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Ripple thru Clean Water

2011-12-06T16:11:00.001-05:00

"Drink" by Rob Risek - available!

"Art for Water is a non-profit campaign to aid water charities in bringing clean and safe drinking water to the almost 1 billion who struggle without it.
Art for Water is made up of artists who have donated their LIMITED EDITION artwork to be part of an online store where 100% of proceeds will go towards the campaign. This website is collection of talented artists from all over the world.
GOAL.
To raise $20,000.
WHY.
Almost a billion people on the planet do not have clean and safe drinking water. We’ve decided that this is unacceptable. $20 is all that is needed to save one life. Think about how easily you spend $20. It’s not a lot to us, but it can do so much somewhere else in the world."

BUY ART HERE!

Ripples don't stop

2011-06-20T12:43:00.000-04:00

Artist Katie Daisy's ripple on Etsy to help the Gulf - there's still a need

Illustrators Australia

2011-03-28T07:56:00.000-04:00

Illustrators Australia for Japan Auction

"Illustrators Australia Online Auction 100% of proceeds being donated to Red Cross Australia's Japan and Pacific Disaster Appeal 2011. Feel free to browse the gallery, to make a bid click the link to the eBay listing. Thank you so much to all members for their donations!"

Auction starts on Monday 28th March at 12pm!

Find it HERE

Toronto for Japan

2011-03-23T20:27:00.000-04:00

	Toronto To Japan "Toronto To Japan is a Toronto-based ad hoc collective of Canadian artists, musicians, writers, activists and business leaders organizing events to raise relief funds for victims of the earthquake/tsunami in Japan. We especially support the work of MSF and Second Harvest Japan - check out torontotojapan.ca/donate for ways to support these great organizations." We tweet from @torontotojapan.

Toronto To Japan

"Toronto To Japan is a Toronto-based ad hoc collective of Canadian artists, musicians, writers, activists and business leaders organizing events to raise relief funds for victims of the earthquake/tsunami in Japan. We especially support the work of MSF and Second Harvest Japan - check out torontotojapan.ca/donate for ways to support these great organizations."

We tweet from @torontotojapan.

Website:	http://torontotojapan.ca/

British Artists Auction for Japan

2011-03-22T17:14:00.000-04:00

There is No Cavalry

Blog and details HERE

"I’m putting on an exhibition / auction of UK and Irish creative work to raise funds for victims of the tsunami.
Artists include: writers, photographers, designers and illustrators from the advertising industry who are kindly donating work to be auctioned/sold.
I have already received the first piece for the exhibition – a beautiful poem by Irish poet, Patrick Chapman.
I’ve had lots of very positive feedback, offers of help, and advice on how to put on an exhibition!
If anyone out there wants to donate some artwork, please drop me a line. It can either be something bespoke, related to the disaster, or something from your archives. Or, if you know someone else you think might want to help, send them this post.
The medium isn’t important either. It could be: a painting, illustration, photograph, poem, prose, haiku, graphic design etc.
What it must be: is something that you think someone else might want to put on their wall.
The main goal for this is to raise money for the people of Japan." -David Milligan-Croft

The Japan Art Auction. Thursday 7th April. Studio Manchester. Buy a ticket please.

Tonight!- Otis Frampton draws live for Japan

2011-03-20T16:23:00.001-04:00

Otis Frampton is a truly talented guy. He draws commissioned cartoon masterpieces live on UStream.
I have watched many times think "How does he do that?" - He's working his magic for good tonight.

He will draw tonight @ 6 PM CST - Here's some links and a blurb from his blog:

"This Sunday I will be having a 6 hour Tsunami relief artcast starting at 6:00PM CST and going until midnight. I will be donating the money I made from the "Godzilla Vs King Ghidorah" commission as well as the money I make from that night's 7-7-Sunday commissions to the Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami relief effort."

Otis' BLOG

Otis' USTREAM CHANNEL

Another Artist creates his own ripples for Japan - Stéphane Kardos

2011-03-18T13:37:00.002-04:00

Stef's Sketches

Artist and Art Director for Disney Consumer Products Stéphane Kardos casts his ripples for Japan.

"All the proceeds to the Red Cross. My contribution will be match dollar for dollar by The Walt Disney Company."

His Blog about the effort is HERE

For the Libraries! -Texas Library Disaster Relief Fund

2011-03-17T08:55:00.000-04:00

Space Age, donated for the 2011 raffle by
author/illustrator
Melanie Hope Greenberg

The annual art raffle benefits the Texas Library Disaster Relief Fund, created to assist libraries in our state as they recover from natural disasters. The raffle will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2011 during the second general session of the TLA Annual Conference in Austin. A ticket form is available for the convenience of those who will not be at conference this spring (mail by Monday, April 4); and tickets will be sold in the 4th Street Lobby of the convention center and and at various events at the conference: $5 each or 5 for $20.

link: http://www.txla.org/gallery

Artists have generous hearts - More for Japan

2011-03-16T13:00:00.003-04:00

On March 11, an 8.9 earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Japan near the city of Sendai. It is the most powerful earthquake they ever experienced. Artists Help Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Fund is responding to the immediate needs of survivors as well as short-term to long-term recovery projects undertaken by the affected communities.

http://artistshelpjapan.blogspot.com/

AND

http://illustrationrally.blogspot.com/p/ganbare-nippon-japan-tsunami-appeal.html

Illustration Rally launched the Ganbare Nippon appeal on the 13th of March 2011 in response to the horrific events in Japan on the 11th. This is an overview of the appeal and how you can get involved and support us in supporting Japan. We say "Don't give up Japan" and we will show you the strength and hope in our community.

AND

Kidlit4Japan benefit auction

These are 3 more artist driven efforts to help the ravaged country of Japan. Give what you can- Help spread the word. We're all still ripples.-Kelly

From my first Ripple post:

"All of these talented folks believe like me- if we all do small acts together- we can cause a ripple- and it can grow. We can DO SOMETHING."

The Land of the Rising Sun needs our Help- Art for Japan

2011-03-15T08:20:00.000-04:00

Illustrator Meg Hunt has started her own Ripple over at Show and Tell to help the devastated country of Japan after the earthquake and Tsunami. Unfathomable loss and unfathomable need in the country that has given us thousands of years of the most beautiful art and culture. Western artists have drawn so much from the aesthetic of Japan - lets give some love back with our art and our hearts.

http://showandtell.meghunt.com/post/3823882215/artforjapan

Ripple News: Cartoons for a cause: Team Cul de Sac sends art from the heart for Parkinson's Disease

2011-01-18T15:00:00.001-05:00

Cartoonists who care about Parkinson's Disease

I am happy to let anyone know about another group of artists' do-gooding. Follow this link to find out about the effort and the talent that surrounds this cause. Let's keep the ripples going in many directions!

Richard Thompson's blog
and fab Cul de Sac cartoon strip!

