes to work. The variety of colors and drawings are limitless. Everyone is having a great time and at the end of the class will take home their own masterpiece. A big thank you to Karen and everyone at Art Students League of Denver. 

Bob Adwar 
River Deep Foundation, President 
SCI HOP - VP of Humanitarian Outreach 

Zentangle Art Class
Monday, February 10, 2020
Location: Cottonwood Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs
Hosted By: River Deep Foundation & Denver SCI Humanitarian Outreach Program Participants: Operation TBI Freedom

All of the participants, including 9 veterans and 2 family members, had an amazing time at Cottonwood Center for the Arts learning about Zentangle! Our instructor, Deb Prewitt introduced our clients to a few Zentangle drawing techniques and the philosophy behind this. Everyone enjoyed the opportunity to relax, focus and expand their imagination. Each person created a masterpiece to take home.

Jesus Guerra, CBIS
Military Support Specialist, Operation TBI Freedom

Bob Adwar
River Deep Foundation, President
SCI HOP - VP of Humanitarian Outreach

Monday, January 20, 2020
Location: Art Students League of Denver
Hosted By: River Deep Foundation & SCIHOP
Participants: Craig Hospital

Learn to Paint with Pastels
Our instructor for today’s class is Max Maddox. He starts the class by explaining the rules. There are only two— be creative and enjoy yourself. He places an orchid plant on the stool in the middle of the students and hands out the supplies. After some guidance, everyone goes to work on their masterpieces. At the end of the class we share our work and looking forward to finding a place in our house to view and sharing with our friends and family. It’s been a great class! A big thanks to Max and ASLD for hosting us.
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Bob Adwar
River Deep Foundation, President
SCI HOP - VP of Humanitarian Outreach

Monday, January 6, 2020
Location: Cottonwood Art Center - Colorado Springs
Hosted By: River Deep Foundation and SCI Humanitarian Outreach Program
Participants: Operation TBI Freedom

Acrylic Landscapes
We had an amazing time last night at the Cottonwood Art Center with a group of veterans and family members. Our instructor Jess Preble did an amazing job teaching everybody how to paint their own landscapes using acrylic paint. We painted from the background to foreground with a simple, loose approach to mark-making. The class went over techniques such as color mixing, blending and layering, with an option to customize their own paintings with mountains, trees, rivers, etc. The class was very relaxing. We had music in the background and enjoyed some pizza and refreshments during the process. Thank you to River Deep and our instructor Jess Preble for a wonderful time!

Jesus Guerra, CBIS
Military Support Specialist, Operation TBI Freedom
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Bob Adwar
River Deep Alliance, President
SCI HOP, VP/Humanitarian Chairman