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When did you first discoverthis gift?I used to love drawing on the groundas a child. I realized that I had a giftwhen I was about 14 or 15 yearsold. William Diggs, who was one ofthe best artists in Liberia, used toencourage individuals to becomeinvolved with graphic art.I was initially self-taught, butover time, I attended a series ofworkshops and seminars. The firsttraining I received was at Child Art inPaynesville, Liberia, in 2005. I laterattended several workshops hostedby the Union of Liberian Artists. In2009, there was a major workshopat the U.S. Embassy where Iacquired training under Mrs. PeggyBlott, an American art professor.By Sam HwisedehWith the harsh weather inLiberia, including scorchingheat and months of heavyrain, what type of paint didyou use to make this outdoorartwork last?At first we used oil paint, but thenafter looking at the wall, we laterused acrylic paint. Oil paint wouldwork, but the tone would not lastas long in the sun and rain asacrylic paint.By Tubman TwehWhat else would you like toshare regarding the life of aLiberian artist?It is usually the foreign partners thatprovide support to encourage ourfellow Liberian artists. To sustainour cultural heritage, it is importantthat people both inside and out ofour country become familiar withLiberian art.By Sam HwisedehBy Tubman Tweh2012 Corporate Responsibility Report | 19