Hello to you all! If any of you are keen gardeners you may be interested to know that this image ‘Daisy Dreaming’ has been published…
Hello to you all! If any of you are keen gardeners you may be interested to know that this image ‘Daisy Dreaming’ has been published in the August 2008 edition of ‘ABC Gardening Australia’ Magazine, p.64. Happy bubbling and thanks for your encouragement! / Lorraine
I have received emails and several bubblemails asking several questions about funding and Poverty in Africa. I will endeavour to answer …
I have received emails and several bubblemails asking several questions about funding and Poverty in Africa. I will endeavour to answer these questions in this document. I will address these issues raided by Dyle Warren, [SEE DYLE’s AWESOME WORK HER ON REDBUBBLE] DAYLE’S Questions and concerns I believe are the concerns of many so this is his bubblemail. / [I was wondering if you could answer a question about Africa that I have had for years. America and so many countries have come to their aid for decades and all my life Africa has needed help from other nations (CARE, UNICEF, etc.) because of disease and starvation. / Africa is one of the richest nations on Earth why doesn’t this country help themselves and tap into their own resources instead of having their hands out all the time? Don’t get me wrong, I am not trying to cause an argument but for the life of me I’ve never been able to understand this and they have had children starving for years. / Possibly you can enlighten me because honestly if a country won’t help themselves for decades and decades I find I have less and less sympathy for the country…..not the children. / Looking forward to your answer as I’ve never heard an answer for it… / Thanks, / Dyle] THE NEED TO HELP, AND WHY WE HELP. / The need for UNICEF, UNHCR, CARE and other organizations to help African countries is as Follows. These are only a few. / 1. Sickness and disease is killing millions each year. Famine, War and son on. / 2. African countries do not have the facilities or indeed the knowledge in some cases to better themselves. / 3. In certain African countries, Government does not have the money or the solutions to solve the problems. / These are only a few reasons why. Other reasons why US, UK and other countries contribute towards these countries is because other countries have a vested interest in gaining from these countries vast oil reserves, Gold, and other precious commodities, in return for humanitarian relief. Sadly world politics plays a part in who we help and how we help, and also what we get in return. WHY DO THESE RICH AFRICAN COUNTRIES NOT USE THEIR VAST WEALTH TO HELP THEMSELVES? / Many do invest in their countries infrastructure, economic growth and world trade. Nigeria, Uganda South Africa are just a few that do that. The problem is they often invest in oil production, gold, diamonds and other natural wealth. But Corruption, greed and favouritism among government officials have damaged this effort and much of the wealth goes into projects that do not help the suffering and extreme poor. War Disputes and other challenges have often marred good work. / Just like American or British members of Government, many loose touch with the real suffering of ordinary people, especially in deep rural and isolated villages. These members of Government are well paid and live comfortable lives. Few have ever experienced what it is like to have no food, or no hope of growing enough food. Most have never felt the pain of a mother watching her baby die, because she could not find enough food to eat, and her breast milk has dried up. / They have never lived in rural villages where the water they drink causes people to go blind, and others die in agony from intestinal worms. / They have not seen crippled children crawl on their bellies, because of diseases that could have been prevented. Many Government officials live in luxury, drive in government vehicles and fly first class, all paid by tax payers. Not all have lost touch, and do hear the cry of the suffering people within their borders. Others do care and know only to well the sufferings, but they are often discouraged and pressurised by senior members. / Loose and foolish words, years of tribal conflicts and cruel wars have all played a part in hindering their efforts in sharing that countries wealth with all its citizens. / I may seem very harsh here, but I have spent years working among the African countries, and experienced first hand corruption and self cantered projects. But in saying this, there are good People serving their people as best they can. / UNICEF, UNHCR and other World Governments have done tremendous work in Africa. Uganda used to be the most corrupt government in all Africa. This was a well known fact among NGO’s GOVERNMENTS and some smaller