today is my 600th post.
i cannot think of a more significant way of celebrating
my gratitude for the manna of blogging
then to dedicate this post to
the artists who comprise the 2011 gallery of hope.
this project and everyone who has had a hand in it
symbolize the great nurturing we receive
in the family of blog.
our 2011 shrine auction was a force of great hearts and willing hands.
through the generosity of
artists, bidders, enthusiastic donations, lovers of
children and bright futures
i am honored to announce that we,
together
were able to present
oaxaca streetchildren grassroots
$3,500.00
in support of their 2011 "raising the roof" efforts.
please scroll through this years shrine offerings and leave
a comment if you are moved to join our efforts for next year at the
i hope the earnest compassion you will
experience through each artist
inspires more acts of kindness.
in a compassionate world,
their are no strangers.
i am deeply honored to present the
2011 shrine artists
who truly
shine
in boundless generosity.
may the sound of children's laughter
forever remind you of your
place in their hearts,
and mine.
DeAnn Acton*Caya Papaya

Christine Alvarado*Du Buh Du Designs

Mita Barter*Mitabee

Natty Moss Bond*Original Art by Natty Moss Bond
Rebecca Brooks*Recuerda mi Corazon
Jan Bush-Wood*Lucy's Baby

Daisy Coba*Daisys Art Shop

Georgina Diaz*La Llorona Arts

Lisa Dinunzio*Priti Studio

Dawn Elliott*Alter Ego Mexicana
Adriana Esqueda*La Llorona Studio
Jenny Fillius*Ladybug Circus
Tina Forster*TAODA
Gemma*Gemmahouse

Dee Dee Hampton*Dee Dee Hampton

Stephanie Hilvitz*Mango Studio
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Lisa Jonesmoore*La Vida Artistica

Yoli Manzo* Yoli's Sacred Journey

Fran Meneley*Fran Meneley

Abi Monroe*Abi Monroe

LK Moonwood*My Muse
Constance Muller*Rochambeau

Karin Otto-Burfict*August Moon Studio

Adrienne Patrick*Regenerations

Paula Scott*Molokai Girl

Deb Taylor*Deb Did It

Sarah Wallis*circles of rain
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