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‘Hello, pals!’: JMU art student shares work online as ‘Artsy Addie’
Rhudy, now a freshman studio art major at JMU, has over 3,000 followers across TikTok and Instagram. She started posting at 13 years old, during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has

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Artsy Addie

Do you have a crafty kid or are looking for a creative summer activity? 🎨 Hi! I’m Addison Rhudy, and I’ll be attending JMU’s School of Art this fall. I offer personalized in-home art lessons for $35/hour, with supplies included an
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@artsy..addie

Hello, I’m Addison Rhudy!

One of my earliest memories, I was an infant propped up on the floor, mesmerized by the way light spilled across the room. I’ve always had an eye for the way light touches an object, how it turns the ordinary into something worth noticing. That’s what my art is about: capturing the beauty of the world the way I see it.

Art supplies including paint colors, brushes, a palette, and a crumpled paper with paint splashes.

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