Hand Painted Totem Drum OWL

OWL hand painted drum

raven, hawk, fox, horse TOTEMS
and graced by oak leaves. A brand new, specially commissioned TOTEM DRUM is completed for a dear spirit friend for ceremony and drum circle events! 
This original oil painting was created on a 22" non-leather, cruelty-free Remo Fiberskyn Frame drum.
May this creation be a wonderful companion to my friend on her Shaman journey!  Please feel welcome to contact me about creating your custom totem drum.
~ design and painting by © Karrel Christopher
Drums: http://karrelchristopher.com/drums-wildlife-a-plants.html
ART website: http://www.karrelchristopher.com/
ART on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Karrel-Christopher-ART-Photography/379579508720158
For inquiries e-mail:  karrelchristopher@gmail.com

FINE ART for HOLIDAY GIFTS

Greetings to all friends & followers! 
The HOLIDAYS are approaching fast and some of you may be looking for unique GIFT ideas. Perhaps you would like to consider a purchase of FINE ART for someone special --or for your home and office. Or perhaps you might be interested in buying a painting to donate to your favorite Animal Shelter or Sanctuary for a fundraising auction? 
My original OIL PAINTINGS come in a variety of sizes and prices ranges -- and international shipping is available.
My creations come from the heart and are inspired by nature and my love for animals. Your purchases help me to earn a living and continue my efforts for Compassion Education. Most of you know of my passion for animal advocacy and I am deeply appreciative of everyone's kind support!
Examples my art and available paintings may be found at:
ART website: http://karrelchristopher.com/
ART on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Karrel-Christopher-ART-Photography/379579508720158
Face Book PAINTINGS album: https://www.facebook.com/Karrel.ART/media_set?set=a.2330190750197.61871.1712581587&type=3
Please feel welcome to message me for more information.
>>  karrelchristopher@gmail.com <<
My sincere THANK YOU to all of you for all you do to help create a more respectful, compassionate and loving world.
~~ PEACE BEGINS WITH YOU ~~
pictured above: "Waddenzee Blondie" oil on canvas 12"x 12"
~ by © Karrel Christopher

AUTUMN LEAVES

AUTUMN LEAVES Water Dream 
~ by © Karrel Christopher
Original oil painting on hard board, unframed.
33 x 41 cm ~ international shipping available.
Flowers, leaves, trees and animals always bring me such a great sense of inspiration, peace and calm. Ease away the stress of the world by bringing a beautiful reminder of nature into your home or office. You are invited to visit my ART website to view more of my creative work. If you see something you like, please feel welcome to contact me about purchase and shipping information. http://karrelchristopher.com/
Plants: http://karrelchristopher.com/flowers-and-leaves.html
Art on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Karrel-Christopher-ART-Photography/379579508720158
~ thank you for your support ~ KC

GOAT FRIENDS ~ Nubian & Pygmy Friends

 "Toffee & Cookie"
original oil on canvas painting by © Karrel Christopher
size: measures 50 x 50 cm ~ unframed
These Nubian & Pygmy goats are best pals!

Please feel welcome to view my other PAINTINGS:
at my ART website: http://karrelchristopher.com/
If you see something you like, please feel welcome to contact me about purchase information, commissions and special projects.
~ International shipping available.
ART on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Karrel-Christopher-ART-Photography/379579508720158
~ Thank you for your support ~ KC

