Rebecca Mannschreck

tly to complete the painting by adding opaque colors and blending them with the previous wash to make the subtle petals and smooth backgrounds. For Becky the thrill of painting comes when the colors are mixing on the canvas and when other people derive pleasure from her work. Professionally she paints in oil, but her children love the work she does using markers, muslin, and cardboard boxes to make them characters that come to life for their birthday parties, as well as school carnivals. Becky Mannschreck's talent as an artist is a gift from God, but the best blessing she has received from God came in the form of a mother who nurtured her, a friend that encouraged her, and a husband that supports her.