A new mural is honoring those killed in the mass shooting at the Tops on Jefferson Avenue in East Buffalo back in May.
Creativity and humor have always been part of Patti Thomas’ character. But the stasis of the pandemic coupled with encouragement from a friend pushed the artist to try her hand at painting, opening the floodgates to a new mode of creative output. The Ghost: Paintings by Patti Thomas, features artworks created over the past year of this expression.
Patti Thomas wanted to remain anonymous. It’s hard nowadays, what with exhibiting her artwork in a museum in one of the country’s largest cities.
SUNY Trustee and Urban League Board Member Eunice Lewin said the Urban League covered expenses and helped recruit students while Burchfield Penney provided art supplies. Participating artists included Patti Thomas aka "The Ghost," and muralists Julia Bottoms and Ari Moore as well as art teachers from the Buffalo Public Schools.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — When Patti Thomas started painting in February, she discovered a new talent – and a passion.
