Doula Foundation Auction
A few weeks ago, my boss asked if I’d paint on a set of tables from our store to donate for the local Doula Foundation‘s art auction. In typical artist fashion, I waited until the last week to work on them. After a couple all-nighters, they were delivered with still-sticky polyurethane, but they got done. And they didn’t look terrible–which is good.
I wanted to show how the Doula Foundation helps provide a good childhood to kids by supporting their parents, who are often low income. To represent childhood, Becca and I ran to the thrift store to buy a bunch of children’s books for the decoupage on the tables. Because doulas use their hands so much in their work, I thought it would be appropriate imagery to paint over the decoupage.
The auction was fun, and this little project got me motivated to keep working on stuff for my show. Plus, I now have photographic proof that I’ve been working.
(Photos (and some decoupage and polyurethane) courtesy Becca)
These are really good!
It gives me an idea of maybe doing something similar with some of our Haiti photos for the house. It might be best we leave the artsy work for you though!
As far as “having proof” your working, it’s my opinion an artist like yourself is always at work even if it’s creating in your head. Keep it up!
jenna (& dustin)
they’re not terrible at all… i love how they turned out after all of those sleepy hours in the studio. you’re so creative. i wish i could have afforded to bid on them myself! i love you.
b
Thanks for the encouragement ladies! Jenna, just let me know when, and I’d love to help you and Dustin out. I’m praying for you and your well! I’m so glad I know fearless people like you.
I know you would have spent way too much money on them, Becca, but thanks. I love you too.
Beautiful, Isaac!!