organisations. Now through Western Government intervention and help, Uganda is a thriving country. It’s Government has become stable and corruption has almost died. This has happened through United states, united Kingdom, DUTCH and other countries intervention. It still ahs a way to go yet, to reach its goals, but a great change has taken place. / Kenya is another African country riddled with corruption, yet it is changing through UNHCR, UNICEF and Western government intervention and pressure. So in short we do well. / STILL NEED FOR BETTER OVERSEA’S POLICIES. / One of the worst problems within western governments is its lack of wisdom and common sense. / Even today, American, British and other countries give Billions of dollars to African countries, via that African countries government. Here is the problem. Many spend the money on Business, and better world trade. But most do not invest in its people. While they spend millions on better roads and better airports, plus its military and other cosmetic projects, whole villages are wiped out through sickness and disease, Poverty. It is time for the western rich nations to look at better ways of funding the relief of suffering in Africa. Tighter rules need to be implemented and restrictions on how much they can spend on military budgets and Government officials salaries. / So you see there are a whole mixture of reasons why some African countries cannot or won’t give more of what they get from the rich west towards the ordinary people living in dire poverty. God Bless those who are honest and do what they can top alleviate the suffering. One of my biggest criticisms is the huge overheads and over exaggerated costs of SOME, not all of the big CHARITIES, NGO’s and well known relief organisations. What they need to remember is that most of their money is donated by businesses, and Ordinary people like you and I. They have no money of their own. It comes from Government grants , individuals and just ordinary people like us. Yet many receive over exaggerated salaries, and misuse the funds they have. UNHCR and others have donated 4 Wheel drives vehicles to many small grass root organisations, that do not need them, and use them for their own personal use. I speak from experience her, and have seen this for years. This is all money Tax payers have paid. Governments have used money for the wrong reasons.. Please do not misunderstand me here. I am not in any way saying all big organisations are in anyway like this. But they need to be held accountable to us here in richer countries. Not by fiddling the account books. They need to check on what is happening. The UNITED NATIONS needs to get their act together. They can do much better that what they are doing. Every department within the UN, need to improve. This is why I formed Philadelphia Mission in 1995. I returned from Rwanda and Uganda from Mission work. I wanted a Charity, build up of members who did not get a salary, or expense account. People who would work for the poor out of genuine concern and Love. Members who wanted to work hands on with the poor ,and live among them. This is what we do in Philadelphia Mission. Philadelphia Missions office is a converted room in my home. I don’t even own my home. Our Overheads are almost zero. All office equipment and materials are purchased and paid for by me and kind people who support our mission. / We use all money raised through donations, via our website, and any money raised through art that is purchased, to provide medicines, tools, machinery, training and projects that empower these people. / When it comes to making donations towards the extreme poor and needy, please choose an organisation where you know your entire donation is actually going to the poor, and where no percentage will be taken out towards that organisations overheads. If you want to cover overhead costs of an organisation, please ask to see the budget of what they received over several years, then look at the running costs and balance out for yourself if that organisation is using your money correctly. I do hope this will answer some of your questions. / PLEASE DO VISIT OUR AFRICA MISSION WEBSITE. / I have received emails and several bubblemails asking several questions about funding and Poverty in Africa. I will endeavour to answer these questions in this document. I will address these issues raided by Dyle Warren, [SEE DYLE’s AWESOME WORK HER ON REDBUBBLE] DAYLE’S Questions and concerns I believe are the concerns of many so this is his bubblemail. / [I was wondering if you could answer a question about Africa that I have had for years. America and so many countries have come to their aid for decades and all my life Africa has needed help from other nations (CARE, UNICEF, etc.) because of disease and starvation. / Africa is one of the richest nations on Earth why doesn’t