SACS Journalism Students
DYER BROOK — On Thursday, May 15, Reneva Smith, an instructor of One-stroke Painting, spent the day in SACS high school art classes teaching the technique of this art form. One-stroke painting consists of loading more than one color on a brush. The artist paints, shades, and highlights all in one stroke. Smith stated, “It is an easy and fast way of painting. You can paint on just about anything: metal, plaster, glass, wood, fabric, and even ceramic surfaces.” 
Photo courtesy of SACS Journalism/Paula Sirois
LOOK MA! — Dylan Stubbs is all smiles as he proudly displays his creative One-Stroke Painting masterpiece.
Donna Dewberry invented this relaxing and therapeutic form of painting in honor of her daughter Maria, who passed away at the age of 22. Maria, born on May 7, 1977, dedicated her life to working with and helping neglected and abused children. After her death in May of 2000, the OSCIA (One Stroke Certified Instructors) founded The Maria Dewberry Children Foundation and declared the month of May as Maria’s Month. During this month, instructors of One-Stroke Painting volunteer their time to teach young people this art form.
Smith started painting when her daughter signed her up for a class. After several classes, Smith fell in love with this style of painting and continued taking classes until she earned her instructor’s certification. Smith lives in Island Falls with her husband Arthur.