The Team Cul de Sac effort - at Team Fox

Thanks guys!-Kelly

RIPPLE NEWS:Illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka starts his own ripple... The "Joe and Shirl Scholarship"

2010-11-29T15:56:00.002-05:00

I hope you guys got a blog update and RAN here to Ripple to see what new excitement in the world of do-gooding is going on!

Ripple's own contributor and Illustrator Extraordinaire- Jarrett Krosoczka has created a wonderful foundation to raise funds to provide scholarships for art studies to kids with family challenges. The "Joe and Shirl Scholarship" honors the gift his Grandparents gave him- the chance to pursue his dreams - by paying it forward.

All of the info can be found HERE

The auctions went live today.

I am particularly excited by the chance to be a character in a Lunch Lady book. Ripple had lots and lots of wonderful librarians supporting our cause- I know, in part because of the faboo illustrators who gave original art- So, Come on Back now ya hear? - Seriously, what better thing to do then find a way to give back what we can - especially when we feel so lucky ourselves to be where we are. Give a kid an opportunity to explore art and get some great art at the same time. It's a win - win!

Ripple : 6/1/10 -9/30/10

2010-09-30T10:23:00.001-04:00

Kelly Light here.... Ripple has now finished what it set out to do. All of the art is left up here for your enjoyment. If any of the artists wish to sell the unsold art on your own to benefit these organizations- that would be fabulous. If anyone finds art here that they would like to buy to benefit these organizations- most of the artists have links in their posts from which you can contact them. Artists can also mail any unsold art directly to the organizations as a "Thank You" - to a volunteer. (They're still there - still working and will be for a long time)

On a personal note - it was a thrilling ride - watching the art come in. Some of the well known artists like Mo Willems- made me shed a tear with how touching his sketches and words were. Some of the lesser known artists knocked my socks off - like Michael Fleming and Colleen Madden. Artists who I know personally and who's work I am familiar with - surprised me with the heart and sweetness in their sketches - like Jarrett Krosoczka and Kathy Blackmore. The funny ones- the biting ones - the hopeful ones.. all were so diverse in style and approach- but all unified by the love of the ocean, the beach, the birds and the animals. I have a list of favorites 100 sketches long.

I hope what we've done leaves behind the inspiration and the belief- That anyone can do something to help- no matter how small - when faced with what seems like an insurmountable problem. It just takes one voice - one person to create a space for hope and action - like they say in Field of Dreams "If you build it, they will come".

Closing Day

2010-09-29T11:46:00.000-04:00

Ripple closes tonight at midnight. We are at $10, 930.00 raised for the animals of the Gulf!!! We may not reach $11,000.00 but we have reached around the world and back to the oily waters off of Louisiana.

I'm so proud of what we all did. I will rap up and close down tomorrow! -Kelly

976-983 Melinda B - last Ripples

2010-09-27T18:26:00.004-04:00

I've always had a particular passion for whimsical children’s illustrations, animals and fantastical beasts. I began drawing as a young child, brimming with wild images from my imagination. This creative expression grew into a genuine love of drawing, and eventually design and photography, and has blossomed into a personally rewarding and lucrative freelance career. The animal kingdom has been a great inspiration to me throughout my artistic life. How all the creatures of the world developed in their own unique way is just amazing to me, I am in awe of the natural living world. Life is the most beautiful art I have ever seen. At heart, I am an adventurer, traveler, and explorer of life. My artwork is intrinsically inspired and enriched by my life's experiences and adventures both at home and abroad. I am an active member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and an award winning, Signature member of the Colored Pencil Society of America.

My sketchcard artworks for Ripple are 2.5"x3.5" and were created with colored pencils, pen & ink, and gouache on several different surfaces including rag board, arches hot press watercolor paper, and colored & textured cardstock.

WEB: http://www.melindabeavers.com

BLOG: http://www.embea.blogspot.com/

TWITTTER: http://twitter.com/melindabeavers

970-972. Star Light Star Bright

2010-09-27T18:20:00.001-04:00

Star Light Star Bright

Jo Gershman is a children’s book illustrator living in the Seattle area. Beyond the sadness and pain over the spill and its effects on wildlife, this project is especially important to her because her husband was born and raised in New Orleans. These are original watercolor paintings are 3.5” square.

970.SOLD

971.

972.SOLD

Website: www.jogershman.com

973-975 John Deininger's amazing paintbrush

2010-09-27T18:19:00.002-04:00

973SOLD

974SOLD

975SOLD

When not illustrating in a small Seattle apartment, I’m usually out in the wilds of ocean, grass, and mountain - overwhelmed by the big thing we are a small part of. The age, beauty, diversity, and power of the natural world is an endless inspiration for art and story - there is still so much we don’t understand! And my heart crushes when the natural world is run over by our human emotions of material-want and greed.

Thank you, Kelly, for giving artists and donors a wonderfully thoughtful (and beautiful) way to reach out and keep our inspiration alive!

The sketches are watercolor on Strathmore bristol, 5”x7”.

-John Deininger

www.johndeininger.blogspot.com

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

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Ripples Fading AWAY 9/30

2010-09-27T17:21:00.000-04:00

Hey All. Ripple closes this Thursday. No more art is being accepted and no more sales after Thursday. I will do a rap up- Thanks!!

528, 529 & 530 The Birds Will Rise Again

2010-09-27T15:00:00.000-04:00

528. Ibis

529. Pelican

530. Plover

Arthi Aravind is a Marketing/Environmental Policy student at the College of William & Mary. Art and nature have been her two passions since she was small and she is just starting to branch out into the world of illustration and graphic design. Her favorite mediums are colored pencil, brush pens, and watercolor, though she dabbles with both digital and vector art as well.

These sketch cards are about 4 inches wide.

My links:

website: http://www.psittalux.com

blog: http://www.psittalux.com/blog

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right.

527 SOLD Ocean Jar

2010-09-27T14:50:00.001-04:00

Lisa Griffin is a professional illustrator who lives in New Hampshire. Her love of animals and nature is reflected in her work as well as her home. This card is an original pen and ink/watercolor illustration that has been signed by the artist. (watermark is digital only and does not appear on the actual card).

http://lisamgriffin.blogspot.com

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right.

526 Shark in the Waters

2010-09-27T14:31:00.000-04:00

Art by Diane Lucas.

www.lucasillustration.com

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right.

522, 524 & 525 Helping With Art

2010-09-26T15:27:00.000-04:00

522. Helping Them With My Art

524. Oily Bird

525. The Birds Are Sad

My name is Nic Badila and I live in Atlanta, GA. I am 11 years old and I am an artist who LOVES animals! I wish I could go rescue them, but my mom doesn't want me to get sick. I am really happy that I can help to save them with my art. As part of a homeschool project, I have started a t-shirt business and I have created a special oil spill tee to sell to my friends and I am donating all of the profits to help save animals.