this country help themselves and tap into their own resources instead of having their hands out all the time? Don’t get me wrong, I am not trying to cause an argument but for the life of me I’ve never been able to understand this and they have had children starving for years. / Possibly you can enlighten me because honestly if a country won’t help themselves for decades and decades I find I have less and less sympathy for the country…..not the children. / Looking forward to your answer as I’ve never heard an answer for it… / Thanks, / Dyle] THE NEED TO HELP, AND WHY WE HELP. / The need for UNICEF, UNHCR, CARE and other organizations to help African countries is as Follows. These are only a few. / 1. Sickness and disease is killing millions each year. Famine, War and son on. / 2. African countries do not have the facilities or indeed the knowledge in some cases to better themselves. / 3. In certain African countries, Government does not have the money or the solutions to solve the problems. / These are only a few reasons why. Other reasons why US, UK and other countries contribute towards these countries is because other countries have a vested interest in gaining from these countries vast oil reserves, Gold, and other precious commodities, in return for humanitarian relief. Sadly world politics plays a part in who we help and how we help, and also what we get in return. WHY DO THESE RICH AFRICAN COUNTRIES NOT USE THEIR VAST WEALTH TO HELP THEMSELVES? / Many do invest in their countries infrastructure, economic growth and world trade. Nigeria, Uganda South Africa are just a few that do that. The problem is they often invest in oil production, gold, diamonds and other natural wealth. But Corruption, greed and favouritism among government officials have damaged this effort and much of the wealth goes into projects that do not help the suffering and extreme poor. War Disputes and other challenges have often marred good work. / Just like American or British members of Government, many loose touch with the real suffering of ordinary people, especially in deep rural and isolated villages. These members of Government are well paid and live comfortable lives. Few have ever experienced what it is like to have no food, or no hope of growing enough food. Most have never felt the pain of a mother watching her baby die, because she could not find enough food to eat, and her breast milk has dried up. / They have never lived in rural villages where the water they drink causes people to go blind, and others die in agony from intestinal worms. / They have not seen crippled children crawl on their bellies, because of diseases that could have been prevented. Many Government officials live in luxury, drive in government vehicles and fly first class, all paid by tax payers. Not all have lost touch, and do hear the cry of the suffering people within their borders. Others do care and know only to well the sufferings, but they are often discouraged and pressurised by senior members. / Loose and foolish words, years of tribal conflicts and cruel wars have all played a part in hindering their efforts in sharing that countries wealth with all its citizens. / I may seem very harsh here, but I have spent years working among the African countries, and experienced first hand corruption and self cantered projects. But in saying this, there are good People serving their people as best they can. / UNICEF, UNHCR and other World Governments have done tremendous work in Africa. Uganda used to be the most corrupt government in all Africa. This was a well known fact among NGO’s GOVERNMENTS and some smaller organisations. Now through Western Government intervention and help, Uganda is a thriving country. It’s Government has become stable and corruption has almost died. This has happened through United states, united Kingdom, DUTCH and other countries intervention. It still ahs a way to go yet, to reach its goals, but a great change has taken place. / Kenya is another African country riddled with corruption, yet it is changing through UNHCR, UNICEF and Western government intervention and pressure. So in short we do well. / STILL NEED FOR BETTER OVERSEA’S POLICIES. / One of the worst problems within western governments is its lack of wisdom and common sense. / Even today, American, British and other countries give Billions of dollars to African countries, via that African countries government. Here is the problem. Many spend the money on Business, and better world trade. But most do not invest in its people. While they spend millions on better roads and better airports, plus its military and other cosmetic projects, whole villages are wiped out through sickness and disease, Poverty. It is time for the western rich nations to look at better ways of funding the relief of suffering in Africa. Tighter rules need to be