Art Now for Autism

I am so proud to be able to be part of this charity, Art Now for Autism.

 http://artnowforautism.com/shop/

Art Now for Autism is an annual online fine arts and crafts exhibition and fund raiser benefiting autism awareness and research. This year's event will benefit Autism Speaks with 100% of art sales going directly to them through their National Walk Now for Autism Speaks. The reverse auction begins October 5th at 9am.

 I have 3 pieces in the auction as one lot, the one above, which is a day of the dead pendant on decorative cording.

http://artnowforautism.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=484

 This necklace, which is millefiori pieces collaged on to a filigree piece strung with glass and millefiori beads, signed with a millefiori bead. The images you see are not painted, but layered colored clays that build the image and then cross sections are cut and drilled to make these beads.

And the matching bracelet!

There are tons of other artists and their work.

There are also 3 pages of work by artists with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome.

October 5 & 6
Reverse Auction Opens AT 9AM EST.
All Art is $90

October 7 & 8
Unsold art drops to $60 at 9AM EST on Oct. 7.

October 9 & 10
Last two days.
Final price starts at 9AM EST on Oct. 9.

Any remaining art is $30.

http://www.artnowforautism.com/
This year's exhibit includes the work of 90 artists from around the USA, Canada, France, Italy, Australia, Brazil, and the Netherlands. Included in this amazing list of artists are a number of artists with autism spectrum disorders. Over 160 pieces of fine art and craft are included in the exhibit. There is something for everyone!

Please help us spread the word about Art Now for Autism by forwarding, tweeting, posting, blogging, and talking about Art Now for Autism!

100% of art sales will go to Autism Speaks through their National Walk Now for Autism Speaks event.

We appreciate your support! Any questions? Please email Claudine Intner, the organizer of Art Now for Autism at artnow@artnowforautism.com

THANK YOU!

Amazing Grace

I have always loved the song Amazing Grace, but I think hearing it in Native American flutes just added a whole new love for a song that I will say has many plays and tears in my life.


I also like it in bag pipes.

Listen to this, it is incredible.

I found it on a blog I follow http://www.soaringimpulse.com/ Dr. Maithri (Pronounced My 3) is an angel on earth and works in Swaziland with children and people with HIV. He is also a glorious singer himself, a poet too. I didn't find the song on Soaring impulse but Dr. M's other blog http://whispersofpeace.blogspot.com/ a blog dedicated to the memory of John O'Donohue, who kissed Dr. M's life with his fragrant words.

In blog land there are people that move my life and touch my soul and they are right at the keyboard I type on. This is indeed a wonderful world we live in. Angels are among us everyday.


My daughter, granddaughter, and I donated old baby clothes, baby baths, extra diapers, shoes, and all kinds of stuff on Saturday to a place called Serenity House, http://www.ncsh.org/services/index.html their mission is to:

“North County Serenity House is committed to providing behavioral health services in a safe, secure environment to women, children, and families through a multidisciplinary approach that improves and promotes health, fosters learning, embraces diversity, and enhances quality of life in our community.”

It is a humbling experience to see women that take your old stuff as if it is Christmas and like it was brand new. It is a small thing that we did, but it made us feel great and we helped many families with the gesture.

We are saving up to make another run.

Maithri and Serenity House also take monetary donations if you are so inclined, follow their links. It takes a planet.

As Maithri says

"Walk with me.
Together we will find ways of making a change.
My love to you, Maithri"

We interupt this hushed humpday...

I just got this info from my friend Debra at Rubber Stamp Plantation: http://rubberstampplantation.blogspot.com/
you can contact Debra for the info through her Blog or on the
Rubber Stamp Plantation website http://www.rubberstampplantation.com/
Tell her I sent you or not, doesn't matter, if you have been touched by this or feel moved get up and do it.
Or blog about it... please.



I have the go ahead to blog about it. If you know me in the least little bit you will know that Breast cancer issues are very important to me and if you don't...Breast cancer (all cancer really) issues are very important to me. So even if this is hushed humpday I felt it imperitive to impart all of these words to you. This is perfect for you altered art people out there. If you would like to support me, please email me, it is on my blogger profile. As Debra says "Aloha"
 

OMG!!! I love this one

Ok....We’re well on our way!



Support "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer"... Altered Adventure Artful Bra Project!!!!
More information will follow. Just trying to get this all out to you so you can pass it along.


Our goal this year is 35 Bras!!!!!


Bras should be 36C (why not?..with a Jewish accent)


All media welcome...so go for it.


You can find inspiration at http://www.quiltersofsc.org/artfullbras/artfullbras.htm


We have a sponsoring organization for our Artful Bra Project!


The local chapter of American Cancer Society is launching a new program to raise money specifically for Breast Cancer programs and services in here in Hawaii. Funds earmarked “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” (MSABC), will go directly to fund education, support, “look & feel better” programs, screening, mammograms, a funded research position (yes there is one here in Hawaii now!), and more!
Enclosed is a registration and sponsorship form for your bras.


Bras (and monetary $$$ support you’ve collected) are due by Sept. 15, 2009 at designated drop off sites.


At present: Rubber Stamp Plantation (addr below), and Ben Franklin, Mapunapuna on Paa Street.

Please turn your bras in early if possible so they can be used for promotional opportunities!


Bras will be displayed in a “Gallery” at Making Strides, an event planned by ACS on Sat. Oct 3, 2009.


Bras will be auctioned off at a charity event in October, 2009.

Please pass this along to whomever you think may like to join us in this Altered Adventure!

Please let us know if you would like to volunteer, or if you have any ideas that will make this Altered Adventure more exciting!

Can’t wait to see your creations!!!!


Palms waving aloha,


Debra
Check out my new blog...


http://rubberstampplantation.blogspot.com

http://www.RubberStampPlantation.com


Rubber Stamp Plantation
746 Ilaniwai Street (Workshop & Store)
575A Cooke St #1717 (Mailing Addr.)
Honolulu, Hi 96813
808 591-2122
creating fine art stamps for the planet
Hawaiian, Asian, ethnic, fabulous floral and graphic designs.
Rubber Stamp Plantation Stamps
Aloha From Hawaii Vintage Stickers- Acid Free
Auntie's Hawaiian Stickers-Acid Free
Hawaiian Island Decals-Acid Free
Polynesian Temporary Tattoos
Paradise Plate Lei
Tropical Etch, glass etching and craft stencils