My blog is http://nicadoodle.blogspot.com.

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right.

518 Help the Pelican!

2010-09-26T14:40:00.000-04:00

I submitted work earlier but my son wanted to submit some art as well. Jacob is 10 and is an aspiring artist and musician. He was inspired by all the art and wanted to contribute in some way.

David Burk
www.dburkart.com

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right.

517 Jaws

2010-09-26T14:25:00.000-04:00

517. Requiem for Bruce (Bruce was named after the shark in Jaws, which I watched last night!)

Artwork by John Huber is on 2.5 x 3.5, 160lb acid free paper.

Fine Art. Illustration. Design. Photography. Web.
www.huberific.com

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right.

509, 510SOLD & 511 Crude Marsh

2010-09-25T15:25:00.001-04:00

509. Oil on Water

510. SOLD Oil on Oil

511. Crude Marsh

I am an artist living and working in the Pacific Northwest. These images are monotypes made with acrylic paint on watercolor paper.

Angela Wales Rockett
website: http://www.studiotenshi.com
blog: http://ryhopewood.blogspot.com
small works: http://studiotenshi.blogspot.com

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right.

508 Help Save Us

2010-09-25T14:50:00.000-04:00

508. Save Us

My name is Karen and I live in Pensacola, FL.

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

497 SOLD Scenes from the Gulf

2010-09-25T14:22:00.001-04:00

497. SOLD Under the Sea

Leann Webb is a compulsive doodler and part time cartoonist who grew up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She has a life-long love for the beach, especially the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. When the news of the explosion of the Deep Water Horizon oil well reached her, she was saddened, both for the families of the 11 men who lost their lives, as well as the knowledge of how life in and along the Gulf will never be the same.

The drawing reflects how everyone, both man and beast, is affected by this disaster. Not only is the sea life compromised but also is the livelihood of the people who live along the gulf.

"Under the Sea" is done in color pencil on paper. "Fishing Trip" is done in acrylic on 16"x 20" canvas of a father and son fishing on the beach at Gulf Shores, AL. Little did Leann know when she painted this that this familiar sight wasn't going to be so familiar for long.

Website: http://snevelandco.com

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right.

487 Where We Were

2010-09-24T15:00:00.001-04:00

My name is Christi Scott, an illustrator from Victoria, B.C, Cananda. I am a transitionist and love to dabble in many forms of art making.

The title for this small mixed media drawing, is called "Where We Were".

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right.

486 No Worries!

2010-09-24T14:40:00.000-04:00

I am Marjolein, 28 years old, living in the Netherlands and working as an illustrator. I am also working part time for a climate research institute and try to transfer knowledge from science to policy and vice versa. I hold ecology, the natural world and the plants, animals and people that live in it close at heart. Most of all I experience that a positive and funny approach to these tough subjects is the best solution.

Studio Lakmoes, Nijmegen
www.studiolakmoes.nl
info@studiolakmoes.nl
KvKno 09217779

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right.

485 Save the Whales

2010-09-24T14:13:00.000-04:00

My name is Jeremy Robinson and I live in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada. I really enjoy drawing. I hope this little illustration can help in some small way :D

Here are my blogs:

http://breathinfire.blogspot.com/

http://breathinfireprojects.blogspot.com

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right.

472. ripples

2010-09-23T15:12:00.000-04:00

472.
Pigment pen on textured watercolour card.
Image size 2.5”x3.5”, card size 4.5” x 6”.
Squirrell
http://www.squirrelldesigns.co.uk/
Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

459.SOLD into the light

2010-09-23T14:50:00.001-04:00

459.
Mary Lou

I have been illustrating for over 20 years. My professional background is in graphic art. I freelance out of my home in Willoughby Ohio. Also I work as a substitute for the schools and the library when needed. I enjoy reading, gardening, and of course drawing pretty pictures!

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

http://myjournal--thelandofwhimsy.blogspot.com/2010/06/ripples-illustration-friday.html

457. give hope

2010-09-23T14:30:00.000-04:00

457.

My name is Traci Bixby. I am a watercolor artist living in Seattle, WA. I am amazed at how we can come together one painting at a time to help. It gives me hope.

www.tracibixby.com
http://tracibixby.blogspot.com/

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

454. 455. Inferno

2010-09-23T14:08:00.000-04:00

455.
454.
Hi, Mariko Kuzumi - from Queens, New York
I see the disaster as Inferno for all the living things at and around the area. It is so real, I hear and see their anger, confusion and desparate cry every day.

My blog: http://marikokarts.blogspot.com/

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

Ripples do spread and eventually dissipate.....

2010-09-23T10:14:00.000-04:00

Hey Everyone!

I enjoyed a lovely day at the Eric Carle Museum in Amherst , MA this past Sunday. I told people about Ripple, showed examples of the wonderful art that you all have created from your hearts and talked about the work the volunteers do. The museum visitors made their own pieces of art to send to the volunteers at the IBRRC as Thank Yous for all of their hard work. I met David Hyde Costello and saw him draw little lovely sketches for each and every person who came to see him. He had a giraffe puppet of the character from his book "I Can Help"- that he made that was amazing.

We are in the last 10 days of Ripple. At the end of the month - all sales will stop. I will leave the blog up for people to come and see what you all did. I invite all of the artists to do one of 2 things with the art that has not sold. 1. Sell it on your own blog to benefit one of these four organizations. 2. Mail it to the organization of your choice as a Thank you to a volunteer along with a note. All links are on the right.

Any questions email ripplesketches@verizon.net

Thanks Guys- Kelly

G 50.SOLD Kate Garchinsky - Time to Fly!!!

2010-09-22T19:00:00.001-04:00

SOLD

"With a whoosh of her wings Young Heron takes flight, and a scattering of herons soon joins her."

Color Sketch from Time to Fly

Original story and illustrations by Kate Garchinsky, PenguinArt.com

Mixed water media on pastel paper

About the illustrator:

Philadelphia-based artist Kate Garchinsky is an independent art director and award-winning writer/illustrator who has specialized in all segments of children’s media, family and youth marketing for the past 13 years. In 2009 her first children’s book manuscript, Time to Fly, received a letter of commendation in the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators' Barbara Karlin Grant Competition. More recently, Garchinsky conceptualized, co-produced and created all illustrations for the children’s album, “Sing Me to Sleep: Indie Lullabies“, released on American Laundromat Records in May 2010. Kate aspires to inspire and enrich young minds with her stories and art.

The family of Yellow-Crowned Night Herons that inspired Time to Fly nested in southern New Jersey, an area where they are listed as a threatened species. This heron breeds as far north as New England, but winters heavily in the coastal wetlands along the Gulf of Mexico. Oil in the marshes, mudflats and mangroves pose a serious threat to their livelihood, contaminating their much-needed food supply after a long, exhaustive fall migration.

