Life on the coast - IF

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I currently live in Rhode Island after living the past sixteen years on the Monterey Peninsula in California. I'm a native New Englander who has come home to roost. I never live far from the ocean because I feel so connected to it.
Monterey Bay is a marine sanctuary. I feel incredibly blessed to have lived there!
Narragansett Bay is also a wonderful place teeming with sealife. There is an organization called Save the Bay that does many fundraisers and educational programs to educate the public about the importance of our oceans.

I'm a fine artist, an illustrator and a published children's book author making my home in Barrington, Rhode Island. I was a veterinary technician for most of my life, now making housecalls to those who are in need of help administering care of their ailing pets.

Thank you for this opportunity! Let these ripples make their mark ;)

~Laurel Gaylord~

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

the ties that bind -IF

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Janne Robberstad
www.spindelmaker.com

so sad -IF

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My name is Christian Papazoglakis. I'm a belgian illustrator / graphic novel author.

www.papazoglakis.net
www.studio-pakap.net

This is a digital print. The artist will sign the back and mail it to you.

See donations details at right.

The Artists have spoken- they want to cause a Ripple

Today Ripple joins with Illustration Friday. IF is the site that has launched a thousand portfolios. Penelope Dullaghan and Brianna Privett run a weekly creative outlet for a global group of artists. They were kind enough to open their doors to me. Those doors were blown off. You are going to see a lot of art now! So many people are so upset by the oil spill and the devasted coastal waters. The outpouring of care for the animals is heartwarming in the midst of the heartbreak. Thank you Illustration Friday.

It's J.Cousteau's 100 birthday today

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I'm a children's book author and illustrator. My books, "May I Please
Have a Cookie?" and "Please Write Back!" are available from Scholastic.
My website is www.jemorris.com and my blog is jemorris.blogspot.com

I work digitally so these will be signed digital copies.

Jenn's pretty darn awesome!!!!

Any of these cards are available for a $10 donation. See details at right.

Sea Turtles need help

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Katherine Blackmore was part of the Disney animation team that brought you The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Tarzan, Mulan, Lilo & Stitch and Brother Bear. Currently she teaches 2d animation at Full Sail University. She lives in Florida where each day in her backyard her cats are visited by tropical birds, lizards and snakes. Florida is just starting to feel the horrendous effects of the oil spill. She wanted to do her part .


Kathy does wonderful illustrations- a wizard with a pencil!! Please check out her work at her website

Any or ALL of her sketches can be purchased for a $10 donation each. See details to the right.

We are Family!

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Guess where Linda Sylvestri gets her skills? -From her Mom!! 113. Is done by her Mom, Mame.
You can see Mame's work on her blog

Linda lives out in the Los Angeles area. She is a busy graphic designer and illustrator.
You can't click fast enough to go see her work -Go! Click!
Linda's blog

Each card is yours for a $10 donation. See details @ right

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Katriona Chapman:
I'm a children's illustrator... particularly interested in the natural world. I live in London and have a fox den in my back garden with 6 cubs living in it at the moment! I work in watercolour and coloured pencils. I've exhibited in the past in the National Exhibition of Wildlife Art in the UK. I'm represented by the Bright Agency.

http://www.katrionachapman.com
http://www.katrionachapman.blogspot.com

Katriona has added oil digitally- so those are digital prints. The ones with out are the originals.
Each card is available for a $10 donation- see details at right.

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Heather Stillufsen is an artist and full time mom to two wonderful little girls, a cat and a chocolate lab. She has always enjoyed drawing and painting, She has been drawing and making things since she was a little girl. Growing up, She spent her summers at the Jersey Shore, and the beach and the ocean are very dear to her.
The Gulf Catasrpohe is very sad, and every little bit of assistance is not only necessary, but She is sure appreciated.
She works mainly in watercolors and pen and ink. She draws and painst in a whimsical style, which She hopes you enjoy.
To see more of her work, visit her blog

Each card is a $10 donation- see details to the right

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Renee Kurilla is a children's illustrator and animator in Boston, MA. She spends most of her time working at the multimedia company, FableVision - and the rest of her time making books and drawing silly characters for her freelance company(ish), Kurillastration.
Some of her clients include Simon & Schuster and Charlesbridge Publishing.

