Feeling totally heartbroken about what is happening in the Ukraine – most likely all of you are too….This morning I woke up to see photos of Ukrainian men (boys) who are the same age as my son being given guns to fight in the streets. I saw a video of a sweet little boy driving in a car who could barely get his words out, trying to explain that they had to leave their father behind so he could help the soldiers. I’ve watched videos of the noblest of leaders, a man who will not leave his people behind – any country in the world would be lucky to have him. I’ve seen photos of Ukrainian civilians making thousands of molotov cocktails, getting ready for the fight of their lives. I’ve watched and I’ve seen and I’m feeling helpless. How is this happening?

Sunflowers are the National flower of Ukraine. Images of sunflowers have been flooding social media this week in global solidarity and support of Ukraine. This is my way of doing something, I will be selling my sunflower painting and all the money will go to the Ukrainian Humanitarian Crisis Appeal through the Red Cross. On the heels of other artists doing the same, I am auctioning off this painting. The starting bid is $400.

***Thank you for everyone’s bids and support. Angie Francis is the new owner of this painting. Thank you so very much for the generous bid and donation of $500 to the Red Cross.

Solidarity ~ 16″x20″ Acrylic On Gallery Wrapped Canvas