"Volunteers from Tri-State Bird Rescue in Newark, Delaware—located minutes from my home—were first responders on the scene in the Deepwater Horizon Wildlife Response. I can tell you from personal experience that Tri-State is a small organization that not only needs but deserves donations and support. No bird rescue effort is too big or too small. In July I took an injured Scarlet Tanager from my yard to their facility and in a week was invited to retrieve her and release her back where she belonged. In two weeks I shall attend an information session for aspiring bird rescue volunteers at the facility. Birds so bring joy and inspiration to my life, I am simply compelled to protect them."

Links:

http://penguinart.com

http://indielullabies.com

http://www.tristatebird.org/

illustration details:

Image size: 6.5" x 8.5"

Total paper size (with border): 10" x 8"

Mixed water media on pastel paper

May I request that the $50 donation for my painting go specifically to Tri-State Bird Rescue?

I'm going to be attending an information session there this Thursday for their volunteer bird rehab program. Thank you so much.

452. Oyster Catcher

2010-09-22T15:07:00.000-04:00

452.
My name is Tessa. I was born and raised in South Africa and have lived and travelled extensively throughout that majestic continent. I currently live near the ocean in Norfolk, England. My art is a celebration of life and through my art I endeavour in some small way to encapsulate the essence, the spirit and the strength of the exceptional people I have been so very privileged to meet. It is true that when one tugs at a single thing in nature, he or she find it attached to the rest of the world and that is what I try hard to express in all the work that I do. My online gallery can be found at www.theaerialarmadillo.com and my blog is here: http://aerialarmadillo.blogspot.com

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

449. 451.be bold about this disaster

2010-09-22T14:40:00.000-04:00

451. Goldfish Thoughts

449. Spouting Rhetoric

Katie Davis

These two pieces are originally from my first picture book, WHO HOPS?, which is for very young children. I've seen kids laughing and loving this book, and it struck me that their innocence and that of the sea creatures being hurt by this disaster are closely related. I've enhanced the images digitally because I wanted to juxtapose that innocence with the horror.

After hearing that the oil companies just copied off their emergency plans (protecting walruses in the Gulf? What the--?) I thought about the underwater animals that have yet to be affected and hope they will remain so.

She is the author/illustrator of picture books, including Who Hops?, and Kindergarten Rocks! and the upcoming Little Chicken’s Big Day. Her novel, The Curse of Addy McMahon, is a Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year. She is known for her engaging and interactive books that appeal to children of all ages, and is a popular presenter at conferences and schools.

http://www.katiedavis.com/

432. SOLDSwiss Ripple

2010-09-22T14:03:00.002-04:00

432.SOLD
I am an artist working and teaching art from my studio-gallery:
www.jartstudiogallery.com
http://wwwjartstudiogallery.blogspot.com/

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

G 49. SOLD Great American illustrator David Costello

2010-09-22T11:27:00.001-04:00

David lives in Amherst, Massachusetts, where he writes children’s stories, songs, and plays; goes hiking and cross-country skiing; and continues to fill reams of paper with the characters and images that populate his imagination.

The art is a 3x3" window on a 7x7" page.

David's website
David's author video

This weekend @ The Eric Carle Museum

In The Art Studio
Special Sunday: YOU Can Help!
September 19, 2010
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us for an afternoon with author and illustrator, David Hyde Costello. David will bring along some original art work, demonstrate his illustration techniques, and read from his inspiring new book, I Can Help at 2pm in the Reading Library. In the spirit of helping others, create a postcard using special papers, watercolor paints and other exciting drawing tools in The Studio. The Carle will send all of the cards from the day to workers helping clean up the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Kelly Light, creator of the blog, http://ripplesketches.blogspot.com will be in The Studio to assist the project.

Rules on $50 cards to the right--->
Be the first to send inquiry ONLY. After you hear from me- go run and donate!-Kelly

Ripples do spread and eventually dissipate.....

2010-09-22T11:19:00.001-04:00

422. Unnatural

2010-09-21T14:20:00.001-04:00

422.
Tony LaRocca is a full-time father, sometime electrician, sometime writer, sometime artist living in NYC. You can find me at "It's Better than Bad, It's Good!" at http://egotisticalproductions.blogspot.com/

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right.

TTFN
-Tony

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

421. SOLD sea is for circle

2010-09-21T13:59:00.002-04:00

421.

Loni Edwards is an Illustrator living in South Dakota. Her work is a
combination of ink and digital coloring. The piece that she has
donated for this fantastic cause is 5x5 and will be printed on 8.5x11
gloss paper.

Visit Loni's website at: http://loniedwards.com
Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

350. SOLD 8 arms stuck

2010-09-21T10:46:00.001-04:00

350.
http://educatingkatie.com/

I live and work in CT, and illustration/artwork is a labor of love for
me more than anything else.

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

412. Oh my God -no!

2010-09-20T14:20:00.000-04:00

412.
Carol Rose Parker — I'm a "weekend graphic artist", which means that right now it's not what I do for a living. I've submitted several digital collages using vintage images to "Illustration Friday". I live in Pittsburgh, and am presently a nursing assistant in a skilled care home. The residents make all the difference, and I love them!

My sketchcard will be printed out on glossy photo paper using a Canon Pixma printer.

http://sophiethepearl.typepad.com

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

439.soldDon't be crabby

2010-09-20T14:04:00.002-04:00

439.
Heli

I'm a mom for 2 small kids and a hasty Illustration Friday participant from Helsinki, Finland.

http://kaheli.blogspot.com/2010/06/illustration-friday-242010.html

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

403B. ON the surface

2010-09-20T14:00:00.000-04:00

403.B
Elizabeth Caldwell is a graphic designer and illustrator that does
work mainly for the Stationery and Gift Industries. She is a Bronx
native residing in Belleville, New Jersey. She loves patterns, her
crazy kids and Illustrator. (Not necessarily in that order).

Blog: www.onthesurfaceblog.com

This is a digital illustration drawn directly into Illustrator on a
Bamboo pad.

PORTFOLIO 1
PORTFOLIO 2
Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

388. SOLD HELP!!

2010-09-20T13:55:00.004-04:00

388.
Sophie Foster

I am a children's illustrator living in Bristol, UK. I was inspired by your idea to create art to raise money for the disaster in the Gulf.

My artwork has been created digitally but I can print the image to post.

www.sophiefoster.co.uk
www.sophiefosterillustration.blogspot.com

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

340. 341. Stop the oil!

2010-09-19T11:04:00.000-04:00

341.
340.

I'm an artist from India and would like to congratulate all contributing artists here. I hope this ripple grows wider and faster to contain, at least part of the damage already done.

The 2 cartoons are a take on this week's IF theme. Prints of each card (6" x 4") is available for a $10 donation and will be delivered within 10 days by IndiaPost. Thank You!

www.justdoodleit.blogspot.com

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

339. sold a challenge more important

2010-09-19T10:54:00.001-04:00

339.
Hello and greetings from Poland,
I have just realized that this week's IF topic is not a mere creative challenge but something much more important.
Although I'm not a professional illustrator, I love creating pictures for children (both young and quite grown up).
I would like to join with my 4"x6" acrylic postcard, if you find it appropriate in spite of having no ocean creature in it.

