Original ARTWORK for SALE..4 the kids...

Noon UPDATE: "J" from SPICING UP THE LITTLE THINGS is the Proud Owner of THIS original piece! Thank you "J" for having a heart 4 the kids!

Once again, 4 the kids is offering this 9 x 12" original piece for the taking. 50% of the proceeds from this sale with go directly to pediatric cancer. Check out the running tally on my side bar.

The last person who purchased a 4 the kids piece had me include a notecard and send it to a friend whose daughter is battling leukemia. What a beautiful gift! I am always happy to ship anywhere (it's FREE for you) and include a gift card as well.

I am not putting a starting bid, however, go with your heart. The bidding will end tomorrow (4/25) at noon (EST).

Bookmark me so you can check back often. Forward my link or put me on your FAVES list to spread the word. I am an artist and children's illustrator so it wouldn't be unlikely for me to have 3 or 4 of these sales a week. It's all 4 the kids!

"SOLD!"...and other PEDIATRIC CANCER news

I am thrilled to say that by noon today the highest bid was $70!!!! That's $35 for THE KIDS! I have not yet found the EXACT place to donate but will be researching and letting you all know. The $$ I gather until then will sit and accrue as I get some more illustrations and jewelry out there. HIP HIP HOORAY FOR KELLY!! So, here are some of my latest ideas in my forever wandering mind! - I would like to keep a tally running in my sidebar of how much $$ is raised for PEDIATRIC CANCER from the illustrations (& such) I post on here. I would be happy to do a couple a week if you would all be so kind to pass the word so the SAME people aren't doing all the bidding! Don't need to cause any marital issues due to depleted bank accounts. Maybe we could get Oprah to bid! - I would also be interested in how many of you would purchase greeting cards with artwork from cancer patients on it...for those of you who peruse the carepages, wouldn't you love to send out greetings with a "Julian original" or a "Coleman Limited Edition" or a "Haley One-of-a-Kind?" Wouldn't that be awesome? Awesome for those artists to know that their "expressions" are helping to raise money for PEDS CANCER! I think I can do this through CAFEPRESS.com pretty simply. - I am still thinking of the line of cards that say what the patient needs to hear but you find it hard to say! I would love for those of you SURVIVORS who read my blog to come up with things to say and email me - I will put your name and type of cancer on the back of the cards as well (unless you would like to remain anonymous) - On a lighter note, go check out Mimi's blog to see the video she made of our Chicago trip! Love you Meems!

Original ARTWORK FOR SALE...

"Let go...Let God!" That's what I call this piece. This illustration was inspired by all of the care pages that I read. She is the visual image of what I pray for all the moms suffering through cancer with a child. I suppose she could be ANYONE, though. I can only imagine how heavy a mother's spirit can feel watching someone you love be so sick, so this image is my prayer for all of you with heavy hearts! In my girls' group (4th & 5th graders) at church we are learing about the virtue of JOY. And how we should be joyous that GOD IS WITH US through all of life's ups and downs because out of every negative comes a positive. I don't pretend that this is an EASY virtue to practice but I am just offering it as a small ingredient of my inspiration for this illustration. I have decided that I will, from time-to-time, offer up my artwork for sale with 50% of the proceeds going to pediatric cancer. This specific piece is 9 x 12" and is done in watercolor pencils on 60lb. paper. Shipping is FREE! I HATE HATE HATE putting a price on my work. So...the selling price will be up to you! Leave a comment with your "bid" and the highest bid by NOON TOMORROW (4/22, EST) will be the proud owner (or gift-giver) of this original piece. Email me with any questions. Feel free to post a link on your blog to spread the word and to help raise more $$ for CANCER! May God bless you and yours!