Friday, January 29, 2016

Hand Painted Frame Drums OAK & IVY leaves

















OAK and IVY LEAVES border designs
hand painted on *non*leather frame drums 
~ by © Karrel Christopher
Created on the original faux Buffalo Style Frame Drum Series made in the U.S.A. by Remo.
This lovely pair measuring 12" diameter ~ with 3 1/2" deep rim, make a great companion set for couples and best friends wishing to share music, meditation and celebrations at drum circles. The size and weight are convenient for travel.  But don't be fooled by the size - these drums have a wonderful voice. And the synthetic drum head is more tone stable in various humidity and temperatures than animal skin drums (and of course is cruelty-free) . Every drummer I have spoken with compliments their durability and rich tone quality!  Rejoice in nature, sound and sharing good energies!

ART website: http://karrelchristopher.com/
DRUMS gallery: http://karrelchristopher.com/drums-wildlife-a-plants.html
Drum Album Face Book:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.827375437273894.1073741828.379579508720158&type=3

Sunday, January 17, 2016

ART CARDS from Turkey paintings helping animals!





















ART supporting PIEBIRD FARM SANCTUARY
~ by vegan artist © Karrel Christopher
Many thanks to Sherry Milford o'Piebird​ & Yan Piebird​ of PIEBIRD Vegan Farm Sanctuary in Ontario, Canada!!  I just received these fine quality ART CARDS they had printed from the oil paintings I created of their resident turkeys Rosie and Fernando.  It truly is a treat to see my original paintings reproduced with such care and professionalism.  When I send my art out into the world - I admit, I do miss the paintings.  But with these rich and colorful cards -- it is liking having them back home again!  Wow! I am overjoyed!
*Please consider supporting Piebird Farm Sanctuary and ask about the ART CARDS still available ~ as their gift for your kind donation.
SANCTUARY & ART celebrating a more respectful and loving world.
Visit PIEBIRD: www.veganlove.ca ~~  http://www.piebird.ca/sanctuary/gift
Karrel's ART website: http://karrelchristopher.com/

Painting of FERNANDO Turkey Tom: https://www.facebook.com/379579508720158/photos/a.379593725385403.95723.379579508720158/1076503735694395/?type=3&theater
Painting of ROSIE Turkey Hen: https://www.facebook.com/379579508720158/photos/a.379593725385403.95723.379579508720158/1076505015694267/?type=3&theater

Wednesday, January 6, 2016























CHOWDER  Oriental Short-hair Cat Portrait
oil on board painting by © Karrel Christopher
9 1/2'' x 13'' ~ SOLD ~ special commission ~
Every new portrait is a fun adventure ~ endeavoring to capture the beauty, expression and personality of a beloved animal companion ~ along with the flavor of their environment and favorite things.
It is always an honor creating custom portraits ~ for they become a part of a family story and history. Paintings are a lovely way to honor your current companions ~ and remember those who have passed, that we carry in our hearts. They also make unique gifts.
Animal relationships bring us such comfort and joy ~ may we always offer them our respect, kindness, love & compassion.