Rainbow Village Gala

(Photo: From Rainbow Village picasa web album.)

(Photo: Back view)

(Photo: Front view of bookcase)

I had the pleasure and great delight to work with Rainbow Village on their Gala event to help raise money for this wonderful organization.   The children of Rainbow Village all work on an art project together with a theme in mind which represents the organization and what it means to each child every year.

An unfinished bookcase in shape of a dollhouse was donated and used for this years gala project.  The children and I talked about the possibilities and the theme what does home mean to me was chosen.  Each child had to draw a house, a representative picture of what home meant to them and write a small essay expressing this as well. 

Unfinished pieces of furniture and dollhouse furniture was purchased and donated towards the art project. The children were divided into groups and each painted the dollhouse, doll house furniture and the older kids decorated the inside of the dollhouse with the drawings and essays and bright colorful scrapbook paper.

(Photo: unfinished doll house book case)

The kids and little babies hand prints were stamped on the roof top with their individual names hand painted on each palm which represented the roof shingles that shelter and protect a loving home.

The back of the house was painted in a whimsical style.  On October 22, 2011 this art project raised an overwhelming $8,900 dollars.

At a time when our economy has been at a historically all time low, how inspiring it is to see people gathering together for such a wonderful organization as Rainbow Village and raise the money that was raised that evening.  We are all affected by this economy there are real families hurting who are finding themselves displaced and organizations such as Rainbow Village fill the void to help get them back on their feet.  Anyone of us could easily be in the same position as nothing is guaranteed in this life. 

I'm honored that I was asked to play a small role in getting this project started for the kids and the families of Rainbow Village.  Continued success and growth to Rainbow Village.  Please click on the link to find out more about this wonderful organization and how you can help.

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I am a GA Radio correspondent for The Green Divas radio show out of New Jersey all things Green.  I want to thank Megan Mc Williams for giving me this opportunity to share all things Green and sustainable from an artist perspective from the GA Peach State!  Please listen in every Saturday from 10-11 am eastern time they are grate Divas with a lot of information. On WMTR 1250AM. 

I talked about green paints that I love to use.  I'm always doing research, as an Eco artist it is very important to me to use the best materials out there that won't affect my health in the process of creating and designing and for my clients.  I have them listed here on my blog in the Green Resource section.  

I love to test products to see if they really do what they say they will; so if they are good, have a good rating for green than they will be on this blog and Facebook page.  I will continue to add more web sites that I truly feel are worth your time and investment in an effort to go green and live a sustainable lifestyle. 

I have been very busy the last two months.  Getting my daughter ready for college a very emotional but joyous event.  I'm so proud of my Katie.  You Rock!

 

I have been working on a project with the children of Rainbow Village for their upcoming Gala October 22, which helps raise funds for their organization and awareness to the needs of displaced families.  Please visit the link for more details on their organization. http://rainbowvillage.org/

I have also been working on a fun tapestry 19x53 for a client out of Rhode Island with combinations of beautiful purples and slivers.  I had so fun much painting it.  She should be receiving it today can't wait to see pictures of it.

Well it is a beautiful day today here in GA just love the crisp weather.  I plan on having me a hot cup of herbal tea and work on finishing some Christmas theme boxes for the Rainbow Village Gala. They are turning out just beautifully.

Remember Going Green doesn't have to be a chore small changes make a difference that can contribute to your health and environment.   

Best Wishes