The Pulse: Charity Auction - updated 11/11

Just over one week ago, Sandy battered New York City (my home town) and the rest of the mid-Atlantic region. It caused devastation unlike anything this area has ever seen before. It is estimated that losses from the storm will be in the neighborhood of $50 Billion. Over 8 million people lost power, some of which has not been restored. There were lives lost, homes destroyed, and property damaged. Every person living in the area that was struck has their own story to tell. And for many, the problems persist.

In times like these, many people, including myself, feel a sense of helplessness and often develop an urgent need to help. In times like these, every little bit does matter and can make a difference.

In that spirit, I am auctioning off art bundles - which will each go to the single highest bidder.

Simply contact me via email at shap97@gmail.com with your bid and I will update the bidding total on this post as bids come in as quickly as I can. The bidding will start at $25.00 for each bundle but I am hoping to raise substantially more money. Bids will be counted in the order in which they are received. Bidding ends on 11:59pm EST Sunday November 11th. The winning bidder can either make their donation directly to the charity via credit card or through me via check or Paypal. You are more than welcome to leave a comment to this post but bids will only be accepted via email.

100% of the proceeds will benefit The Mayors Fund to Advance New York City.  Donations will support immediate aid needs - including water, food and hygiene supplies - as well as long-term relief and restoration efforts. One hundred percent of donations are being dispersed to relief organizations and their efforts.

BUNDLE #1

First is a special copy of my book The Pulse of Mixed Media: Secrets and Passions of 100 Artists Revealed. This copy has been signed by 30 of the contributing artists (including Pam Carriker, Michelle Ward, Danny Gregory, Orly Avineri, Leslie Avon Miller, Lisa Hoffman, Julie Prichard, Donna Watson, Jill Zaheer, Roxanne Evans Stout, Joanna Pierotti, Don Madden, Patricia Larsen, Karen Cole, Sarah Fishburn, Jen Crossley, Leslie Marsh, Lynne Perrella, and myself).

The winning bidder will also receive Morning Light, an original artwork by contributing artist and author Pam Carriker that can be found on page 41 of the book.

Also going to the winning bidder is Head Above Water, an original artwork by Eric Adama, contributing artist to The Pulse of Mixed Media.

The winning bidder were also receive the original artwork Introspection, contributing artist Joanna Pierotti's self portrait on page 23 of my book.

The winning bidder will also receive Swept, one of my original artworks that seems particularly appropriate for this moment in time.

BUNDLE #1
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BUNDLE #2

The winning bidder will receive one copy of Easy Mixed Media Surface Techniques, my workshop DVD.

The winning bidder will also receive Coastal an original artwork from artist and author Chris Cozen.

In addition, the winning bidder will receive Namaste, an original artwork made by artist and author Linda Woods.

Also going to the winning bidder will be a copy of One Artist Journal, a book from artist and author  Orly Avineri.

The winning bidder will also receive an artisan made envelope and several art tags (similar to those shown in this image) made by artist Leslie Avon Miller.

BUNDLE #2

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BUNDLE #3

A LYNNE PERRELLA PANOPLY

Artist and author Lynne Perrella has generously donated so many items that she has not one but two of her own bundles. The winner of bundle #3 will receive:

One signed and inscribed copy of Lynne's book Alphabetica.

One signed and inscribed copy of Lynne's book Art-Making & Studio Spaces.

A packet of her own Romare Bearden-themed notecards.

BUNDLE #3

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BUNDLE #4

A LYNNE PERRELLA PANOPLY

A second bundle, filled with the work of artist and author Lynne Perrella, includes:  

One signed and inscribed copy of Lynne's book Artist Journals & Sketchbooks.

One signed and inscribed copy of Lynne's book Art-Making/Collections & Obsessions.

And a gaggle of handmade tags in a decorated envelope, all made by Lynne from original materials.

No image but trust me when I say that they will be amazing!

BUNDLE #4

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BUNDLE #5

The winner of bundle #5 will receive free entry into two online art workshops from artist and author Julie Prichard.