implemented and restrictions on how much they can spend on military budgets and Government officials salaries. / So you see there are a whole mixture of reasons why some African countries cannot or won’t give more of what they get from the rich west towards the ordinary people living in dire poverty. God Bless those who are honest and do what they can top alleviate the suffering. One of my biggest criticisms is the huge overheads and over exaggerated costs of SOME, not all of the big CHARITIES, NGO’s and well known relief organisations. What they need to remember is that most of their money is donated by businesses, and Ordinary people like you and I. They have no money of their own. It comes from Government grants , individuals and just ordinary people like us. Yet many receive over exaggerated salaries, and misuse the funds they have. UNHCR and others have donated 4 Wheel drives vehicles to many small grass root organisations, that do not need them, and use them for their own personal use. I speak from experience her, and have seen this for years. This is all money Tax payers have paid. Governments have used money for the wrong reasons.. Please do not misunderstand me here. I am not in any way saying all big organisations are in anyway like this. But they need to be held accountable to us here in richer countries. Not by fiddling the account books. They need to check on what is happening. The UNITED NATIONS needs to get their act together. They can do much better that what they are doing. Every department within the UN, need to improve. This is why I formed Philadelphia Mission in 1995. I returned from Rwanda and Uganda from Mission work. I wanted a Charity, build up of members who did not get a salary, or expense account. People who would work for the poor out of genuine concern and Love. Members who wanted to work hands on with the poor ,and live among them. This is what we do in Philadelphia Mission. Philadelphia Missions office is a converted room in my home. I don’t even own my home. Our Overheads are almost zero. All office equipment and materials are purchased and paid for by me and kind people who support our mission. / We use all money raised through donations, via our website, and any money raised through art that is purchased, to provide medicines, tools, machinery, training and projects that empower these people. / When it comes to making donations towards the extreme poor and needy, please choose an organisation where you know your entire donation is actually going to the poor, and where no percentage will be taken out towards that organisations overheads. If you want to cover overhead costs of an organisation, please ask to see the budget of what they received over several years, then look at the running costs and balance out for yourself if that organisation is using your money correctly. I do hope this will answer some of your questions. / PLEASE DO VISIT OUR AFRICA MISSION WEBSITE. / I have received emails and several bubblemails asking several questions about funding and Poverty in Africa. I will endeavour to answer these questions in this document. I will address these issues raided by Dyle Warren, [SEE DYLE’s AWESOME WORK HER ON REDBUBBLE] DAYLE’S Questions and concerns I believe are the concerns of many so this is his bubblemail. / [I was wondering if you could answer a question about Africa that I have had for years. America and so many countries have come to their aid for decades and all my life Africa has needed help from other nations (CARE, UNICEF, etc.) because of disease and starvation. / Africa is one of the richest nations on Earth why doesn’t this country help themselves and tap into their own resources instead of having their hands out all the time? Don’t get me wrong, I am not trying to cause an argument but for the life of me I’ve never been able to understand this and they have had children starving for years. / Possibly you can enlighten me because honestly if a country won’t help themselves for decades and decades I find I have less and less sympathy for the country…..not the children. / Looking forward to your answer as I’ve never heard an answer for it… / Thanks, / Dyle] THE NEED TO HELP, AND WHY WE HELP. / The need for UNICEF, UNHCR, CARE and other organizations to help African countries is as Follows. These are only a few. / 1. Sickness and disease is killing millions each year. Famine, War and son on. / 2. African countries do not have the facilities or indeed the knowledge in some cases to better themselves. / 3. In certain African countries, Government does not have the money or the solutions to solve the problems. / These are only a few reasons why. Other reasons why US, UK and other countries contribute towards these countries is because other countries have a vested interest in gaining from these countries vast oil reserves, Gold, and