Friends of Falmouth Dogs...

When I am asked to help a rescue with Art I try to give it my all.

It is why I do what I do.

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The last fundraiser for

FRIENDS OF FALMOUTH DOGS

http://friendsoffalmouthdogs.org

I offered a pet portrait as a one of the gifts for donations.

I want to share what the result of that offering was:

"PORTRAIT OF TWIGGY"

12x12

oil on canvas

is now completed and will be off to her home soon.

Her "mom" likes it!

That makes my job gratifying I can tell you.
Helping with oil painting...My passion and purpose!

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This painting below has also been painted for FFD rescue

and they will be telling you how you can help them raise funds for the dogs they save

soon.

You can join them and me on FACEBOOK!

and keep up with all news as it happens.

Thinking about

GIFTS OF ART THAT KEEP ON GIVING?

The holidays are around the corner.

For the love of dogs and all pets...

Keep an open heart,

they depend on us.

Recent Work ....And More!

Art that keeps on Giving!

The latest oil for rescue!

BLUE BOY BULLY

available

email me: carolchretien@aol.com

125.00 for this 10x10 oil on gallery wrapped canvas

no frame needed ~ FREE domestic shipping

25.00 goes directly to BAMA BULLY RESCUE!

http://www.bamabully.org

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APRIL BLUES

12x12

oil

the 4th painting in my ongoing Year of the Cat series

this painting will be framed and hung in a Christmas show.

that will benefit

BRISTOL ANIMAL SHELTER in BRISTOL, RI

visit: http://friendsofthebristiolanimalshelter.org

I will be showing several pieces in the exhibit for this rescue.

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Commissioned Work

BROUX

11x14
Recently completed and delivered commission of this wonderful little

cairn terrier

Broux.

Donation went to the Col. Potter Cairn Rescue

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It is the season of giving that is shortly upon us.

Consider the GIFT OF ART that will also benefit

HOMELESS ANIMALS IN NEED

fa la la la la la la la la la

;-)

Oh Happy Day! an UPDATE

" WAIT, LOVE, PRAY... FOR A HOME"
12x12

oil on canvas

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I am so happy to report that the

DALMATIAN RESCUE TAMPA BAY

"Dall-o-ween"

Event

Oct 23rd

http://www.dalrescuetampabay.org

was a success and that the painting above helped raise

$500.00

for the rescue.

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There is nothing like the feeling of a successful project that has been completed! You start out with the best of intentions and just hope that things fall into place and truly can help.

The volunteers of the rescue work so very hard to make a difference in the lives of these animals.

Dusty, the inspiration for the painting above has not been adopted as yet...you can go to their site and see who still needs a home...they did have some adoptions take place and will be telling their tales on the site.

THANKS TO ALL WHO SUPPORTED THE EVENT

and

THE ANIMALS IN NEED!

Many Blessings!

Monday, Monday...

...its all good

TWIGGY

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It's Monday Morning again....a new week of work and another chance to get things right!

I have been doing a lot of painting but it has been mostly commissioned work and I have not been able to share it but this piece is one that the recipient has now seen and likes and it is, in fact, the results of a donated "Custom OIL Painting" from a fundraiser for
FRIENDS OF FALMOUTH DOGS.
This painting is a 12x12 oil, it was won at a fundraiser, the winner sent me her photos and this is the result of the prize. A one of a kind work of art of a one of a kind dog.
I am just about done...need to give it a touch or two and then sign off on this work.
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Working to help homeless animals is my mission. We have so much need to provide for these innocent refugees more than ever!
They are losing their families at insane rates due to the economy. They never asked to be born. People still, in this time of "enlightenment"... do not spay and neuter as they obviously should and we still have Puppy Mills cranking out lots of pups. Pitiful!

Add to that, through no fault of their own, those people who have lost income, jobs and homes and have to surrender their family pets.
Some of them are elderly pets, some are elder people who can barely care for themselves.

We, who love animals stand together and try to help where we can. For some, it is their special breed, there are some WONDERFUL all-volunteer non-profit groups who go to the moon to help save these lives.
Others are all-breed (or who knows what breed) rescues who step up and help by pulling pets from high-KILL shelters and transport them to safety, provide medical care and rehab them to get them family-ready. And even breed-specific rescues often take in special need mixes because they can't let them die.

I am not any of the above...I am a painter who has a penchant for animals, wants to use the ability she has to take a bunch of oily colors from tubes and smear them around to create moments caught in paint that may touch a heart, cause a donation to happen from a sale or supply a "unique prize" that might help to save an innocent life from certain death.
All that to say I help raise funds and a little awareness through my art. At least that is my goal.

So Monday, Monday it is...yet again...and I have a chance to help make it count.
I am truly blessed.
If you got this far ...thanks so much for reading. If you have one of my paintings or have booked a commission...THANK YOU FOR HELPING!
you make what I do count for something more than just another pretty picture to hang on a wall.

