Tonight I will be taking a pause in this crazy windstorm of a pandemic to do something basic. Buy school supplies. For kids.
I have worked a good part of my life in the world of education and I KNOW that there are kids who never have a new folder or notebook, a new set of markers, a new pencil. NEVER. (It should be noted that at even almost sixty I still LOVE stationery supplies! A new notebook or a great pen? It’s like CHRISTMAS to me!) Anyway- I have spent many resources ensuring my kids (students) have school supplies. I feel it is a fresh start (literally) on a path toward success. So, even though I am no longer working in child education, I know this is a need, not a want.
So tonight- I will do what I love, CREATE, and share the proceeds to purchase school supplies. The whole idea behind this business (may I remind you that we are celebrating ten whole years!) is that I use what I love to do (making art) for good. Tonight is the personification of that!
I will paint the painting live! (and likely finish it offline) I will offer it for a week to the public to bid on- The highest bidder will get the painting. I can ship it, or you can pick it up from my studio (@ The Central Creatives in East Rochester – 349 West Commercial Sreet- Suite #2795, studio #12)
My plan is to create a tree. (it’s a thing for me) The symbolism behind trees is important to me. They are powerful, strong, and life-giving. They sustain by a root system that is unseen usually but support the entire structure of the tree- and that is what your help will do for these children. They won’t know you bid on the painting or donated directly to the Irondequoit Community Cupboard, but they will know that someone believes in them. Someone cared about them. Someone who doesn’t even know their name wants them to be successful.
So join me tonight- on a Facebook live, or just check in on the painting- I promise I will share it here, on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Let’s work together to create a springboard for success for OUR kids. It matters not if you are a parent, a teacher; it just matters that you care. Children who need school supplies need our support. I hope you will actively do so.
Thank you for listening, for sharing yourself and your resources… thank you for being a light in this weird darkness we are all living.
my love and blessings to you.
Susan