Check out the Art vs Oil Spill (its not a spill!)
[but we know what they mean]
This project was created by Paul Jackson in Columbia MO, an amazing watercolor artist among other things. He started it and the idea has caught on with many artists participating by donating some gorgeous, moving, and heart-breaking images. Proceeds from purchases will benefit an all-volunteer organization that will use the funds where they can do the most good. Feel free to also donate to them directly!
The name of the organization is Wildlife Rehabilitation & Nature Preservation Society, Inc. or WRANPS. They are a 501(c)3 and their info can be verified on Guidestar, the official website that monitors US Non-Profits. They are also registered with the Secretary of State of MS as a Charity. Their address is P O Box 209; Long Beach, MS 39560.
I contributed Gay's picture of the Atchafalaya swamp (say that 3 times fast) in Louisiana. It is a mystical, almost unbelievable place especially if you live someplace else and have not spent time in the "deep south". To me it looks like an image from a video game-- fantastical and ideal -- in a good way.
To see it on a T-shirt go to.....FUN!!
Art to heal and help- Gay Bumgarner
To see more gorgeous pictures of oil-free (as it should be) Gulf Coast animals and landscape go to:
Hearts-to-the-Gulf-Coast
Meanwhile here is a favorite. I call it "dating" in the way of the snowy egret. The fellow with the "hair do" and yellow shoes/feet really makes an impression.
Below is a note from Paul Jackson about the efforts to date and the plans for auctions of the artwork to raise funds in 4 places.
All proceeds donated to local environmental groups to help animals, birds and communities.
Join us...go look...take something with you.
Sharon
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Greetings All,
The Zazzle site is doing very well for it's first month. We've raised close to $2000 for WRANPS already and the site is still growing! We have about 100 images listed and nearly 2000 different products. I continue to list them every time I have a spare moment.
We have set up four art auctions along the Gulf Coast for October The auctions will be held in Pensacola FL, Mobile AL, Gulfport MS and Baton Rouge LA.
Lamar advertising has offered us billboard advertising and a place to ship and receive artwork.
Thanks you for doing what you do best in the face of this overwhelming and ongoing travesty!
Paul & Marla Jackson
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