Savant artist to paint for charity

Published 4:21 pm Thursday, November 20, 2014

Local savant artist Michael Tolleson and Starbucks’ new Evenings bistro store in Maple Valley are partnering to provide an evening highlighting the gifts of autism.

The Dec. 12 event includes a meet-and-greet with the artist at 6 p.m., followed by a live painting demonstration at 7.

Artwork created live during the event will be donated to a local charity that focuses on children with autism.

The event also will feature live music.

The Starbucks store is at 26910 Maple Valley Highway, Suite J.

To learn more about the artist, visit www.michaeltollesonartist.com.