Tag: volunteering

To be a singing snowflake…

To be a singing snowflake…

You must be decked out in sparkles and look extremely over-the-top. This Christmas I participated in one of the most moving, volunteer experiences ever. I was …

 

NY Cares Day 2011

NY Cares Day 2011

NY Cares Day 2011 (as always) was a great success! Thank you to everyone that participated. We *quite literally* brightened this school and neighborhood. While the …

 

NY Cares Mural Sketches

NY Cares Mural Sketches

I can’t believe NY Cares Day 2011 is in two weeks! I absolutely love this project, so much that I’ve participated it in every year …

 

something like a speckled egg…

something like a speckled egg…

I love volunteering and I love the kids I work with even more. Last week, we made marbleized paper. I have to say that the students had …

 

Krull shop

Krull shop

You’re probably wondering what in the world is a “Krull shop”…well, my friends – let me tell you…. “Krull” is something Hayden started calling me – …

 

glitter and be gay

glitter and be gay

I took a hiatus from the Visions class, but after last night I realized why I missed it and must return. The students are fun …

 

New York Cares Day 2010!

New York Cares Day 2010!

Holy crap is it Monday again? Seriously. I barely remember the past two weeks, it’s been something like this; work, work, work, work, sketching, sketching, sketching, sleep, …

 

brightening a school…

brightening a school…

This will be my third year being a mural artist for NY Cares Day. It’s one of my favorite projects because anyone can participate. Last …

 

Art Explorers Mural

Art Explorers Mural

The center I volunteer at asked if I could help brighten the walls of one of the rooms. They wanted the students to be encouraged …

 

Edible colors

Edible colors

I made a sample. It was fun and is pretty! I think tomorrow will be messy and fun!

 

color

color

I love color~ my paintings are usually full of color. This is one of my favorite colorful pieces – it’s now proudly owned by a couple …

 

clay bird

clay bird

Once a week, I volunteer with the blind creating art projects and I’m constantly amazed at their talent! We set these projects up so mostly …