I am broken. In the spring of 2008 I walked the streets of Sadr City in Baghdad, Iraq. I walked at the head of a parade of American and Iraqi soldiers 1,000 strong (a term referred to, in the Army, as walking point). Along that route I encountered an improvised explosive device that took both of my legs, my left arm, the sight from my left eye and all the hearing from both ears. But broken, to me, does not mean useless. Broken does not even mean less than I was before.
Rachel Ann Cross
Short Bio 2023
An up-and-coming artist that is working to become an Art teacher for Calvert County. Getting my Bachelors and Masters at University of Maryland College Park. My focused is in traditional media, acrylic and charcoal, with some work in Digital.
Ann Wheeler, Driftwood Artist, I transform natural driftwood into beautiful and functional art for home interior and outdoor décor. Each piece is customized and finished by hand. My artwork includes driftwood designs by hand, etched glass, photos of wildlife, and outdoor decorative designs. I can customize a piece of driftwood or etch glass, for a special one-of-a-kind look.
Born in Washington, DC. Now a Baltimore City resident, with a few stops in-between... just looking to create along the way.