LET THERE BE SONGS TO FILL THE AIR! WE DID IT!! $10,000.00!!

Ripple has passed it's goal of raising $10,000.00 to help the organizations cleaning the animals of the Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill!!

This afternoon - I did the math (it took awhile) and it is true!! We are already over the goal. Wow.

I can not Thank all of you enough for this effort! What small acts can do when we do them together! As a thank you to all of you who gave your art and your heart with a donation - I did this quick 8 X 10 illustration. If you email ripplesketches@verizon.net - 20 Prints are available as my Thank You to any of you who helped who would like one.

So what's next for Ripple? We go out with a BANG! - We run through September. Teachers have asked to do this with their students when school starts. September 19th - I will be at the Eric Carle Museum working on art for the volunteers with the kids in the studio. More details on that to follow...  And!!! We still have lots of great art coming in, beautiful art is already waiting to help the animals of the Gulf. We will be bumping up all of the great art that flew past too fast to sell in the early days. I will probably announce when the end of Ripple is in sight but let's not dwell on that- Let's celebrate what we've done and work to do some more! Though the oil is no longer spilling, the birds and mammals and sea turtles still need our help and the volunteers are still tirelessly working to give them a chance at life.

Thanks so much guys!-Kelly

926. Sold Cleaned and free from Kathy B

This sketch was inspired by the news of rescued, cleaned pelicans being released in Merritt Island, FL. That's where we go to hang at the beach. It's titled: clean and flying free.

I am an Illustrator who was transplanted in Orlando for an animation gig at Disney. I've set down roots

and grown to love natural Florida. The oil spill is destroying the grand biodiversity in the Gulf and all 

along its coasts. Please help! Together we can make a difference to preserve and to rescue those most

severely affected. With gratitude, Kathy Blackmore

katherineblackmore.com

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

925. SOLD Sea Salt!

Janet McDonnell is a children's illustrator from the Chicago area.  This 5" x 7" illustration was created with watercolor, gouach, India ink, and even a little sea salt!  You can see more of her work here: http://janetmcdonnell.blogspot.com/

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

921.922.923. 924. Don't take Nature's beauty for granted

921. Roseate Spoonbill 4"x6" colored pencil and felt pen

922. Rock Star 4"x6" colored pencil and felt pen

923. Manatee 4"x6" colored pencil and felt pen

924. Brown Pelican 6"x4"  colored pencil and felt pen

The day after I decided to participate in this, I went snorkeling at Waikiki.  For the first time in my life, I saw a Hawaiian bobtail squid.  It was only about one inch long, white with red spots, and it hovered just beyond my reach, staring at me with one eye. As I stared back, in awe, I thought about the animals in Florida and how a disaster like this would ruin our ecosystem in Hawaii.  I'm so blessed to live here, and I try not to take Nature's beauty for granted.

I'm honored and grateful for the opportunity to help in some small way.  I love seeing what the other artists are doing! Thank you, Kelly, for making this happen, and thank you to those who will buy my art.

Alina Niemi is a writer, artist, and teacher in Honolulu, Hawaii.  She is currently working on a children's picture book and a Malaysian vegetarian cookbook. 

Find more of her work at:  http://www.alinaspencil.com 

and recipes at her blog:  http://www.almostveganinparadise.wordpress.com

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

G41. hold G42. sold David Derrick

G41.hold

David Derrick is an artist in the Los Angeles area where he works as an author/illustrator and as a story artist for DreamWorks Animation.

link: dgderrick.wordpress.com

G42.hold

 watercolor on coldpress measuring 16"x9"

919. sold920.sold Egret and Dolphin

919. Egret

920. soldDolphin

Artwork by Celesta.
See more of her work at: http://www.CelestaKrantzArt.com

I’m a various style illustrator, animal lover and pet guardian.

I felt helpless against the tragedy of the oil spill affecting the lives of all species in the Gulf Coast, and I wanted to contribute in the only way I can at this time. The two pieces I offer, “Hurt” and “Hope,” depict pain, desperation, pleading, helplessness, to hope and regeneration in the future. Each piece is hand-drawn with pencil, watercolor, markers and multiliners on 2.5”x3.5” bristol.

Thank you to Kelly Light and all who are contributing to Ripple.

http://www.CelestaKrantzArt.com

http://CelestaKrantz.deviantART.com

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

918. sold Tide Pool

918.

Origami from Carey's Niche in San Diego, CA.

See more of Carey's work here: http://flickr.com/photos/careysniche/

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

916.SOLD 917.HOLDPelican Portraits

916. SOLD Pelican 1

917.HOLD 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.

914. 915. Turtle Help

914. Turtle Help-Sand

915. Turtle Help-Underwater

It breaks my heart to think of so many homeless baby turtles who, even after rescue, may never return to the gulf again.  I drew both cards with watercolor pencils and I hope the oil stops spilling soon!

A little bit about me:
I'm a children's book writer/illustrator, currently working on a story called Morose Molly Rose.  People can check out my work down below at my blog or website.

