Artists for Hope

A friend of mine has set up a wonderful non-profit organization to help children in Haiti.

If you have a chance, stop by her site. It is a great opportunity for artists to make a difference.

www.artistsforhope.blogspot.com

www.artistsforhope.etsy.com

Artists for hope is a place for Artists to make a difference. A creative place to bring HOPE to the world. By donating the things you have created, you can bring hope to children around the globe, while also getting your name out there to show people your creative talents.

Donated artwork will be sold on the Artist's For Hope Etsy and ebay sites and ALL proceeds go directly to the charity featured at the time the item is sold. Your donation will help feed and care for a severely malnourished child in Haiti.

If you are interested in donating, please contact Roberta atartistsforhope@gmail.com

Thank you for helping to give children HOPE!

Summer and Art are Hard to Mix

I am trying to get things going in my art room. . . a room I have waited a long time to get. ... a room I love and want others to enjoy. But it is always such a mess I have a hard time clearing a spot to create. I want creativity to flow there, but not the tables and floor so covered in cast-offs that you can't think straight. So as summer trudges on, and the kids make things, I have had to put a few of my grand ideas aside until school resumes. Or until I become a night owl, of which I don't believe will happen anytime soon. Jewelry is something I can do a little at a time and nothing will dry or adhere to something else if I set it down and answer the door or phone. I enjoy the process. I have set up an etsy store and have posted many of my creations there.

www.paintedpineapple.etsy.com

Visit me if you get a chance.

It's like therapy, looking at beautiful hand made things. There are so many talented and blessed people in the world, trying to share their gifts. . . to be acknowledged, to connect through different kinds of media.