other precious commodities, in return for humanitarian relief. Sadly world politics plays a part in who we help and how we help, and also what we get in return. WHY DO THESE RICH AFRICAN COUNTRIES NOT USE THEIR VAST WEALTH TO HELP THEMSELVES? / Many do invest in their countries infrastructure, economic growth and world trade. Nigeria, Uganda South Africa are just a few that do that. The problem is they often invest in oil production, gold, diamonds and other natural wealth. But Corruption, greed and favouritism among government officials have damaged this effort and much of the wealth goes into projects that do not help the suffering and extreme poor. War Disputes and other challenges have often marred good work. / Just like American or British members of Government, many loose touch with the real suffering of ordinary people, especially in deep rural and isolated villages. These members of Government are well paid and live comfortable lives. Few have ever experienced what it is like to have no food, or no hope of growing enough food. Most have never felt the pain of a mother watching her baby die, because she could not find enough food to eat, and her breast milk has dried up. / They have never lived in rural villages where the water they drink causes people to go blind, and others die in agony from intestinal worms. / They have not seen crippled children crawl on their bellies, because of diseases that could have been prevented. Many Government officials live in luxury, drive in government vehicles and fly first class, all paid by tax payers. Not all have lost touch, and do hear the cry of the suffering people within their borders. Others do care and know only to well the sufferings, but they are often discouraged and pressurised by senior members. / Loose and foolish words, years of tribal conflicts and cruel wars have all played a part in hindering their efforts in sharing that countries wealth with all its citizens. / I may seem very harsh here, but I have spent years working among the African countries, and experienced first hand corruption and self cantered projects. But in saying this, there are good People serving their people as best they can. / UNICEF, UNHCR and other World Governments have done tremendous work in Africa. Uganda used to be the most corrupt government in all Africa. This was a well known fact among NGO’s GOVERNMENTS and some smaller organisations. Now through Western Government intervention and help, Uganda is a thriving country. It’s Government has become stable and corruption has almost died. This has happened through United states, united Kingdom, DUTCH and other countries intervention. It still ahs a way to go yet, to reach its goals, but a great change has taken place. / Kenya is another African country riddled with corruption, yet it is changing through UNHCR, UNICEF and Western government intervention and pressure. So in short we do well. / STILL NEED FOR BETTER OVERSEA’S POLICIES. / One of the worst problems within western governments is its lack of wisdom and common sense. / Even today, American, British and other countries give Billions of dollars to African countries, via that African countries government. Here is the problem. Many spend the money on Business, and better world trade. But most do not invest in its people. While they spend millions on better roads and better airports, plus its military and other cosmetic projects, whole villages are wiped out through sickness and disease, Poverty. It is time for the western rich nations to look at better ways of funding the relief of suffering in Africa. Tighter rules need to be implemented and restrictions on how much they can spend on military budgets and Government officials salaries. / So you see there are a whole mixture of reasons why some African countries cannot or won’t give more of what they get from the rich west towards the ordinary people living in dire poverty. God Bless those who are honest and do what they can top alleviate the suffering. One of my biggest criticisms is the huge overheads and over exaggerated costs of SOME, not all of the big CHARITIES, NGO’s and well known relief organisations. What they need to remember is that most of their money is donated by businesses, and Ordinary people like you and I. They have no money of their own. It comes from Government grants , individuals and just ordinary people like us. Yet many receive over exaggerated salaries, and misuse the funds they have. UNHCR and others have donated 4 Wheel drives vehicles to many small grass root organisations, that do not need them, and use them for their own personal use. I speak from experience her, and have seen this for years. This is all money Tax payers have paid. Governments have used money for the wrong reasons.. Please do not misunderstand me here. I am not in any way saying all big