postcards from paradise
honors the artists who comprise this years shrine auction
june 1, 2011
the
gallery of hope
will open for public viewing
bidding will take place from
sunday june 5-sunday june 12
allow me to introduce this years beautiful artists
who have given straight from their hearts
believing
the work of their hands
will open doors
of possibilities and bright futures for others.
i invite you to visit each artist and leave a message of welcome!
each incredible offering supports the many lives touched by
oaxaca streetchildren grassroots
to the artists,
thank you for your generosity!
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
Lisa Jonesmoore*La Vida Artistica
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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we need all of you to help childrens dreams come true!
please consider writing about our efforts.
placing this button on your blog
and linking it to the
thank you, imagine how...
children will be moved, encouraged and uplifted with the realization
that people they do not know,
people they may never meet, care about their dreams
for a brighter future coming true.
te amo con todo mi corazon
where did your paradise take you?
It is wonderful to put a face to each of the glorious women who are participating in the auction this year! What a beautiful and whimsical lot we are, no?
Posted by: Dawn Elliott | May 22, 2011 at 07:58 AM
What a great looking bunch of people! I want to have a huge dinner party and invite all of you, wouldn't that be fun? I can imagine the whole evening in the jungle that is our backyard with paper lanterns and drinks with those little paper parasols, sigh.
Posted by: jenny | May 22, 2011 at 08:06 AM
oh happy day! the auction date is official and how wonderful to be greeted by ALL these beautiful faces!!
I'll shall get some posts ready...
and
we saw WasteLand last night...phew, but a film and what inspiration.
x..x
Posted by: Stephanie | May 22, 2011 at 08:22 AM
rebecca,
wikipedia states, 'generosity is the habit of giving freely without expecting anything in return'; i can no longer claim the 'without anything in return' portion of that statement when it comes to you and your annual shrine project.
the blessing of entering into your circle of creatives is such an incalculable gift, for which i thank you.
i love you so.
Posted by: adrienne | May 22, 2011 at 08:29 AM
Hi Rebecca,
I am planning to do another post slightly nearer the 5th so have linked to the old one here. Great post-must have taken a while! x
Posted by: Sarah | May 22, 2011 at 08:31 AM
Lovely Rebecca - so great to 'see' everyone!
Posted by: Abi Monroe | May 22, 2011 at 08:35 AM
Good morning rebecca! Beautiful bright flowery faces of generosity and creativity transforming the lives of children they have never met. What could possibly be better. I watched Wasteland last night too. what an amazing film! I was in tears through many parts of it. Such beauty, such alchemical change taking place at such deep levels through the powerful medium of art and human compassion. That is what it is all about my dear friend!
xoxo,
Noelle
Posted by: noelle | May 22, 2011 at 08:46 AM
What a superlative lineup of generous souls! Thank you all!
Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | May 22, 2011 at 08:49 AM
We have so few public heroes in our culture these days. As I looked at each photo, I thought to myself, "Here are the heroes." It was inspiring to see everyone and put some faces to user names. And thanks, Rebecca. What a labor of love this is for you. I will put up a link on my blog.
Posted by: Fran aka Redondowriter | May 22, 2011 at 09:11 AM
Such an inspiration and declaration of 'love',
I feel honoured to keep your company.
Thank you all,
Sue x
Posted by: Sue fox | May 22, 2011 at 09:24 AM
Thank you rebecca for this wonderful post.
Seriously. You have put so much time,effort and corazon into this project.
<3
love you!
Posted by: gemma | May 22, 2011 at 10:48 AM
Thank you, Rebecca for inviting me to join. This sounds like a wonderful effort.
Posted by: Kathleen | May 22, 2011 at 10:54 AM
Added a Mr Linky link to a shrine post...will be creating new ones and starting to get the word out tomorrow.
x..x
Posted by: Stephanie | May 22, 2011 at 02:30 PM
Yay, TEAM! What a privelege to be participating with all these wonderful artists! Wishing for the best auction ever!!!
xoxo lulu (aka lk moonwood
Posted by: lulu | May 22, 2011 at 05:40 PM
Nice to see the faces behind each shrine:)Looking forward to the auction that you have worked so hard to organize~thank you Rebecca!
Posted by: Christine | May 23, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Thank you for listing all these lovelies, Rebecca. What a group of awesome artists, including yourself, my dear!!
Thank you for the opportunity in participating in this wonderful auction and being included in this group of talent.
Abrazos,
Georgina
Posted by: Georgina C. Diaz | May 24, 2011 at 11:14 AM