Artist Spotlight: Sydney Atkinson

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County is a quiet hub of highly skilled artists, and many citizens among us harbor incredible talents that often go unnoticed. Among these talented artists is Sydney Atkinson. Atkinson is a life-long artist, and at nearly 78 years old, his artistic journey has allowed him to develop an incredible wealth of artistic knowledge and experiences. As a young child, Atkinson explored his creativity using any art supplies he could get his hands on. “My mom used to bring home paper,” he recalled. “Back then she worked in the offices at Sears. We couldn't afford art supplies, so she would bring home paper and I would draw on the back of it. I