organisations are in anyway like this. But they need to be held accountable to us here in richer countries. Not by fiddling the account books. They need to check on what is happening. The UNITED NATIONS needs to get their act together. They can do much better that what they are doing. Every department within the UN, need to improve. This is why I formed Philadelphia Mission in 1995. I returned from Rwanda and Uganda from Mission work. I wanted a Charity, build up of members who did not get a salary, or expense account. People who would work for the poor out of genuine concern and Love. Members who wanted to work hands on with the poor ,and live among them. This is what we do in Philadelphia Mission. Philadelphia Missions office is a converted room in my home. I don’t even own my home. Our Overheads are almost zero. All office equipment and materials are purchased and paid for by me and kind people who support our mission. / We use all money raised through donations, via our website, and any money raised through art that is purchased, to provide medicines, tools, machinery, training and projects that empower these people. / When it comes to making donations towards the extreme poor and needy, please choose an organisation where you know your entire donation is actually going to the poor, and where no percentage will be taken out towards that organisations overheads. If you want to cover overhead costs of an organisation, please ask to see the budget of what they received over several years, then look at the running costs and balance out for yourself if that organisation is using your money correctly. I do hope this will answer some of your questions. / PLEASE DO VISIT OUR AFRICA MISSION WEBSITE. http://www.philadelphia33.org/ Link to all my art & writings. / http://www.redbubble.com/people/joshuatree1
Tap Dancer in African-American Experience ”!http://images-3.redbubble.ne…
Tap Dancer in African-American Experience Motion in Just Brown Exercise in Thirds in New York City
But carring in my suitcase the warm though of being given another “Feature”! !http://images-0.redbubble.net/img/art/cropped/size:smal…
But carring in my suitcase the warm though of being given another “Feature”! African Sunset was featured in the “Wild Nature Photography & Writing Group” !!! It has been just nine months since I joined RB and all has progressed beyond my wildest expectations…...all through the interest, encouragement and constructive (but kind) criticism of all you my friends here. / A big thank to you all and to the moderators!!!
It’s been a few months since I have been given the honour of having one of my works featured on RB’s home page! It was a lovely surprise…
It’s been a few months since I have been given the honour of having one of my works featured on RB’s home page! It was a lovely surprise today. Thank you everyone involved and to everyone that has been nothing but kind to me since the day I stumbled across this very cool joint called Red Bubble! Happy Creating Everyone. Carmen.
A welcome to everyone / I have been asked by a few redbubblers if I do Tution, and yes I do, mainly at the Cheryl Petersen Gallery on the …
A welcome to everyone / I have been asked by a few redbubblers if I do Tution, and yes I do, mainly at the Cheryl Petersen Gallery on the Mornington Penisula Victoria Australia. every Friday Afternoon for a small fee. / But for all those budding artists from all over the world, I am willing to guide you with any problems, or guide you through your next project, by e-mail, all FREE of any charge. / So don’t be bashfull just e-mail me direct on artist48@gmail.com / and I will hopefully be able to help you Regards Eric Shepherd
A huge thanks to the anonymous individual who purchased 2 cards AND a poster of “Snake Hunter”. What a great way to start the week! / ...
A huge thanks to the anonymous individual who purchased 2 cards AND a poster of “Snake Hunter”. What a great way to start the week!
Honored to be a Featured Member of the African-American Experience Group ”!http://images-1.redbubble.net/img/art/cropped/size:small/vi…
Honored to be a Featured Member of the African-American Experience Group
“Aping a lion…” was featured in the group Bits and Pieces 3 days ago / !http://images-2.redbubble.net/img/art/backingcolor:white/pro…
“Aping a lion…” was featured in the group Bits and Pieces 3 days ago / “Pink face, black foot…” was featured in the group Extreme Close-Ups 1 day ago / “Saint Peregrine at San Juan Capistrano, California” was featured in the group Statues and Such about 20 hours ago / I am very grateful and honored. Thanks so much, hosts!!
My image AFRICAN LION is being featured in the TPW (3 per day) group. Thank you, to the hosts. !http://images-2.redbubble.net/img/art…
My image AFRICAN LION is being featured in the TPW (3 per day) group. Thank you, to the hosts.
