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Dress: Abi Ferrin Model : Jessica Giles Art on Dress: Me

Just finished a charity project that was quite a challenge! I hand painted a designer dress by Abi Ferrin that will go up for auction next month at the Art From The Heart event benefitting Dallas Challenge, which helps kids stay off drugs and stay in school. A worthy cause and one I hold close to my heart as both my brothers have fallen victim to drug addiction, I'm sad to say.

Although painting on the dress was tough I think it came out well for my first try. Thanks to my lovely niece Jessica for modeling it for me, I hope whoever wins the dress bid loves it!

I'm still moonlighting as a muralist by day, working on a giant car mural with artist Duke Horn

This thing is so big it won't fit in one shot!

At some point soon I'll have to switch gears and focus on my own painting though, I have two shows to get ready for and need to bring my A game.

There's also an upcoming event I'm part of but I will wait till it's public news before I broadcast it. Let's just say... Things are super busy in my beehive!

I'm doing a preorder giveaway right now on my Tigerbee Arts Facebook page. Preorder a tote bag before Sunday at midnight and be entered into a raffle for some free stuff!

What's great about preordering is you are guaranteed a special edition tote. The first run of bunny totes feature the bunnies on front and back. The next production will only feature them on the front so if you want the special first run... Preorder!

OK, I need coffee and breakfast now. Happy Saturday, don't forget to preorder!

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