It\u2019s sort of a \u201cgive in\u201d that this time of year is filled with gift giving.<\/p>\n
Yet, Let\u2019s take some time and embrace the gifts, big and small and all around us from anywhere to anyone.<\/p>\n
I joined the local MOMs club about 5 yrs ago. This group is part of a national group of Moms Helping Moms. Every year one of the groups \u201cservice projects\u201d is Adopt-a-Family. Every year the group organizes it, puts it out to members, collects items and delivers gifts to a local social services organization. Every year I\u2019ve proudly and gratefully participated in it.<\/p>\n
It feels incredibly good to help some one. And to model that for our children is important, too. I\u2019ve taken my daughter with me to the store to pick out a gift for another child. I can see in her eyes how she feels good about it too.<\/p>\n
How blessed we all are to have each other to help one another.<\/p>\n
How wonderful to fill a family\u2019s holiday, when it is needed most.<\/p>\n
How grateful for our own holiday celebrations and gifts.<\/p>\n
Bless everyone.<\/p>\n
Feature Art\/product<\/strong><\/p>\n “Tiny Snow Caps<\/a>” is a scratch board image I created from a photo I took in winter. Dried up Black-eyed Susans’s stem and center covered with snow. Little treasures in every season.<\/p>\n See this image and a few others at my BankRi exhibit in February and March 2010, Providence. Details in Art News<\/strong> section.<\/p>\n Check out Great Gift items at Lisa’s Art & Horses<\/a><\/p>\n Please feel free to contact me with questions on art\/products and\/or comments at lisa@lisasart.com<\/p>\n Art News<\/strong><\/p>\n BankRI exhibit<\/strong>: scratch board works by Lisa Wald Guarino.<\/p>\n Feb\/Mar 2010.<\/p>\n Providence:<\/p>\n February: Pitman Street Gallery. (near Eastside Market food store)<\/p>\n Hours: M-W 8:30am-5pm,Thurs, Friday 8:30am-5pm<\/p>\n March: One Turks Head Place (downtown Prov. )<\/p>\n Hours: M-W 8:30am-5pm,Thurs, Friday 8:30am-5pm,<\/p>\n Third Thursday: March 18, Reception, Meet the artist and see her scratch board work. And enjoy some cheese and wine. Hours 5pm-9pm.<\/p>\n The Equine Art Guild’s News<\/strong> “Le Cadeau du Cheval<\/a>”<\/p>\n Several artists in the EAG were a part of this unique tribute to the horse. Click on the image above to read all about it and the artists who participated in it’s creation, as well as see where it will be coming to a location near you in the coming year!<\/p>\n Visit The Equine Art Guild website at www.equineartguild.com<\/a> .<\/p>\n Soldier Portraits<\/strong> For more information, contact Darla (darla@darladixon.com) or visit SoldierPortraits.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Other News<\/strong><\/p>\n WBO Gift Shop<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.lisasart.com\/tinysnowcaps.jpg\" "\\"tiny")
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\nDarla Dixon organized a group of artists who will create no-charge compassionate portraits for the families who have lost a loved one in Operation Iraqi Freedom\/Operation Enduring Freedom. We are looking for artists to join our efforts, and also for non-artists who will help spread the word about this free service and token of our gratitude to families who have sacrificed so much.”<\/p>\n