Thanks to the moderators and members for choosing to feature my work African Woman i really appreciate being choosen and being among s…
Thanks to the moderators and members for choosing to feature my work African Woman i really appreciate being choosen and being among such wonderful artists
Dear Bubble Friends And so we are home again after the most wonderful holiday in South Africa. There are so many stories to tell and I…
Dear Bubble Friends And so we are home again after the most wonderful holiday in South Africa. There are so many stories to tell and I took tonnes of photo’s which I must still work through. My new camera worked like crazy!! To make a very long story really short: We landed in Cape Town in the midst of a heat wave!!! From light snowfall in Ireland to 40 degrees – well, it was quite a shock to the system! Absolutely wonderful to see the family again after 6 years and we had so much to share and talk about. After the first few days, we took to the road and traveled up route 62!! I had almost forgotten just how beautiful the majestic mountains, countryside, orchards and vineyards are. Our eyes were like sponges, soaking in every detail. From Oudtshoorn to Mossel Bay, George, Nysna, Plett, Stormrivier, staying over at each town to enjoy all the activities, from swinging in the tree tops of Tsitsikama to walking with elephants! Game reserves and animal santuaries – long walks at Keurboomstrand and steep climbs up to the suspension bridge at Stormsrivier. So many things we saw and did and enjoyed the lovely, HOT sunshine on our skins. The last few days we traveled way across the land to the West Coast and then back to Cape Town and spend more time with the family. The people are so friendly and it was wonderful to hear our language again! The downside (unfortunately) – people live in their own prisons! High fences and security systems is the reality of living in South Africa. How terribly sad that so much beautiful is ruined by humans. When I have more time, I will tell you about some of our adventures! And what fun we had!!! Love / Avril
A plain photograph of an African Daisy !http://images-3.redbubble.net/img/art/cropped/size:xsmall/view:main/2925142-1-swf-single-white-f…
A plain photograph of an African Daisy has inspired a range of ideas and customised merchandise. PSP magic wand came into action to relieve the boredom of insomnia and led to the following products on Redbubble and Zazzle – CHECK IT OUT! A collage of the African Daisy using bold and bright backgrounds- / / / / Zazzle and sleeplessness lured me to creativity in the early hours….. / / Then I thought why not something for the kids …. bring flower power back! / What about Kids Kitsch ….... / / My flower has now run out of power…but insomnia Can be good fun! Aprons / Bags / Buttons / Cards / Hats / Keds Shoes / Keychains / Magnets / Mousepads / Mugs / Postage / Postcards / Stickers / T-Shirt / Ties
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/ Have just received the news that a very kind person has bought 40 greetings cards of Yemaya / Thanks from the heart! / Danilo Lejardi
Hehe I’m stoked… / Red Bubble has very very generously offered me the opportunity to sell my charity stuff with free delivery until the …
Hehe I’m stoked… / Red Bubble has very very generously offered me the opportunity to sell my charity stuff with free delivery until the end of June. / My thanks to Peter who offered this and I am rapt to accept. For those of you who don’t know all my African work’s mark up goes to HEAL Africa…. Their website is here They are in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo – Central Africa. Two years ago I was privileged to go their as a photographer volunteer and capture the visual stories of their work. They live at the front line of the horrific war in Congo, the worst war since world war two. This war results in atrocities beyond belief, predominantly afflicted on women and girls who suffer the debilitating fistula from rape and early pregnancies gone wrong. This results in an internal tear which renders them incontinent and commits them to a life of constant leaking and solitary confinement from family and village life. Bluntly put, they die in their own urine and feces. Alone. Sometimes they are 5 years old. Sometimes they are 95. HEAL Africa (amongst a heap of other things) finds these women (there are 10’s of thousands of them) and brings them to the hospital to perform a fistula operation. They then help repatriate them back in to ‘normal’ living. Once you’ve stood as I have in their waste and met these women, you can’t turn your heart back. The work here (and a few other places) has raised enough money for 5 fistula operations…all monies passed on and receipts shown here. If you have any concerns about legitimacy you can also contact the charity direct. I will get around to marking what’s HEAL Africa in my folio and what isn’t (famous last words….!!!) But rest assured ANYTHING African is…including HEAL Africa t-shirts which you will find in there too. So there you have it. The code for the shipping is melinda. I ask you not to abuse the code and use it on other things…I trust you :) Again my thanks to RB. They’ve put up with my whining long enough :) And my credit to the courage of the people of Congo. I’ll sign off with my two favourite expressions… Don’t just be moved…..move. It’s not the third world, it’s our world. Peace. x
A collaboration !http://images-1.redbubble.net/img/art/framec…
A collaboration
The group that I host African Art at Heart / has a special FORUM where we…
The group that I host African Art at Heart / has a special FORUM where we hear from our group members how they create their artworks Here members who choose to disclose their “art secrets” to fellow group members tell us step by step what materials they use & how they go about to bring about what we in the end see as the final product! Our first two “lessons” have been added to the forum if you all want to go have a look / a) KJGordon shares his how to / b) Katie Grubb explains how to do transfer printing Have a great weekend!