Peace and Cheers!
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carolchretien@aol.com
love hearing from you

Re-post ...My Error! Boo!

SO SORRY!

in my zeal to let you know about DALL-O-WEEN I posted the link wrong....

PLEASE VISIT:

http://www.dalrescuetampabay.org/

to read about today's special day!

DALLOWEEN DAY IS HERE!

DALMATIAN RESCUE TAMPA BAY

it is

DALLOWEEN

DAL - FEST DAY

see their info here!

http://www.dalrescuetampabay.org/

to READ ALL ABOUT it.

IF you are in FLA and can join in the fun there today....please see their location.

IF you cannot....but want to support their cause and make a donation

PLEASE DO!

I do!

they are a wonderful and hard working bunch of volunteers who save Dals and others

working tirelessly and for NO PAY!

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HAPPY DALLOWEEN!

Dalmatian In Pink - COMPLETED

10x10

oil on gallery wrapped canvas

DALMATIAN IN PINK

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Drawing to win this painting is

NOVEMBER 1st

5.00 entry will go to

THE BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION

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If you would like to JUST donate the cost of a cup of fancy coffee to support someone you know who is battling cancer or honor one who has passed and not enter for a chance to win this painting... you can make the donation and just note that in your paypal.

the link to donate is:

http://carolchretien.chipin.com/breast-cancer-awareness

Art That Helps....join me....

Breast Cancer has a face...

too many beautiful faces, in fact.

It is not impersonal, abstract or unfamiliar...unfortunately.

We all know those who have fought this battle and we can all put a face on the subject.

Kathy...the angel-face in my studio, my dear friend.

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I use my art to help animals but this one is for the fight against

Breast Cancer.

If you would like to give a donation and win an original oil painting

details are below:

Enter the Drawing for this Original Oil Painting

(click the images to enlarge)

Any and ALL donations will go to:
www.nationalbreastcancer.org

This organization provides mammograms and education see the details of how donations are used on their site.

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CHIP IN!

drawing for the painting raffle winner is NOV 1st!

any questions just email me

carolchretien@aol.com

October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month

PAWS FOR A CAUSE

10 x 10

oil

wet in wet

CAROL CHRETIEN

Inspired by the suggestion of a FACEBOOK friend Rebecca,

using her Dal's pose as inspiration, we have here a "Dalmatian in Pink"

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Thanks Rebecca!

25 years of education and awareness

and

saving lives

visit http://www.nbcam.org

to learn more about

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

5.00 donation to win this painting

ALL PROCEEDS GOES TO THIS CHARITY
http://carolchretien.chipin.com/breast-cancer-awareness

On The Easel.....A Gift....work in progress

He Is A Gift

One of the Christmas themed paintings that will be offered for

beagle rescue as soon as it is done. I am about halfway there with it.

The most fun for me as an artist is receiving a vision of what I would like to paint, find the story in the painting and then go for it.

The VERY best part of art for me personally is to make someone happy, to touch their heart or experience but even more.... is to paint for a purpose.

I have had the pleasure of doing both. My joy is found in the win-win situation of connecting someone who appreciates my efforts on canvas to the benefit of a needy animal or the rescuers who are saving them.

My inspiration for the painting above was Sam-wise and you can read about his rescue and story here. GREAT READ and info!

I learned a LOT about this situation and the wonderful "mom" who rescued him!

http://withoutavoice.net/Sam.html

To honor Sam-wise I have painted the beagle subject with Sam's coloring and the rest is all imagination.

If you would like to place a hold to purchase this painting or want to book a painting or give the gift of art for next year... as a gift for Christmas please

email: carolchretien@aol.com

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And while I have you here...please don't forget about

A LATTE ~ A LIFE

and the chance to win an original oil painting that supports

DALMATIAN RESCUE TAMPA BAY

by going to their link and for the cost of a LATTE (5.00) throw your name into the drawing

for my painting and the

RESCUE GETS EVERY CENT!

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details found here:

http://www.dalrescuetampabay.org

Store Up Your Treasures

12x12

oil on canvas

CAROL CHRETIEN

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Available

150.00

free domestic priority shipping

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If you know my love of still life and particularly this subject you can understand

that this is always a joy for me to paint.

This one was for the good of my artist soul.

Not a topic for everyone I realize but if it is, and you would like to purchase it, I will donate 20% to the charity of your choice.

It would also make a lovely gift for the person on your list who has a fondess for glass marbles.

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When I was little my brother and I had ongoing games every Saturday morning trying to win each other's most beautiful prized marbles.

Happy memories are treasures you really should store up.

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We are our memories.

email to purchase and name your charity:

carolchretien@aol.com