MOVING MOUNTAINS: ARTIST DAVID SHORT By Jocelyn Whitfield-Babcock
Many artists have day jobs to make ends meet. Several put their art on hold between adolescence and empty nesting.“ Back then, I was just trying to be the best father I could be.” His profession in sales provided the necessities to support his family— having raised two successful children into adulthood, the dedication of he and his wife is clear.
Short’ s son finished his PhD, is a professor at a university in Michigan, and is affianced to a pediatrician. Seven years ago, Short’ s daughter went on a mission to Uganda— the duration was supposed to be six months. When the term came to an end, she phoned home to say she would be staying. With 16 dollars in her pocket, she planned how to find the necessities for children in need. Her efforts created a school for 100 kids, including an accelerated private school, and foster homes for street kids.
Short has raised funds for his daughter’ s and other charities by donating proceeds from art shows. His philanthropy has reached Starchild, a Scottish charity that assists in the well-being of vulnerable young children and women in Uganda; Doors Ministries of Uganda to inspire and empower the Ugandan community; and Easterseals to provide opportunities for people of all ages, with a wide range of disabilities, to achieve their full potential.
Short’ s generosity and talent have created a wide reach for his art, now displayed in the four continents of: Europe, Africa, Australia, and across North America.“ What I do to help feed a hungry child enhances my abilities and inspiration.”
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