You can find my other pictures here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tusen/

Agnieszka Pielasa

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

336. 337. Better Days

2010-09-19T10:43:00.001-04:00

337.
336.
My name: Deanna Millard
My blog: http://artworkbydeanna.blogspot.com

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

G 49. soldGreat American illustrator David Costello

2010-09-17T19:00:00.008-04:00

The art is a 3x3" window on a 7x7" page.

David's website
David's author video

This weekend @ The Eric Carle Museum

Rules on $50 cards to the right--->
Be the first to send inquiry ONLY. After you hear from me- go run and donate!-Kelly

333. oy vey

2010-09-17T11:42:00.000-04:00

333.
Lucille Mercado

Lucille was born and raised in San Francisco and had a bachelors degree in Creative Arts concentrating in textile. Although she experimented on various art forms, she eventually was attracted to Photoshop. Currently she is exploring Monoprints while creating digital montage using Photoshop program in her spare time.

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

327. 328. We did this

2010-09-17T10:51:00.000-04:00

328.
327.
Takayo Akiyama

I've used water colour on somerset paper.
Actual size is 15by 15cm

I born in Japan, live in London, work as illustrator/ cartoonist.
Siamese Twins 2 is my latest comic book which is published from Edition Cambourakis.

My website is www.takayon.com
Blog is www.takayon.blogspot.com

326. they inspire artists- it's our turn to return the favor

2010-09-17T10:40:00.001-04:00

326.
Lisa Guarino

I live in RI. I'm an artist, a wife and mom of
two girls. I do a lot of illustration and art work of animals and
nature. My website is www.lisasart.com

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

312. 313. Canadian Ripple

2010-09-15T10:59:00.001-04:00

313.
312.
My name is Laurel Martin and I’m an artist living in Markham, Ontario, Canada. I do bright and whimsical watercolor and mixed media. These two are 2.5 by 3.5 inches; official artist trading card size.
You can see my work at my art blog www.CranberryCloud.com

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

307. art from the heart

2010-09-15T10:48:00.002-04:00

307.
I enjoy art and am happy to be able to do a picture for this brilliant site to help the animals. Hope it makes lots of money.

The picture was drawn on watercolour paper and coloured in using watercolour pencils.

Thanks

Glen

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

296. still life

2010-09-15T10:36:00.003-04:00

296.
My name is Angie. I am a writer, illustrator and artist. After my second daughter was Lucia Paz was stillborn, I began exploring my grief through poetry, painting, craft and art. I am the founder and editor of the website still life 365 (http://stilllife365.blogspot.com), which is a project conceived out of a sincere desire create a safe creative space for grieving parents and family members to explore the different aspects of life after pregnancy and neonatal loss. still life 365 publishes a piece of art or writing every day this year from other grieving parents, families and friends.

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

917. SOLDPelican 2

2010-09-13T12:12:00.003-04:00

917. SOLD Pelican 2

My name is Jeanne and I am an artist living in Arizona. I work full time in a Pharmacy to pay my bills, but you will find me creating art when I'm on my off time. I design for Mark's Finest Papers acrylic stamp company, and that is a fun and creative privilege! I have two blogs- one is primarily for the Card making, and the Studio is geared toward my original art works: My Studio and Nannys Room

The artwork I have attached is a Pelican face that was watercolor and ink. The painting was inspired from a photo that my daughter took on vacation in California.

More of my links:
Blog: nannysroom.wordpress.com
Etsy Shop: nannysroom.etsy.com

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right.

282.SOLD 283.SOLD Dark Dreams

2010-09-13T10:44:00.005-04:00

283.SOLD
282.SOLD
Amanda Baeza

My postcards illustrate before and later... the original ilustration is here (http://mrspoqui.blogspot.com)

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

278. any new memories for many decades to come?

2010-09-13T10:33:00.000-04:00

278.
Nell Ma’luf
I’ve been drawing all my life and have more recently had a great time transferring my drawings into digital media for coloring. So this will be a printed card – it can be matte or glossy or laminated - let me know if you have preferences. You can see my more recent illustrations on my blog here – http://nellosillos.blogspot.com/
I live in the Boston area now, but I grew up many years ago in the South. We went to the Florida panhandle beaches every summer, sometimes twice, for more than ten years. Back then, the only thing we feared in the water were jellyfish, seaweed patches, and the small schools of fish that swam through the shallow areas and tickled our legs. Looks like this oil spill will erase the opportunity for any new memories for many decades to come.

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

273 B. SOLD Dive Instinct

2010-09-11T10:51:00.003-04:00

273 B.SOLD
I'm an Australian based illustrator with a global background. Much of my work comments on eco-topics and events, often with humour to provoke thought - but there is nothing remotely ironic about this subject. Horrified by the destruction in the Gulf - we are all affected. A great initiative - every bit helps.

Illo site: alexmankiewicz.com
Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

273. The tiniest deaths

2010-09-11T10:40:00.003-04:00

273.

Laura Burris enjoys painting, she also enjoys black ink and No. 2 pencil lead, as well as most other arts and crafts.
Bodies of water are some of her favourite places to spend time, whether reading, swimming, or soaking up sun.
She is thrilled to be able to support a helpful cause such as this because bringing hope to life is so important.

I'm so grateful that Laura tossed her pebbles in the water! Her cards are available for a $10 donation for each. See donation details to the right.

Laura is Priscilla Burris' daughter. You can see Priscilla's cards HERE

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

267. SOLDTaking care of them

2010-09-09T10:26:00.003-04:00

267.SOLD
Sara Everett is a Seattle based artist who lives in an old hotel near the Pike Place Market. She loves to paint detailed portraits of animals, pets & people in oil. Occasionally she illustrates with watercolor & India ink.

--
www.SaraEverett.com
Renewed & Re-imagined
Art & Design

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

263. 265.SOLD Don't say so long yet

2010-09-09T10:24:00.001-04:00

265.SOLD

263.

Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "It is better to light a candle than
curse the darkness."
Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right
I have felt so helpless watching this devastating tragedy... what can
one person do, really? It's so frustrating! And then I found this
project via IF and it was like Kelly Light found a candle to light in
the darkness! What a wonderful thing to do, and I thank her for giving
me something inspiring to do rather than being idle and sad (And
wallowing in artist block!)

