For the past few years I have been searching for a way to give back using my art as the vehicle but I always came up short. Then, in December 2019, I saw a link to a national newspaper article that a friend shared on Facebook. It told the story of Lynn Colwell, a Redmond, Washington artist, and her art for a cause. I was thunderstruck and knew that this was the model I needed to follow but, also, to make it my own.

On February 5, 2020, I launched my Wednesday morning special project. Every week, I post to my personal Facebook page an original piece of art on paper that is 5“ x 7“ and matted to 11“ x 14“. The first person to comment, “ I want it” or “Me” agrees to donate $30 or more to a person in need or a charity of their choice. They become the owner of the art!

I cannot begin to describe the excitement I feel when creating each piece and the joy I experience when the painting is claimed. I can honestly say, for me, Wednesday is the best day of the week!