Black Zwartbles Sheep - Oil Painting

“SHEEP 31” by © Karrel Christopher
Original oil on canvas painting ~ 50 x 50 cm
This Black Zwartbles Sheep was my first sheep friend. We met alongside a barbed wire fence at a large open green field. Though I had admired many sheep from a distance – this was my first up close and personal meeting. I was entranced by her beautiful golden eyes, the wonderful scent of her wool and her eager, tender affection. At the time, I had recently seen exclusive footage of the massacre of exported sheep September 2012 in Karachi, Pakistan shared by animal rights activist. The brutal, senseless culling of nearly 10,000 sheep was horrifically devastating and haunted me.
So here I was, hugging, kissing and caressing “31” and I found myself collapsed into a flood of uncontrollable sobbing. She nuzzled closer as if to heal me. I prayed aloud…for her…and all sheep worldwide that have suffered great atrocities and lost their lives to human ignorance and greed. I have been so blessed to visit with her and the rest of her small herd many times – getting to know and love them all.
I have also met many more at several sheep shearing festivals and documented their strife and misery. The sound of their voices, their luminous eyes, observing the complexities of their personal relationships and the honor of holding baby lambs in my arms has moved me to the core. These experiences are life changing.
Painting “31” was very emotional for me…being another step for me as a Vegan, a photographer and an artist. I present her to the world with overwhelming love and respect – with her ear tags removed. In my heart, she is not property or livestock or an amusement at a kid’s farm. She is a magnificent living being. She is part of my Earth Family. I beseech the world to please end the horrible animal holocaust.

Please feel welcome to view my other PAINTINGS:
at my ART website: http://karrelchristopher.com/
If you see something you like, please feel welcome to contact me about purchase and shipping information.
ART on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Karrel-Christopher-ART-Photography/379579508720158
~ Thank you for your support ~ KC

GARDEN DELIGHTS Cyclamen Medley

~ CYCLAMEN MEDLEY by © Karrel Christopher
Original oil painting on illustration board, unframed.
33 x 35 cm ~ international shipping available.
Flowers, leaves, trees and animals always bring me such a great sense of inspiration, peace and calm. Ease away the stress of the world by bringing a beautiful reminder of nature into your home or office. You are invited to visit my ART website to view more of my creative work. If you see something you like, please feel welcome to contact me about purchase and shipping information. http://karrelchristopher.com/
Plants: http://karrelchristopher.com/flowers-and-leaves.html
~ thank you for your support ~ KC

Border Designs on FRAME DRUMS hand painted

Selection of *Border Design* 
HAND PAINTED FRAME DRUMS 
by Karrel Christopher 
~ currently available ~ affordably priced ~
Each is an original painting - no two alike - created with great care and spiritual intentions. They may be hung as fine art and be played for music, mediation and ceremony with a soft mallet. The original designs are painted on quality Remo Buffalo Drums - 12", 14" x 3.5" frame drum. Includes mallet. The non-leather, cruelty free Fiberskyn head is pulled over a 3.5 inch deep frame/acousticon shell- providing excellent resonance. Braided cords are used for cross bracing to add to the look and feel of the Buffalo Drum. The center of the cording is comfort-coated for comfort. Beat near the center of the drum for deep pitches and accent them with higher pitch rhythms from the edge of the drum. *The synthetic drum head is more tone stable in various humidity and temperatures than animal skin drums. Every drummer I have spoken with compliments their durability and rich tone quality!  Please feel welcome to contact me about purchase information, special commissions and local & international shipping details.

~ 8 drums are currently available on my website:
DRUMS: http://karrelchristopher.com/drums-wildlife-a-plants.html

CUSTOM DRUMS: It would be my pleasure to create a custom Totem DRUM for you or a loved one - as time and supply allows. New orders will be on non-leather Remo FiberSkyne Frame Drums - 2.5". The difference in 1 inch depth and a smooth finished darker outer edge. Now would be the time to place your order for upcoming HOLIDAY GIFTS to help assure on time deliveries. For birthday gifts, please allow 2-3 months lead time. You may also see a painting you desire on my website available for immediate shipping. Please contact me for a quote for your special commission based on size and complexity of design - and local & international shipping details.
~ Paintings by © Karrel Christopher All rights reserved.
ART website: http://karrelchristopher.com/
DRUMS: http://karrelchristopher.com/drums-wildlife-a-plants.html
Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Karrel-Christopher-ART-Photography/379579508720158
~ Thank you for your interest and support ~ KC

