Tito the Turkey - Banner for a Food Drive

Last year, the Communications Department asked me to design a banner of some sort for the food drive. We came up with Tito the Turkey. I made him of large pieces of Canson papersafter designing Tito with watercolor paints (as seen in this post). Seems he had an adventure this year before helping the food drive! Tito made it back and we are very happy he is back in action! 

From the email sent to the entire work population....Searching for Tito the Turkey!

I thought it was truly special that when Tito the Turkey was found, this is what the department sent:

Hey Point,
After a harrowing experience, no less, I've been returned safe and sound! I truly appreciate your thoughts and prayers, and now that I'm home, I plan to enjoy a hot plate of beef ribs before I take a much-needed nap! But before I go, I want to personally remind you to bring toiletries and some non-perishable food items to work for our annual Holiday food drive to benefit Community Partnership for Homeless. Large donation boxes are set up in the lobbies today through Nov. 22!


Thanks again!

From the email sent to the work place, Tito was Found! Thanks, Everyone!

Seems like the person who originally removed Tito the Turkey thought he was trash. Tito was just waiting to be placed into action! Next time, consider if what you think is trash may be treasure to someone else....

Have a great remainder of the week, everyone!

Smiles,

Angeline Marie of
Angeline Marie Fine Art

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Cat in Sunlight Original Art Painting                             Apple, Bowl, Wine Original Art Painting


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United Way – a Lazy Way to Give Back

At thousands of work locations throughout the United States, United Way campaigns are beginning to raise funds for 2011. One small way that I contribute is by donating a piece of art to a work location’s campaign. Of all the causes that need support…United Way is a great and lazy way to give back to the community.

"When...." - 2010 - 8 x 10 inches - mixed media on board ©Angeline

United Way covers so many areas of the community. United Way provides funds to agencies that help those that are sick, hungry, seek shelter, need help, etc. All age groups have their needs met by United Way, because the agencies chosen to receive the funds serve different people. The United Way does the research: is the agency legitimate? meet needs as promised? Where else can a dollar go so far?!

When I plan each year what causes receive my hard earned art and/or dollars. When I make this plan, I want to meet my goals. The United Way helps me meet the goal of giving back to the community and be lazy. I work hard for my money…and I love that I do not have to work hard to give. Thanks, United Way!

Do you have a cause that you automatically give? What is that cause?

Smiles,

Angeline Marie of

Angeline Marie Fine Art

Art donated to United Way's Miami Wine and Food Festival 2010

Recently, a United Way representative contacted me to find out if I was interested in donating a piece of art to their silent auction. United Way of Miami-Dade County is one of my favorite charities because of all the different agencies assisted with the funds they distribute. Of course, I said yes!

The event is this weekend! If you love wine and food, the Miami Wine and Food Festival is a festival to enjoy!

I would have posted a photo or two here, but such was the rush that I did not realize that I have no decent photo of either piece to display! Between a 3.2 MP to a 6 MP to a now 12 MP camera...and the second computer over the last six years, well, I have noticed some lost images and badly pixelated files. Why abuse your site with one of those images? LOL

One is an acrylics on paper, 5 x 7 inch yellow orchid, golden yellows and browns on a gray background with a gold tone simple frame. One of my favorite orchids that I painted when I was on an orchid phase. The second is the Coconut Grove Marina, about 10 x 8 inches on a wood panel. It has mangroves in the background with some sailboats on the ocean water. It was painted on site.

Smiles!
Angeline-Marie of
Angeline Marie Fine Art