New E-commerce Web site
I am opening up a new web site to hopefully take this project to the next level. I want to thank all of your for your support and interest in this endeavor. It has been encouraging and I have had the pleasure of getting to know some awesome people!
I am inviting you to my as of yet unfinished but getting there web site at http://www.art-for-horses.com. (Don’t let the name fool you- dogs and cats will be incorporated very soon!) What I need from you is participation! You can add comments, photos, and submit stories and articles to me. I will be spotlighting certain rescues and having special auctions for special needs that they may have. One of the purposes of this new site is to eliminate eBay fees if possible and also to make the book keeping easier on my end. I am separating the money so it does not filter thru me. That was what was nice about eBay- I liked having the Giving Works program and may still utilize that but for now I will be directing money toward the rescues and then of course offering artwork for sale. Just know that supporting one helps the other and keeps this project going.
http://www.suesteinerpetportraits.com/pet-and-horse-gifts-online-store/
equestrian gifts, paintings, animal art, dog and cat art,
via http://www.suesteinerpetportraits.com/pet-and-horse-gifts-online-store/.
Regrouping in Order to do this Better!
I love to paint! I love my rescue animals. And I have discovered I love painting animals to help rescues! I also know you love your rescue animals! You feel passionate about saving animals. And I also am pleased and honored to know you have enjoyed my artwork of the dogs, cats and horses! I see a need for this kind of thing to grow and continue.
After several months of selling art on eBay and a few other outlets Save A Face was able to raise over $1,150.00 for various animal related rescues and therapies. I realized that in order to do this right I really need to run it not as a hobby but as a business so it can sustain itself. That way I can continue to paint what I like to paint. People can enjoy collecting the art, the rescues can get some much needed money and this whole thing can keep moving forward.
So what I am doing is regrouping. I am in the midst of streamlining some things in order to be more efficient and I am organizing this worthy endeavor in such a way that it can be self sustaining and have a greater reach. So I am asking for you to bare with me while I do some nuts and bolts work behind the scenes. My hope is to have this better situated with a well put together web site not long after the first of the year.
In the meantime I have put some artwork up on Etsy at http://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtbySue. The fees are less and the price is set, unlike on eBay but this is original art- one of a kind stuff here and 20% will go to the rescue of your choice.
I am excited to show you what I have in store for you but for now I need to just get it all in place.
I’ve Been in Mixed Media Kind of Mood!
I had fun going back to watercolor and pastels this past week. One thing that is good for an artist’s heart is to be able to mix things up! That and for me at least being able to be with my family and animals. The weather is beautiful and I am savoring this last bit of nice weahter before you- know – what.
Here’s some new art going up for bidding.
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I am SO Appreciative!
The last several months I have had the pleasure of seeing not only progress in the health and physical condition of my rescue horses but also am seeing major improvements in their emotional well being. I can see they feel good and are happy. The other thing these horses have done for me is bring some really wonderful people into my life. I have made friends thru social media which has led to being able to make new friends in person as well! I have horse friends again! :) I have seen the horses bring a sparkle to some very special ’at risk’ kids eyes. I have met a wonderful local horse trainer who is kind and knowledgeable and good with the horses. I have friends across the country and even over seas who are helping promote Save A Face. People are bidding on the artwork. I am getting donations from other artists. This is all so very touching! We have passed the 500.00 mark for donations collected from eBay sales. I know the rescues and therapy programs appreciate what all of you are doing. Amazing how what might on the surface appear to be only about the animals is really good for the people too! This makes me happy because I am not one of those animal rescue people who don’t ‘like’ people. I would probably be rescuing people (babies and kids for sure!!!) if it wasn’t so much more complicated! I like to think though now that in a way this people rescuing is happening too starting with me.
My daughter left for college and it is a very exciting, happy time but so bittersweet too. I have braced for this time hoping I would handle the transition well. I knew my daughter would do wonderful! :) So I appreciate how this project has brought a new focus and people to my life.
I wanted to share some photos of the horses taken today.
Bling
Me and Abbey
Baylie and Sue
Mustang
New listings up on eBay! Search ‘Save A Face’ or follow this
link: http://shop.ebay.com/artbysuesteiner2010/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340
Thank you!