Charlotte Cheng
~http://cycheng.xanga.com
~http://www.wix.com/CharlotteCheng/Portfolio

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

911. 912. 913.HOLD Armchair Ornithologist

911. Anhinga

912.. Tern

913. SOLDPelican

A freelance illustrator and "armchair ornithologist" from Massachusetts, Tricia Arnold is especially heartbroken by the tragic events in the Gulf.  Her work has appeared in the magazine IF-X and the website Art Evolved, in the upcoming anthologies Worlds Beyond and Iconic 2, and, of course, her own Obligatory Art Blog:  http://babbletrish.blogspot.com/


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

G 40. Sold GREAT AMERICAN ILLUSTRATOR - Wilson Swain

Wilson Swain is an illustrator living in Southern California. He's illustrated several books including 'The Castaway Pirates' and 'A Nutty Nutcracker Christmas', both from Chronicle books. Take a moment to check out his website and blog linked from http://wilsonswain.com/

double sided at 2 1/2 by 3 1/2-- acrylic on heavy illustration board.

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

908.sold909.sold 910.sold Birds of the Gulf

908.soldReddish Egrets

909.sold  Pelican

910. hold Royal Tern

Lynn Alpert is an illustrator and graphic designer from St. Louis, MO. These cards were created in pen & ink with a watercolor wash. Lynn usually illustrates digitally using Adobe Illustrator and PhotoShop, but likes to dabble in traditional mediums as well.

web: http://lynnalpert.com
Blog: http://redheadedstepchildblog.blogspot.com

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

907. Origami Turtle

907.

Carey is an origami artist living in San Diego.

See more of Carey's work at: http://flickr.com/photos/careysniche/

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

906. A Sea Turtle in Clean Waters

906.

Cheryl Rausch is an illustrator and photographer based in Lombard, Illinois. After just coming back from Longboat Key, Florida in June and then watching the devastation in the gulf she felt the need to help any way she could. Hopefully this does help even if only a little.

To see more of Cheryl's work check out her website:

Wix.com - Website built by Cheryl Rausch

 

She's also on Facebook: Cheryl Rausch Art & Illustration 

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

901. 902.sold 903.sold 904. 905. soldThe Beauty of Nature

901. Seagull

902.sold Crab

903. soldJellyfish

904. Turtle

905. soldWave

Tish Rogers is an artist living in Cambria, California. She paints in watercolor and acrylic and loves living by the ocean and values the beauty of its nature. We need to keep our beautiful lands clean for all generations to come.

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

G. 39. SOLD GREAT AMERICAN ILLUSTRATOR - Jesse Joshua Watson

Jesse Joshua Watson is an author and illustrator living in the NW. His latest book, Hope for Haiti will be out this October from Putnam and Ghetto Cowboy from Candlewick, in 2011. See Jesse's work online at www.jessewatson.com. 

While pondering what to do for this, Jesse drew inspiration from the Grateful Dead song with the same name as this blog. While not traditional card size, these would work for any giant friends you might have (or to frame and put on your wall). 

 ink and acrylic on Kapa Bloc, 13" x 12"

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

G 38. SOLD GREAT AMERICAN ILLUSTRATOR - Jesse Joshua Watson

Jesse Joshua Watson is an author and illustrator living in the NW. His latest book, Hope for Haiti will be out this October from Putnam and Ghetto Cowboy from Candlewick, in 2011. See Jesse's work online at www.jessewatson.com. 

While pondering what to do for this, Jesse drew inspiration from the Grateful Dead song with the same name as this blog. While not traditional card size, these would work for any giant friends you might have (or to frame and put on your wall). 

ink and acrylic on mat board, 10" x 14"

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

899. 900. Turtle and Bird

899. Turtle (6 1/2"  by 6 1/2")

900. Bird (3.5"X5")

Alma Fullerton is an award winning author/artist in Ontario Canada.

See more about Alma at: www.almafullerton.com

Each card is available for a $10 donation- see details on the right of the blog to find links to Non Profits.

898. Wild Seahorse

898.

My name is Mando Padilla and I'm a graphic/web designer for a snorkeling/military-diving company by day. I'm also an artist, poet and musician.

Blog "Poetry & Art": www.idreamofmonsters.blogspot.com 

Store: www.zazzle.com/idreamofmonsters 

Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/mandoland73

My style of art is icon/logo inspired. I like each character to create a memorable impact with bold lines and bright colors. Above is my sketch of a seahorse with my normal "spiral eye". The black-oil-tear represents the sadness of pollution. It was sketched on black paper with woodless color pencil.

I'm happy to contribute to your oilspill cause. The seahorse was inspired by a trip that I took to the Legoland aquarium. While their seahorses are safe, many out in the wild are not.

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

895.SOLD896.hold 897. Whale of a Cause

895.SOLD Paisley Starfish

896. holdPaisley Turtle

897. Whale of a Cause

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/

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