Why is this this blog so amazing for me- the generosity of artists and the STUPENDOUS art I get exposed to!- This rocks!


Renee's website
Renee's blog 1 and blog 2


Her card can be yours for a $10 donation -see details @ right.

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Stacia Stojanoff is an aspiring childrens book writer and illustrator living in the Pacific North West. Her textiles and graphic design background have enhanced her love for patterns, textures, and composition. Over the years, She has taken many photographs and have collected a variety of unique textures. She loves creating order out of chaos, so collage is right up her alley. A majority of her work is digital, as are these pieces, "Clean Up" and "Engulfed".

My artwork can be seen on my website and my blog

These are digital illustrations and will be digital prints. They are available for a $10 donation each. Please see details on right.

Out Run

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Oliver Wade is an animator and illustrator living in Texas. A Cartoonist with a capital "C" - a man with a flair with a pencil. He has worked in animation and the video gaming industry. He will soon take the plunge into children's books too. - cause I'm gonna push him in.

Oliver works digitally, so this will be a digital print. He will sign and mail it to you!!!

His card is available for a $10 donation. See details to the right.

If you'd like to contact Oliver Wade you can @ Nm8ed@aol.com

Don't let the Shells fall Silent "THE SET" -Can we keep them-together,and raise $50?

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I've told my daughter the story of the "Shell phones". When you pick up a sea shell - and hear the sound of the ocean- that's the dial tone of the shell phone- Your direct line to the life of the oceans. When she was younger, I would catch her- along the beach or in her room-shell to ear saying "Hello?" - (sometimes she'd have conversations- with what or who?- ;) We're just now getting thru wizards,fairies and unicorns)

I'm not too old to use my imagination and believe that we have a bit of the sea captured in sea shells. I love shells and you'll find them all over the place here in my house in Long Island. I call them nature's jewelry. And if we did have a direct line to those creatures of the sea right now- Wouldn't we help?



Kelly Light is an Illustrator living in Long Island and part time in Amherst,MA. Her first book is coming out this Fall.
You can see her work on her website and her blog. These cards are available for a $10 donation. See details on the right.


This would make a great set! 5 little paintings for you - $50 for the Gulf animals!!!!



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Giving is like potato chips- you want more

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Michele Henninger is an illustrator from New Hampshire. Her artwork is tastier than those potato chips!
Please check out her work on her website and her blog.

These cards are available for a $10 donation. See details at the right.

Family Ripples

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Susan Walker has great kids! Look how they decided to do something too!

Susan Walker living in Harmony, PA is mom of one plus triplets who creates almost daily iin her sketchbook or illustration jobs and blog now and again as well.I am a pen/ink illustrator but can't stay out of the paint and throw in a bit of whimsy now and again too. I hope you enjoy these colorful towns as they let the life and beauty show on the outside for all to enjoy. 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


Susan Walker's work can be seen HERE and HERE

Each of these cards are available for a $10 donation. See details at the right.

S.O.S

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Colleen continues to struggle with the wildlife of the Gulf's suffering and came back to help again. - It's a small act that is HUGE in heart.

Colleen M. Madden did not grow up. There's nothing grown up about her art at all. That's why it's FABULOUS! She is in New Jersey where (I think) she lives with her family as the best kept secret in children's books. (but not for long) She has five books out so far! Keep your eye on her...

Experience Colleen's Work (aka Miss Froggie) on her website , blog and other Friday blog


Colleen works digitally so this will be a digital print. She will sign the back for you. If you would like her card it is a $10 donation. See details to the right.

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Amanda Makepeace is a visual artist with a passion for Nature. Her days are spent taking inspiration from the beauty in her own backyard. She lives in the Georgia countryside with her daughter and two cats.