My name is Misty Rich. I am 37, have lived in Northern California all
of my life, and am an avid animal lover, writer, artist, film buff and
a graphic designer-by-day. As a conceptual artist and illustrator, I
have aspired to work in the art/film/publishing industries, including
writing and illustrating children's books. I am currently putting
together a gallery show for the month of July, and am designing my own
greeting cards. Right now you can view more about me at these sites:

http://mistycate.daportfolio.com/

http://mistycate.deviantart.com/

My art cards:
'Turtle Moon' 3 x 3.5 mixed media; digital print

'So Long' (dolphin) 5 x 5 watercolor on 140lb Cold Press paper

255. 256. 257. 260. They will be again

2010-09-09T10:21:00.000-04:00

260

257

256

255

LET'S MAKE THIS RIPPLE A SPLASH!!!!

Darice Pauselius
http://www.daricepauselius.com/journal

Watercolor, Pen & India Ink on Watercolor Paper

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964. sold 965. SOLD 966. 967. 968. 969. Creatures of the Sea

2010-09-09T09:49:00.002-04:00

964. sold Last Mermaid (Black and Gold Acrylics)

965. SOLDMinimalist Crab (Black and Gold Acrylics)

966. Little Fish - Big Sea (Black and Gold Acrylics)

967. Inked (Chinese Brocade, Silver Sharpie, Fine tip pen, Gold & Black Acrylics)

968. No Sushi (Chinese Brocade, Silver Sharpie, Fine tip pen, Gold & Black Acrylics)

969. Origami (Chinese Brocade, Silver Sharpie, Fine tip pen, Gold & Black Acrylics)

Gillian Ivy is a varied artist who dabbles in mixed mediums and styles, meshing them together into her own. She was born in MD, grew up all up and down the East Coast, then moved to Indiana where she resides with her boyfriend and their son. Gillian aspires to be a professional artist and is available for commissions. She is an illustrative artist, photographer, painter, digital artist, and CSS designer, amongst other things.

Miscellaneous Juxtapositions is her artist website.

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right.

686 SOLD Slick Willie

2010-09-08T09:55:00.004-04:00

My name is Chad Albers and I’m an illustrator/designer living in Minneapolis. Thank you for putting together such an amazing blog. It is so great to see people come together for such a special cause.

10 digital prints available. Approximate size is 8x5.

http://weirdoboy.wordpress.com/

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right.

Back To School Ripples!! -order by description and number - each $10

2010-09-07T11:10:00.001-04:00

This collection of pictures is from the students at Montessori Country Day School in Plainsboro, NJ. The children range in age from 6 to 10 years. In their every-day efforts, the kids are always working toward being good citizens. For instance, this summer they made organic dog biscuits for an animal shelter, they washed their teachers’ cars to raise money for the Special Olympics, and they have learned to bring in “trashless” lunches, using no throw-away materials. When they learned about participating in the Ripple Sketches project to help the animals in the Gulf, they were thrilled. Their teacher, Heidi A Monteleone, also contributed two sketches to the project which were sold several weeks ago.

I hope you can use these pictures. My students and I appreciate what you’re doing with this helpful project. It’s really a terrific way to get people involved and thinking. Thanks again.

Best regards,

Heidi A Monteleone
http://heidialdin.wordpress.com

Back To School Ripples!! -order by name and number each $10

2010-09-07T10:59:00.001-04:00

First, we have a black rainbow and a crying child made by Darwin, aged 5 as part of an event at Artistikris Studios http://www.artistikris.com/ with teacher Kristina Goverts and illustrator Jessi Taylor http://jessispencer.com/

Darwin's Dad, and local Maryland artist, Ezra, colored this powerful image as part of an event at Artistikris Studios http://www.artistikris.com/ with teacher Kristina Goverts and illustrator Jessi Taylor http://jessispencer.com/

Jocelyn, aged 8, created this series with a sad child at the top, and we see the oil and water getting darker as we go deeper into the Gulf. These cards were made as part of an event at Artistikris Studios, http://www.artistikris.com/ with teacher Kristina Goverts and illustrator Jessi Taylor http://jessispencer.com/

Hannah, aged 12, drew these escaping animals when her family came to an event at Artistikris Studios http://www.artistikris.com/ with teacher Kristina Goverts and illustrator Jessi Taylor http://jessispencer.com/

Caroline, aged 8, colored these 3 cards with her family, teacher Kristina Goverts and illustrator Jessi Taylor http://jessispencer.com/, as part of an event at Artistikris Studios http://www.artistikris.com/.

Hannah and Caroline's Mom, Suzanne pitched in with her artistic skills alongside her daughters at an event at Artistikris Studios http://www.artistikris.com/ with teacher Kristina Goverts and illustrator Jessi Taylor http://jessispencer.com/

Jessi Taylor
Illustration

Web: http://jessispencer.com/

246. Endeavor to make a difference

2010-09-03T08:49:00.005-04:00

246.
My name is Jonny Jimison. I'm an independent Christian artist living in Jacksonville, Florida, where I dabble in illustration, cartooning, and art endeavors of all kinds. I'm excited to be participating in the Ripple project, which I think is a pretty great idea!
This card is black pen with some Whiteout added for texture. You can see more of my work at http://www.jonnyjimison.com/notdisdain/
Thanks!
-Jonny

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

241. It will get better

2010-09-03T08:49:00.002-04:00

241.

Suzanna de Ridder

A little bit about me: I'm 23, recent university grad who decided to do the 4 years all over again at art school, starting in September. Currently filling my time drawing, painting, taking photographs & jumping in puddles.
I lived by the ocean in Halifax, NS for a long time & can't even imagine something like the oil spill happening there. It's so frustrating that we have to rely on the likes of BP to solve this disaster.

Website: http://itwillget-better.blogspot.com/

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

239. humble to help

2010-09-03T08:48:00.002-04:00

239.

Joan Lansberry
http://www.joanannlansberry.com/art/art-.html

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

210. 211. Stranded- Nidhi

2010-09-03T08:47:00.000-04:00

211.
210.

Nidhi

I would love to do a limited edition of them, 5 are available of each - Digital prints

She has 4 years experience designing t-shirts and products for her online store, Small Hands Designs.

She is currently working on her first graphic novel.

my website is here: http://www.e-nidhi.com

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

G 47.sold G 48.SOLD Great American Illustrator Tim Coffey

2010-09-01T19:00:00.004-04:00

G.47

Tim Coffey

The first book I illustrated, Red Berry Wool, won a Golden Kite Honor from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (how lucky is that?). Other recognition for my books includes the American Booksellers Association Pick of the Lists, a Parents’ Choice Silver Medal, and the Society of Illustrators Original Art Show.

My artwork has been published on scrapbooking supplies, wall calendars, fabric, and countless other items.

I want every collection I create to be made from recycled and environmentally friendly materials, but the first success I’ve had in that effort is with a collection of sculptural figures made of recycled cast iron. The collection is called “Simple Gestures”, manufactured by Demdaco. I found the whole “Simple Gestures” collection at an online store called Black Swan Home, Hearth & Gift. I wish the frames could have been made of the same recycled cast iron (they would have weighed a ton), but I believe they are resin.