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I am thrilled to bits with …
I am thrilled to bits with this honour I’ve just received! I thought I’d add a link to this page in redbubble to show you what a wonderful job Mariaan and Susan (hosts of the wonderful group, African Art at heArt did on the magnificent presentation in the groups forum gallery of a solo exhibition and interview they showcased of me and my work. / I believe that creating a wonderful page like this is not plain sailing…... I’m a bit technophobic when it comes to explaining the details…. but I’m so impressed and ever grateful for the hours they put into the presentation. / Take a look at his wonderful site they created for me. Showcase Gallery / Thanks once again to Mariaan and Susan. / I’m enjoying this wonderfully friendly and happy site.
I am always so pleased ,thrilled and honoured when I see a ” Feature Alert” pop on my screen…..Many thanks to the hosts Mariaan Krog an…
I am always so pleased ,thrilled and honoured when I see a ” Feature Alert” pop on my screen…..Many thanks to the hosts Mariaan Krog and Susan van Zyl for selecting my Little Green Witch….it’s very appreciated and you made my day !:-) It feels so wonderful to see people look at my images and love them so much , to feature them and to put them in their group! I am a featured member in the African Art At Heart Group…....26-10-09 / Also I’ve won a special “Solo Exhibition” in the Challenge Winner Forum in this amazing group WITCHTIME won the Halloween Challenge in the African Art At Heart Group…....25-10-09 / / WITCHTIME was featured in the African Art At Hearzt Group…..27-10-09 / / THANK YOU SO MUCH / Brigitte:-)
Hi folks ….just added a new journal to inform you all about my special Solo Exhibition in the Challenge Winner Forum in the African Art…
Hi folks ….just added a new journal to inform you all about my special Solo Exhibition in the Challenge Winner Forum in the African Art At Heart Group! / Here: / SoloExhibition&interview:BrigitteHintner I’m thanking you all here in advance since trying to answer each one individually is almost impossible and so time consuming….so / / to all my friends and fans,hosts and other redbubblers for all your visits,comments,favouritings and features and sometimes even buy! Cheers, / Brigitte:-) SOLO EXHIBITION&INTERVIEW:BRIGITTE HINTNER WAS FEATURED IN THE ” All Things Poetic,Artistic,Philosiphical Group…....30-10-09 / Many thanks to SuzanneGerman for featuring and supporting my journal and work…..it’s very appreciated!:-)
“Son-light” has another feature…this time in Art and Stories Made For Children. !http://images-0.redbubble.net/img/art/framecolor:bl…
“Son-light” has another feature…this time in Art and Stories Made For Children. Thank you! And thanks again, Trevor, Philadelphia Mission for the use of one of your wonderful photos.
Knit a Square for African orphans. www.knit-a-square.com You can crochet too, they just need to be 20cm or 8inches squared. Schools ca…
Knit a Square for African orphans. www.knit-a-square.com You can crochet too, they just need to be 20cm or 8inches squared. Schools can get involved too.
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