Oil Spill Benefit

Myself and 30+ artists have created art inspired by the terrible Oil Spill in the Gulf for a Seattle event/exhibition called Oil Spilling on the Ridge. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to help restore our precious environment and the animals who are being impacted by this. This event will not only involve fine art, but several fine poets and musicians who have also been moved by this tragedy. This will be a powerful event. At the new Art on the Ridge at 8005 Greenwood Ave. N., is where the first portion of the event is held. http://www.phinneywood.com/2010/07/07/monthly-artwalk-friday-night/ There will be live cello music, poetry readings, and a meditation for the animals of the gulf. It should be noted that there have been a few fund raisers for the people of the gulf who have been affected by this ecological disaster, but this benefit is for the animals and birds specifically. It promises to be heart-wrenching but positive. Below is the painting I did specifically for this event. Originally I had envisioned a Gold Eagle dripping with oil in flight. After seeing so many terrible images of birds whose wings were sopped with the black ooze I decided that a more positive image would be more satisfying. Thus, no oil on this bird. Just the majesty of our countries symbolic feathered friend. The second part of this event will be held downtown Seattle at the Columbia Club. Tickets to the event are $35 which go directly to the Nature Conservancy. Paintings from the Oil Spill show will be featured at this event and auctioned off for the cause. Local FOX TV helped to promote this powerful exhibition: http://www.q13fox.com/videobeta/30bf9f2f-6217-4c80-b0f4-9948e4414f22/News/GULF-COAST-FUNDRAISER To purchase tickets and find more info on this portion: http://oilspillwildliferescue.eventbrite.com/