Pop Art Chickens, Grazing Horses, Toby the Cat~ New Art!!
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- 8 x 8 Cat Oil Painting
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- Save A Face Paintings Make Great Gifts!
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- Grazing Horses in Late Summer
‘Save A Face’ Paintings make great gifts for Animal Lovers!
Can be found on eBay by searching Save A Face or follow this link!
Nominate your favorite rescue or animal by adding links and photos to our Facebook Wall!
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The Rescues Started Receiving Their Donation Checks!!
Save a Face artwork is sold by way of ebay auctions thru their Giving Works program. MissionFish collects the donations and distributes it to the rescues. One of the policies is to hold the funds for 45 days in case of a dispute or refund. So the wait seemed endless for the rescues to get their money. With a new program it is important to gain people’s trust and confidence so I was anxious to get thru this waiting period imposed by MissionFish and eBay so everyone knew I was legit and serious about this! The rescues got their donations and will continue to get more as the artwork has been steadily selling. Thank you! This is one of those things that just feels good to do! Lots of win-win-win scenarios in this as the rescues get exposure and donations, the animals in need benefit, I have a chance to get my art out to people that may not have seen it otherwise and I am staying in the black so I can continue doing more of the same. To date Save A Face has collected over $500.00 for various rescues since I started this in June. Maybe that’s not breaking any records but I also know that the money has been very much appreciated and as I see it- this is just the beginning.
I have some new work going up this week…. I see though I need a dog or other kind of animal to even things out a bit! As always I appreciate it when share deserving rescues, rescue animal photos and tell others about us. Here’s some ways to help if you like what I am doing: (besides buy artwork) :)
comment here
suggest a rescue so I can add them to my link page and possibly do future artwork to benefit them
post photos of animals on our facebook wall
invite friends to the blog, twitter or facebook accounts
share rescue stories on our facebook wall or here
share the eBay links on your blogs or social media accounts
Nominate your favorite rescue and rescue animal to be a future painting
And remind people the art is in all price points– quite reasonable for original art. I sell it my artwork for much more out of my studio or when I do commissions.
I also am offering prints and cards now too. The ACEOs haven’t really caught on much and to be honest I don’t like working that small. I do like the chunky gallery wrapped canvas pieces that are 5 x 5 up to 8 x 8. They make a nice wall grouping or can be used on a table or shelf.
So let’s keep this rolling!! Thank you for your help and support!
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- Cat Art For Sale
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- Free Card with every ebay purchase
‘Trash To Treasure’ Painting Series
I used this term ‘Trash to Treasure’ with the very first Save A Face painting because I wanted to demonstrate how something one person views as ‘trash’ is another’s treasure. The pretty black and white kitty Will and his siblings were dumped into a trash can less than 24 hours old. They were found and cared for by Maria and Don Appleby of Champaign, IL . Maria and Don have made their home a haven for many rescued animals over the years and are a wonderful advocate for animals in need. I painted a dog owned and loved by Maria and Don after reading a touching story written by Maria, who is an aspiring writer. The story was titled The Last Ride and described the last ride to the vet’s to do what was necessary but oh so hard! She reflected over the past years with this sweet dog that was adopted at the humane society and how she had added so much to their life.
Will, Toby and Andy very much fit the description of Trash to Treasure! These kitties, along with their thoughtful owners have been a blessing to so many! A true Treasure!
Save A Face animal art being offered on eBay auctions http://shop.ebay.com/artbysuesteiner2010/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340
Will, a real Treasure!
50% of the proceeds from the sale of this painting will go to MEOW Cat Rescue http://www.meowcatrescue.org/
Nikki, A Gem!
Fun Southwest Cowgirl and Mustang Art
I have painted a series of funky, fun southwest style art with wild mustangs, pink cowboy boots and a colorful, high spirited bronco. The paintings are offered for sale on eBay to benefit horse and animal rescues. In this week’s group of paintings you will also find a pastel pig print, a mini puppy painting, an orange tabby cat lounging in the sun, a beautiful equine themed painted gourd and a stylized painting of an arabian horse. Please follow this link to see the listings. Save A Face Listings
I will begin in the next couple days to include the rescue story of some of the new animals I will be painting. I think it adds so much when you can hear where the animals came from and how they were helped.
Thanks for stopping by!
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