Here is the link—Please check it out and pass it on to anyone you think might be interested—so I can create more recycled collections!:

http://www.blackswanhome.com/search?sSearch=simple+gestures&search-submit

G.48

Verizon is Down YET AGAIN

2010-09-01T10:47:00.002-04:00

Eeeeyup- so put on your patience caps- boys and girls... I seem to have lost mine! ^$&%** Verizon!(Shaking fist!)

962. 963.SOLD At the Sea's Side

2010-08-30T10:45:00.004-04:00

962. Catching Breakfast- an original done in colored pencils/markers on a 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" card

963. SOLD Flying- An 8x12" signed print on nice photographic paper

Erin Taylor is a freelance children's illustrator. Her work has been featured in many places, including the national magazine KidZone, newspapers, holiday cards, and a children's hospital. She was the featured illustrator on the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators in summer 2009. More of her work can be seen at erintaylorart.blogspot.com

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right.

957. 958. 959. sold960.sold 961. SOLDThe Guardians

2010-08-30T10:19:00.030-04:00

sold

957. Flight

958. Hopes for Springtime

959. soldGuardian

960. soldGuardian 2

961. SOLD Song Birds

Stanislawa Kodman is a freelance illustrator and designer who loves nature and animals, both of which are a compelling influence in her work. She will supply a 6" x 9" print on archival paper for any of the artwork purchased.

See more of her work here: www.stanislawakodman.com

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right.

222. On the Beach

2010-08-26T12:00:00.002-04:00

222.
My name is Shalini Raman, and I currently reside in Auburn Hills, Michigan. These are my card contributions to the subject 'Ripple', concerning the Oil Spill.

This is a work in watercolor plus pen. I chose to show some fish here; I just can't imagine how many fish would be suffocated to death since the thick oil on water wouldn't really allow oxygen exchange to occur at the surface of the water. Though I chose to show the pictures more as a one panel cartoons, there is definitely nothing funny about this whole incident.

You can see more of my work at my blog.

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

219.sold220. soldJersey Girl

2010-08-26T11:59:00.009-04:00

219.sold
220.sold
My name is Tara. I have always had a passion for art. In 2010, I finally allowed myself to follow my dream. I am now working my way to making art a part of my daily life & hopefully a career. In the meantime I juggle Mommyhood, 2 part-time jobs & an online art course where I'm learning techniques to break into children's book illustration.
I prefer to create with almost any type of pencil BUT favor graphite 6b.

See her work on her blog:
BLOG

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

216. SOLD Lovely Animals

2010-08-26T11:59:00.007-04:00

216.

My name is Danaye Shiplett and I am an author & illustrator living in Alabama. I created a few quick illustrations to help with Kelly’s amazing project and I definitely plan to be doing a lot more!
Each piece is an original illustration, sketched and inked digitally then hand-colored on illustration paper. The cards are 4.25x5.5”.

More of my art can be seen at
http://danaye.com/

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

G 46. SOLD Great American illustrator Corey Godbey

2010-08-25T19:00:00.001-04:00

Cory Godbey is an illustrator, animator, and writer for Portland Studios.

He has illustrated picture books and book covers for Oxford University Press, Random House, and Marvel to name a few, and has worked on several animated shorts and commercials with clients including Prudential
Insurance, Microsoft Zune, and the upcoming documentary film The Last Flight of Petr Ginz.

In 2008, Cory’s work was accepted in the Society of Illustrators 50th Annual of American Illustration. In early 2009, Cory created the popular Maurice Sendak tribute site “Terrible Yellow Eyes” where professional artists from
all over the world contributed works inspired by Where the Wild Things Are.

His short graphic novel stories have been featured in the Eisner nominated FLIGHT anothologies.

Cory seeks to tell stories with his work. He also likes to draw monsters.

www.corygodbey.com

Rules on $50 cards to the right--->
Be the first to send inquiry ONLY. After you hear from me- go run and donate!-Kelly

185. and 186. making her MARK

2010-08-25T14:21:00.002-04:00

186.
185.

Julia Mark

I am a Canadian artist who loves working with different kinds of inks. Art teacher by day, artist by night, I love to draw. I love the idea behind this blog, and am happy to submit my drawings for the cause!

http://juliasartmark.blogspot.com

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

181-184. SOLD Family Giving

2010-08-25T14:20:00.004-04:00

184.sold
183.
182.
181.

Michelle Munger

I really wanted to do something to help, especially after seeing countless pictures of these poor animals dying because of the oil and the people who are loosing their livelihood. I live in Texas, and even though the oil hasn't reached our shores just yet, we are still connected to those it has. I had each of my three children draw a picture of the oil problem through their eyes. I drew one from a picture that tugs at my heartstrings every time I see it.
These are digital pictures drawn using an art program called ArtRage on a wacom tablet. You will be getting a print on postcard quality paper.
Kelly Light, thanks for starting such a marvelous website.

http://MichelleMunger.com

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

177.sold Light of Hope - IF

2010-08-25T14:19:00.003-04:00

177.sold

Christie Drahnak.
" I enjoy creating art and music, and I love animals and nature. Art and music are hobbies for me.
I created this watercolor and titled it "Light of Hope." You truly inspired me. I want you to know people like you are the light that shines through and darkness. You lift hope up to a place where we all can see it."

http://cartoonbugg.wordpress.com/

http://cartoonbugg.wordpress.com/2010/06/11/ripple/

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

151. Heart wrenching -IF

2010-08-23T11:19:00.002-04:00

151.
Matthew Gambrell
Graphic Designer / Illustrator
lives in Stillwater, Oklahoma

lifeinpayne.blogspot.com

this is a digital print.

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

155. New colored birds -IF

2010-08-23T11:18:00.002-04:00

155.
I am Kevin Spear from Pendleton, Indiana. My web site is http://kevinspear.com

I am a children’s illustrator and cartoonist. I design and illustrate children’s activity books for a religious publisher.

this is a digital print.
Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

154. whimsical

2010-08-23T11:17:00.002-04:00

154.
Sung-Hee (Regina) Hong

I love doing mixed media and whimsical art.
In my illustration, My whimsical angel is giving her own wing so it can fly !
I live in Toronto, Canada and here's my blog link.

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right

Across the Pond- they want to keep the Pond clean

2010-08-23T11:16:00.002-04:00

44.

Kerridwen Niner Is from England! She's inspired by friends who have decided to sketch for the Gulf animals. Think about it- the Sea belongs to no one and everyone -all over the world.

Check out Kerridwen's work at all of her sites!

blog1
blog2
blog3

This adorable sketcgcard can be yours for a $10 donation. See donation details on the right.

956. sold Fish Moon

2010-08-23T11:13:00.001-04:00

It's 3.75" x 5.5" Monoprint/Collage, 'Fish Moon'

Fern Polsky-Hilyard is an artist/teacher living in Maine. She tries really hard to keep things simple... and to laugh also.