"I just wanted to say how much it means to me that you've taken on this project. For weeks I have felt helpless and saddened by the disaster in the gulf and now this gives me something I can do to help. Thank you!"

I wanted to share Amanda's thoughts- it's what this blog is all about. We can all do something, no matter how small, so we don't feel helpless.

You can see more of her work HERE

Her card is your for a $10 donation. See details at right.

Ripples from a great giver

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Dani Jones is a children's illustrator whose work has been featured in picture books, magazines, and educational publishing for clients including Price Stern Sloan, Raven Tree Press, McGraw-Hill, and Houghton-Mifflin Harcourt. You can view her portfolio and blog at DaniDraws.com. She currently resides in New Hampshire.

Dani's work is as wonderful as she is! She has been a source of so much knowledge and teaching and giving of information to her fellow illustrators- it's not surprising she came to give here too!

Her cards are each available for a $10 donation each. See details to the right.

Happy Town

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Susan Walker living in Harmony, PA is mom of one plus triplets who creates almost daily iin her sketchbook or illustration jobs and blog now and again as well.I am a pen/ink illustrator but can't stay out of the paint and throw in a bit of whimsy now and again too. I hope you enjoy these colorful towns as they let the life and beauty show on the outside for all to enjoy. 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


Susan Walker's work can be seen HERE and HERE

Her cards are available for a $10 donation. See details at the right.

A softer view

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Barbara Gulotta is an artist/illustrator that lives on Long Island & loves to paint & draw; especially animals. "It just saddens me to think that this tragedy will have an effect for such a very long time", I was so glad to come across this blog & be able to make a small contribution."

You can see more of her lovely work HERE and HERE

Barbara's card can be yours for a $10 donation. See details on the right.

The situation is graphic

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Josh is a Portland, Maine based Art Director and Illustrator. He works in a wide variety of styles & media, though he is most often seen with his trusty Wacom in hand. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to pitch in to this cause. My sketchcards are meant to reflect the deadweight of the oppressive, smothering glop that's consuming the Gulf. "

Check out Josh's awesome work HERE

this card can be purchased for a $10 donation. See details at right.

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Ginger Nielson is a full time children's picture book illustrator who lives at the top of a hill near the edge of a forest in semi-rural New Hampshire. She is mother to three, grandmother to two and "pack leader" to Henry the Hound. There is a magic wand on her desk and a dragon in her basement. Everything else is nearly normal.

You can check out Ginger's magical artwork HERE

Ginger works digitally. This will be a digital print.

Her card is available for a $10 donation.See details to the right.

People protect what they love. Jacques Yves Cousteau

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Alicia "Kat" Dillman is an illustrator who lives in the San Fransisco Bay Area with her boyfriend and two Studio Kitties. Kat paints digitally using Corel Painter, mainly for children's books.

As someone who grew up in the Bay Area with it's miles and miles of tidal wetlands and marshes, news of oil spills is always heart wrenching.

These are digital illustrations and will be digital prints. Alicia will sign the back for you.

Alicia's cards are each available for a $10 donation-see details to the right.

Experience Kat's work on her website

"A person's a person, no matter how small." -Dr. S

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"Eden is 8 years old and in the second grade, and Briar is 6 years old and in Kindergarten. We're from Nashua, NH. Both girls are both fanatical about helping animals. Eden is completely vegetarian and has been forever, and Briar even had her birthday guests donate to the World Wildlife Fund instead of bringing her presents. They soooo, wanted to help out with this cause. It's just heartbreaking the damage that this oil spill has caused."

The kids get it! Watch kids at the beach. They revel in it. The kids have a connection to the magic of the ocean - We grown ups have to close our eyes and remember that feeling.

Michele Henninger is the rightly proud Mama of these two artistes! Her card at the bottom shows she remembers that feeling. Please check out her work on her website and her blog.

These cards are available for a $10 donation. See details at the right.