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Thursday, August 01, 2013

PPF - sharing some wood pieces + silent auction announcement

Hey everybody at Paint Party Friday!! I haven't come to the party for a while, so I thought I'd stop by :D This is a brief example of some of the wood pieces that Jimbo and I make. The turnover is somewhat quick, so this one was briefly photoed before being whisked off by its new owner! We prefer it that way...

Also briefly wanted to share about a silent auction my brother and his wife have organized, expiring August 5th. They are raising $30,000 to adopt 2 orphans from Eastern Europe. This decision fills me with great pride, for I have always sustained that the value of the world will increase exponentially the more we take care of lonely, unloved children. I feel fortunate to know someone close who can do such a generous thing.

 Thus, I am happy to assist by donating 2 items to their silent auction. One is a print of a beautiful waterfall, the other is one of our many wooden sculptures. This is one of many products that we sell for $50 generally, but here it can be had for as little as $10! 100% of proceeds go to the adoption fees. Many other items being auctioned as well.

Auction live until August 5th!!

Please take a look if you're interested in acquiring some art for cheap + a good cause. In general, information on the adoption and other ways to become involved show up on the website, including a breakdown of the costs.

 Nice to see everyone again!

33 comments:

GlorV1 said...

I love it! Wonderful. I also love the way your have your canvas set up. I need to do that. Looks great.
thanks.
gloria

froebelsternchen said...

I love this natural look... wonderful pieces! And I really love the great organisation of canvases! That's fabulous!

Happy PPF!

Marji said...

love this. especially the people on the flip side.

Unknown said...

This is wonderful and so unique! What a fantastic idea to paint on wood pieces and the colours are wonderful. :)
Grace

Maria Ontiveros said...

Very cool! Happy PPF!
Rinda

denthe said...

These are great and very original. Doesn't surprise me one bit that they're whisked off very fast!

Valerie-Jael said...

They are fantastic! Valerie

Abela said...

Uniquely trunks decoration, art united with nature. Saludos

Susan said...

I really love your use of paint on a natural pallet. Great idea! Happy PPF

PaintingWrite said...

these are lovely - I do love the way wood goes when it dries out like that!

Ivy said...

What a wonderful idea, these are fabulous!

Anonymous said...

Love this, using the natural wood and making it so happy and inviting. Happy PPF

ann @ studiohyde said...

This is a lovely idea, not at all surprised it has a new home so quickly :)

Abigail Davidson said...

These are beautiful! I love the idea of painting directly on shaped wood. Lovely pieces and happy PPF!

Tammie Lee said...

wishing you and your family the best raising money and enjoying a beautiful life together. wonderfully unique piece of art.

The Rev. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said...

I love, love, love your paintings on drift wood! Blessings to you and your brother in his adoption. ¡Saludos!

Faye said...

Beautiful wood paintings, Alicia. My very first foray into oil painting was on driftwood and pieces of old barn wood. There is something very satisfying about painting on wood.

Unknown said...

Beautiful, beautiful driftwood pieces and good luck with your auction!

Christine said...

beautiful wood pieces, good luck with your auction.

Martha from ilove2paint said...

The drift wood looks fantastic! And what a lovely cause, wishing your family the best! ♥

Beverley Baird said...

What a wonderful thing to do. Hope the auction goes well!
Really loved those wood pieces.

Rhonda H. said...

What a great idea! Very nice work!

JKW said...

Very creative. . .I like the look of them. I like the idea also. Good Luck. Blessings, Janet PPF

ANNE said...

Fabulous! I love the idea of painting driftwood.

Uuna said...

Very interesting paintings. They are unique and different.

lorik said...

Very inventive! Lovely work!

Erika said...

Fantastic art, dear Alicia. I love the color of this row wood. Very special !

Liebe Grüße ♥
Erika

Unknown said...

I hope the silent auction goes well and the goal is reached, such a wonderful thing to be doing. I like your canvas storage set up, a brilliant idea. Great painting on wood.

Jenny said...

Beautiful.... love the splashes of gorgeous color...

Jenny ♥

Anne Manda said...

wonderful and original!

Giggles said...

Wonderful worthwhile cause and I agree with you!! Beautiful donations too!! I hope they sell for more!!

Hugs Giggles

Confuzzled Shannon said...

Very unique. Good Luck!

Gloria j Zucaro said...

How cool are these wonderful pieces of decorated wood. Thank you for your comment on my blog. So I am so late in commenting!