Giving Back…
by Jenn Lee on Mar.08, 2010, under Blog
I remember a movie back in 2000, called Pay It Forward. It was about a young boy going through a difficult time in his life that takes a Social Studies assignment to heart. The assignment: think of something to change the world and put it into action. Trevor conjures the notion of paying a favor not back, but forward–repaying good deeds not with payback, but with new good deeds done to three new people. This movie inspired me to think of ways I could make a difference as well.
Over the years I can recall many situations as a single parent that I have received generosity from family and friends when times got rough. With today’s economy, there are many who are in difficult situations with the job market and/or financial strains. With this in mind, I have seen a spike in the news about abused animals.
Our best friends have four dogs, each of which were adopted. Their most recently adopted dog Buddy was a foster, (he was removed from an unhealthy home, half starved, along with several other animals in the home). He is doing very well now and you definitely can tell he is loved. Over the past year, their other three dogs required medical care which exceeded $8000.00 in expenses. An expense that had to be paid because they felt these dogs were their children.
With three cats in our household as well, one recently diagnosed with diabetes, the expense for lifelong treatment has added to our bills each month . With the current state of our economy, it is difficult for some people to afford to take care of their pets. Pets are part of our families and need care too.
Due to my love of animals and the need, I will be starting a project soon, I plan on creating art pieces and auctioning them off with the full proceeds going to a fund to assist people who can’t afford care. One artist doing this may not be much, but every little bit helps…in this artist’s eyes.
Spring is near!
by Jenn Lee on Mar.05, 2010, under Blog
When I think of spring, I think of the emergence of sunshine, seeing leaves starting to fill out the branches of trees that went bare and dormant for winter, as well as the pops of color emerging with soon to be blossoms on bushes and shrubs. Spring represents new life, a new beginning…and for me, inspiration! What does spring make you think of?
Loading ...Artistic Challenges…
by Jenn Lee on Mar.04, 2010, under Blog
Recently I was a klutz and injured my knee, since then I have been hobbling around on crutches with a knee brace. It has added a slight challenge to just about everything.
The two story house we purchased last October has suddenly taken on the stature of climbing a mountain and my little kitchen now feels like I’m maneuvering an obstacle course with crutches when cooking. Not being able to drive myself around has also been frustrating.
When it comes to my art, I have to say that it has caused big artistic challenges. You would think that since I am more stationary (having to keep my leg propped up) that I could get more done…but it seems not!
My computer area is piled with everything I need within arms reach. Computer (of course), Sun Dried Tomato & Basil Wheat Thins (my staple snack treat), a package of Reese’s (for that emergency Reese’s craving), two mugs of paint brushes (currently both full of dirty water & brushes), the TV remote, notepad (for jotting down ideas that pop in my head), my painters palette (covered with dried paint) and cell phone (my knee is injured, not my text messaging fingers)…I think that’s everything.
To my left is my art easel with a 3D painting I have been working on (that damn Scarlet Macaw taunting me to finish it’s feathers), to the left of the easel a roll around three drawer cart holds all my paints (its top cluttered with another container of clean brushes and paints I am using on the Macaw).
To my right, leaned against my computer desk I have my crutches, a spare office chair holding four more blank canvases (waiting their turn to be painted on) and my purse (you never know what you need out of your purse). Needless to say my creative side can not see through all the clutter!
The moral of this story….”be thankful for everything in your life…don’t take things for granted…no matter how small”…(this is good advice…through this artist’s eyes!)
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