Black/Grey painting of Eric Shanteau. Four hours in Corel Painter.

( If only we were as strong as this bird, our spirit would never die. What do we name it? Hope is the right word. Hope is the bravest, most beautiful bird in the sky. )

Black/Gray drawing of Eric Shanteau. About 2 hours of work in Corel Painter.

(  This is a man who knows he has cancer--and only he knows. He hasn't told anyone. But he has just made the 2008 Olympic team. And this is finally when he tells the world. And this is a year later--back in the water. A survivor. Stronger than he was before. )

Seriously. If I missed you, tell me. I'm so psyched. <3

( Lisa Brescia )

In October, I will be turning the big 2-0.

But I'm asking something rather unique for my birthday. I am asking for all of my friends and family to donate money to either/or The LiveStrong Foundation and the StandUp2Cancer Foundation. Since I am turning 20, I am asking that donations be $20 (or in intervals of 20). I am attempting to raise $100 by ( Read more... )