The winning bidder will also receive Night Prayer, an original artwork from artist Darlene Wilkinson.

The winning bidder will also receive Sweet-Home, Rose-colored: Plant the Seed, an original artwork (with the edge of the canvas wrapped with New York Times hurricane reportage) from artist and author Sarah Fishburn.

Also included with the winning bid is a signed copy of the book Journal Spilling by artist and author Diana Trout.

The winning bidder will also receive a sheet of handmade lino printed tissue paper made by artist Andrea McNeill and similar to the tissue paper pictured in this image.

BUNDLE #5

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BUNDLE #6

BOOK BUNDLE BONANZA

The winner of bundle #6 will receive one signed copy of my book The Pulse of Mixed Media: Secrets and Passions of 100 Artists Revealed.

The winning bidder will also receive a signed copy of Art at the Speed of Life by artist and author Pam Carriker.

The winning bidder will also receive a signed copy of the book Humus by artist and author Martin Hoogeboom. This will include an original Humus ink drawing as well.

The winning bidder will also receive one signed copy of the book Journal Spilling by artist and author Diana Trout.

The winning bidder will also receive one signed copy of the newly released book Photo Craft: Creative Mixed Media and Digital Approaches to Transforming Your Photographs by artists and authors Susan Tuttle and Christy Hydeck.

BUNDLE #6

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BUNDLE #7

The winning bidder will receive a handmade book (2" x 3" with black archival pages) and bookmark made by artist and photographer Leslie Marsh.

The winning bidder will also receive a pair of original artwork, Face Forward and Don't Look Back, from artist Stacey Merrill.

The winning bidder will also receive What to Listen For, an original artwork by artist Jill Zaheer.

The winning bidder will also receive an original encaustic artwork, Corazon for NYC, made by artist Lisa JonesMoore.

BUNDLE #7

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BUNDLE #8

The winner of bundle #8 will receive an original encaustic artwork, Letters in the Wind, by Roxanne Evans Stout. 

The winning bidder will also receive the journey palm leaf mantra artist book from artist Deb Eck.

The winning bidder will also receive an original artwork, Long Walk Home, from artist Robert Stockton.

The winning bidder will also receive Writing on the Wall, an original artwork (2.5"x3.5", matted to 8"x10") by artist Denise Aumick.

The winning bidder will also receive an original artwork, movement #2, from artist Laura Quilligan.

BUNDLE #8

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BUNDLE #9

The winner of Bundle #9 will receive Flower, an original artwork by artist and author Angela Cartwright.

The winning bidder will also receive a copy of the book In This Garden Explorations in Mixed-Media Visual Narrative by Angela Cartwight and Sarah Fishburn, and signed and personalized by Angela.

If the winning bid for this bundle reaches or exceeds $250, the winner will also receive Pasticcio Quartz 12, the quality zine from Angela Cartwright and Sarah Fishburn.

The winning bidder will also receive a handmade, fabric journal from artist Deb Eck.

The winning bidder were also receive a talisman necklace, with their choice of any word 7 letters or less in copper or sterling, from artist Linda Esterley.   

The winning bidder will also receive a box of sculpted paper mended hearts from artist Arabella Grayson.

BUNDLE #9

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BUNDLE #10

The winner of Bundle #10 will receive a signed copy of my book The Pulse of Mixed Media: Secrets and Passions of 100 Artists Revealed.

The winning bidder will also receive one of my own original artworks, Shelter.

The winning bidder will also receive a handmade, artist book from artist Sharon Payne Bolton.

The winning bidder will also receive Silver Tree, an original artwork from artist Kathryn Dyche Dechairo.

The winning bidder will also receive Secrets & Lies, a set of two paper mache/polaroid transfer mixed media masks from artist Stacey Merrill.

BUNDLE #10

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If you do not wish to bid but would like to make a donation, you can click here to be taken directly to the donation page for The Mayors Fund. You can also head over to the Art is You retreat website, which is also spearheading a relief effort.

Please spread the word about this auction via your blogs and social media sites. I would love to be able to donate as much as possible to help as many as possible. Thank you!