G45. SOLD Timothy Mitoma

2010-08-20T19:00:00.002-04:00

I'm an illustrator in Corte Madera CA and have been wanting to help the poor critters effected by the giant oil monster but didn't know what I could do. When I heard about Kelly's project I knew it was the perfect solution. I could use what I do best to make a contribution thanks to Ripple. My piece is of a Kemp's Ridley turtle, an endangered species in the Gulf. This piece is 9" by 7" and it is acrylic on watercolor board.

http://timmitoma.blogspot.com
http://mitoma.mosaicglobe.com

Rules on $50 cards to the right--->
Be the first to send inquiry ONLY. After you hear from me- go run and donate!-Kelly

955. SOLD Heal the Earth

2010-08-19T12:24:00.009-04:00

SOLD

955.

Norma Vantrease is an author and illustrator of children’s books living in Central Florida. Her latest book is entitled Ants and My Pants from Scholastic Press. Norma is also a recently retired art teacher of 37 years.

Heal the Earth measures 4”x5”. It was sketched by hand and painted in Photoshop.

“I love the way the birds’ heads and necks create a heart, which to me symbolizes the innocence of nature. Notice there is a dark cloud of oil moving in from the top of the image. Will the birds be safe? Their fate is in our hands. I plan to help, and I hope you can too.”

Find out more about Norma by viewing her blog at
picture--pages.blogspot.com.

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right.

952. 953.sold 954. SOLD I See the Light...

2010-08-19T10:15:00.017-04:00

952. I Want Them to Fell Better

953. sold I See the Light!

954.sold Beauty in Murky Waters

Vidya Vasudevan is a Childrens' Book Illustrator who lives with her husband and two children in Northern Virginia. These images are done using pencil, colored digitally, except 'I See Light' Though done years ago, this illustration turned out to be appropriate for the current situation in the Gulf Coast. There is always a silver lining behind dark clouds, and this project offers a shining light behind a very gloomy cloud. Keep up the great work, Kelly Light! Vidya's blog: www.vidyavineed.blogspot.com

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right.

950.sold 951. Helping Turtles Find the Sea

2010-08-19T09:10:00.013-04:00

950. sold Baby

951. Experience

Bonnie Jean Woolger Decatur,Ga.

Wooden pen maker, printmaker, book maker, I grew up on the beach in south Florida and live in fear and horror of the oil spill. When I was 11 a sea turtle laid her eggs in our garden on the wrong side of A1A and so when they hatched I filled my pockets and my shirt and made many trips across the road to get the baby turtles on their way to the ocean before they could be hit by cars. I can’t save them from this.

See more of my work here: http://lostandfound-bjw.blogspot.com/

Each card is available for a $10 donation. See details at right.

G44. SOLD Great American illustrator Carlyn Beccia

2010-08-18T19:00:00.001-04:00

Carlyn beccia is the wonderful illustrator of these books:
I Feel Better, with a Frog in my Throat
History's Strangest Cures
(Houghton Mifflin 2010)

The Raucous Royals:
Test your Royal Wits: Crack Codes, Solve Mysteries, and Deduce Which Royal Rumors are True
Houghton Mifflin 2008

In 2008, Beccia's debut book, Who Put the B in the Ballyhoo? was a the Golden Kite honor recipient for picture book illustration. In 2009, Beccia was the winner of the International Reading Association's 2009 Children's and Young Adult Book Award for Intermediate-Nonfiction.

Find out more about her @ http://www.carlynbeccia.com/index.htm

this is a digital print

Rules on $50 cards to the right--->
Be the first to send inquiry ONLY. After you hear from me- go run and donate!-Kelly

EYEWITNESS REPORTS ART from the HEART -makes a difference!

2010-08-18T14:01:00.000-04:00

Ripple has taught me a lot- not the least of which is What Art Can Do - and what ARTISTS CAN DO TOGETHER!!!

Many of the artists who have contributed to Ripple are also stepping up to stomp out with GIANT ROBOT POWER- children's literacy issues and supporting 826 LA - a Non-profit writing tutorial center.

Check out Dan Santat's site about it HERE

If I have created any new fans of these artists- I'm thrilled!- but unlike here at Ripple- I will be bidding against you- so LOOK OUT!

Here's a list of the artists who keep sending meaningful ripples out into the world:

MO WILLEMS
MATT PHELAN
JARRETT KROSOCZKA
MELANIE HOPE GREENBERG
TOM WARBURTON

DAN SANTAT
BOB BOYLE
JESSE JOSHUA WATSON

948. 949. soldTurtles in Ink

2010-08-18T11:13:00.007-04:00

948. Turtle in Ink

949. sold Turtle Hatchling in Ink

Artist Susan Walker works and lives in Harmony, PA with Husband,11 yro son and 8 yro bbg triplets, Lucy the beagle and Mini the cat. She enjoys working in pen ink and watercolor in either this type of style with whimsy and color or a realistic detailed approach for sports fields and other such subjects.

"I am honored to be able to contribute in some small way to help out the wildlife and bring a little smile to those who have received these works and area reminder too of their contribution in this effort."

"Coming together is beginning. keeping together is progress. Working together is success."
Henry Ford

See more of her work at www.susanwalkerart.com or visit her blog to read more about her approach to a creative life.http://susanwalkerart.blogspot.com/and these cards http://susanwalkerartforsale.blogspot.com/

These images can be purchased for a $10 donation. See details at right.

946. SOLDsold 947. Frog and Duck

2010-08-18T10:07:00.016-04:00

946. sold Green Tree Frog

947. SOLD Ruddy Duck

Evan M. Jensen is an illustrator of the fantastic and graphic designer working in the Chesapeake Bay watershed around Washington, DC. His work is usually watercolor, with adaptions of ink and pencil when called for. Aside from design projects and regular work in the fantasy, sf and children's book fields, Evan and his mate Lisa are in the process of gathering early-century equipment to start up Cinnamonopteryx Press: a letterpress, printmaking studio and bookbindery in Annapolis, MD. They live together with two cats, a hedgehog and a corn snake.

Evan's work is around online at http://www.evanmjensen.com and on his blog at http://eimhinjensen.livejournal.com

These images can be purchased for a $10 donation. See details at right.

945.soldNot Funny

2010-08-18T09:01:00.001-04:00

945.sold

Julie Hammond is a children's writer and illustrator living in St. Louis, MO. " Not Funny" is a 2.5x3.5 inch watercolor illustration depicting a Laughing Gull covered in oil from the spill. To view more work from Julie please visit her blog at juliehammondart.blogspot.com

This image can be purchased for a $10 donation. See details at right.

Verizon Down FIXED!!!

2010-08-18T06:43:00.002-04:00

Hi! Verizon is down and i can't get the Ripplrsketches@verizon.net emails. please be patient - They say it will be fixed by tonight. Sorry for the inconvenience-Kelly