The tranquility of Orchids

~ Orchids I & II by © Karrel Christopher
Original oil paintings measuring 25 x 25 cm. Flowers, leaves, trees and animals always bring me such a great sense of peace and calm. Ease away the stress of the world by bringing a beautiful reminder of nature home or office. You are invited to visit my ART website to view more of my creative work. If you see something you like, please feel welcome to contact me about purchase and shipping information.
http://karrelchristopher.com/
~ Orchids I & II by © Karrel Christopher
measuring 25 x 25 cm (just under 10"x 10") each
international shipping available
Plants: http://karrelchristopher.com/flowers-and-leaves.html
~ thank you for your support ~ KC

CUSTOM ANIMAL PORTRAITS

It would be my pleasure to create a custom OIL PAINTING for you or a loved one. Now would be the time to place your order for upcoming HOLIDAY GIFTS to help assure on time deliveries. For birthday gifts, please allow 2-3 months lead time. You may also see a painting you desire on my website available for immediate shipping. Please feel welcome to contact me about purchase information, special commissions and local & international shipping details.
~ Paintings by © Karrel Christopher All rights reserved.
ART website: http://karrelchristopher.com/
Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Karrel-Christopher-ART-Photography/379579508720158
~ Animals inspire and enrich my life in countless ways. Each day my love, appreciation and respect for them continue to grow. It is my hope that through my oil paintings, designs, photographs and animal rights graphics - that people may be inspired towards compassionate living. In our awakening to the realities that animals experience, we can consciously evolve and decide to make kind and responsible choices for food, comfort, lifestyle, fashion, entertainment and profit. In doing so - animals, nature, people and Earth may have a chance to find contentment, health and a peaceful balance.
Imagery of animals can remind us of our sacred bond with all with all life. In making the connection we realize that we are not alone and that caring for their lives is equally as important as our own. You are invited to visit my art website and face book page to view some of my available creations and commissioned works.
~ Thank you for your interest and support ~ KC

Hand Painted Frame DRUMS

FRAME DRUMS by Karrel Christopher
~ Each is an original oil painting - no two alike - created with great care and spiritual intentions. They may be hung as fine art and be played for music, mediation and ceremony with a soft mallet . The original oil paintings are created on quality Remo Buffalo Drums - 16" x 3.5" frame drum. Includes mallet. The non-leather, cruelty free Fiberskyn head is pulled over a 3.5 inch deep frame/acousticon shell- providing excellent resonance. Braided cords are used for cross bracing to add to the look and feel of the Buffalo Drum. The center of the cording is comfort-coated for comfort. Beat near the center of the drum for deep pitches and accent them with higher pitch rhythms from the edge of the drum. *The synthetic drum head is more tone stable in various humidity and temperatures than animal skin drums. Every drummer I have spoken with compliments their durability and rich tone quality!

~ 8 drums are currently available on my website:
DRUMS: http://karrelchristopher.com/drums-wildlife-a-plants.html

It would be my pleasure to create a custom Totem DRUM for you or a loved one. New orders will be on non-leather Remo FiberSkyne Frame Drums - 16" x 2.5". The difference in 1 inch depth and a smooth finished darker outer edge. Now would be the time to place your order for upcoming HOLIDAY GIFTS to help assure on time deliveries. For birthday gifts, please allow 2-3 months lead time. You may also see a painting you desire on my website available for immediate shipping. Please feel welcome to contact me about purchase information, special commissions and local & international shipping details.
~ Paintings by © Karrel Christopher All rights reserved.
ART website: http://karrelchristopher.com/
Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Karrel-Christopher-ART-Photography/379579508720158
~ Animals inspire and enrich my life in countless ways. Each day my love, appreciation and respect for them continue to grow. It is my hope that through my oil paintings, designs, photographs and animal rights graphics - that people may be inspired towards compassionate living. In our awakening to the realities that animals experience, we can consciously evolve and decide to make kind and responsible choices for food, comfort, lifestyle, fashion, entertainment and profit. In doing so - animals, nature, people and Earth may have a chance to find contentment, health and a peaceful balance.
Imagery of animals can remind us of our sacred bond with all with all life. In making the connection we realize that we are not alone and that caring for their lives is equally as important as our own. You are invited to visit my art website and face book page to view some of my available creations and commissioned works.
~ Thank you for your interest and support ~ KC

