margiesart
margiesart
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Bio
Art has been important to me my whole life, influenced in large part by my grandmother and namesake who was an accomplished painter. Because of her my parents allowed me significant freedom to partake in all things creative. I indulged in a variety of media, techniques and styles – traditional, contemporary, surreal, pop -- all that was around and developing in the 60’s and 70’s. I also did a fair amount of illustration, cartoons and silk screen art with social and political commentary for high school and university newspapers and for human rights movements such as United Farm Workers.
Over the years, I have participated in various art events, both juried and open. I have won some ribbons here and there, and have sometimes displayed my work in art galleries. All of that is fun, but I want my art to do more.
Now, I have settled into using my art to be something permanently meaningful -- like a diary - as well as a means to generate funding for worthwhile non-profit organizations.
This is how my Donation Art works:
My paintings, and or prints of paintings are traded for a check made out to a worthwhile organization that we agree upon. The ‘trades’ of my paintings have raised funds for many programs including ‘Doctors Without Borders’, ‘UNICEF’, scholarship funds, food for children programs, athletics for the disabled, animal protection programs and other humanitarian aid programs through the world. And it seems to be growing…
Contact me if you want to know more, please.
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