In Hampton Roads, the arts are a living, breathing presence—heard in the rhythm of a drum circle, seen in a dancer’s arc across a school gym, felt in the hush that follows a poem. Few people did more to ensure those moments could happen than Minette Cooper. Her leadership, vision, and relentless belief in the […]
About Me
Arts for Learning’s Sequoia Rodwell-Lacewell is a visual artist in Hampton Roads who paints abstract acrylic paintings and custom watercolors. As an arts educator, she attempts to merge art and emotional intelligence to help both children and adults better understand their feelings, heal trauma, and discover ways to mend conflict. Sequoia holds an A.A. in Fine Art from Wake Tech Community College and a B.A. in Fine Arts from the Art Institute of Virginia Beach.