CAT PORTRAIT "PRIA"

Animals inspire and enrich my life in countless ways. Each day my love, appreciation and respect for them continue to grow. It is my hope that through my oil paintings, designs, photographs and animal rights graphics - that people may be inspired towards compassionate living. In our awakening to the realities that animals experience, we can consciously evolve and decide to make kind and responsible choices for food, comfort, lifestyle, fashion, entertainment and profit. In doing so - animals, nature, people and Earth may have a chance to find contentment, health and a peaceful balance. 

Imagery of animals can remind us of our sacred bond with all with all life. In making the connection we realize that we are not alone and that caring for their lives is equally as important as our own. You are invited to visit my art website and face book page to view some of my available creations and commissioned works. Please feel welcome to contact me about purchase information, shipping and custom painting options. 

"Pria" ~ Oil on board 14"x 18" ~ commissioned painting of a rescued Persian now in a loving, forever home.
by © Karrel Christopher
ART website: http://karrelchristopher.com/
Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Karrel-Christopher-ART-Photography/379579508720158
Animal Rights: https://www.facebook.com/Karrel.ART

Inquiries from Animal Sanctuaries / Rescues who support Vegan lifestyle are welcomed. I have a background in veterinary care (9 ½ years), animal communication and compassion education, rescue / shelter assistance, farm animal sanctuary volunteering, graphic arts, banners, signs, promotions, on-line media communications and research, photography, hand crafted gifts, practical & creative recycling, gardening, animal rights posters, multimedia design and original oil paintings of nature and animals.

ELK BUCK TOTEM DRUM

ELK BUCK hand painted frame drum

oil painting on non-leather Remo Fiberskyn quality drum

~ by © Karrel Christopher ~

This regal Buck painting measures 16" diameter, 2 1/2" deep

Commissioned Totem Drum for art patron - SOLD
Honor your favorite totem animals and spirit guides. Contact Karrel to order your custom non-leather frame drum for your next drum circle event, Native ceremony, full moon hike, meditation space or home.

E-mail: karrelchristopher@gmail.com for purchase information
Website: http://karrelchristopher.com/ 

SPOTTED EAGLE frame drum takes flight!

Spotted Eagle totem drum

Hand painted in oils on non-leather Remo frame drum

~ by © Karrel Christopher ~

measures 16" diameter, 2 1/2" deep

Commissioned Totem Drum - SOLD

E-mail: karrelchristopher@gmail.com for purchase information
Website: http://karrelchristopher.com/ 

 

FARM FRIENDS: Donkey Paintings

  "PIPA" - DONKEY I
original painting by © Karrel Christopher
50 X 50 cm   oil on canvas - available
E-mail: karrelchristopher@gmail.com for purchase information
Website: http://karrelchristopher.com/ 

  "JORA" - DONKEY II
original painting by © Karrel Christopher
50 X 50 cm   oil on canvas - available
E-mail: karrelchristopher@gmail.com for purchase information
Website: http://karrelchristopher.com/

DREAMY WATERS ~ COOT & GULL

COOT on DREAMY WATERS
original painting by © Karrel Christopher
70 x 90 cm   oil on canvas  - SOLD
Website: http://karrelchristopher.com/

HOODED GULL on DREAMY WATERS
original painting by © Karrel Christopher
70 x 90 cm   oil on canvas - available
Website: http://karrelchristopher.com/